ROLE OF ALOE VERA IN COSMETICS

SYNONYM: Aloe leaf, burn aloe, aloe perfoliate
Aloe vera is a succulent plant
It has a height of 60cm-100cm
It has a short stem or stem less long leaves
It is belonging to the family-Lilliaceae
It contains 20 amino acids and also contains minerals like Ca, Mg and Na
It also contains vitamins, enzymes and polysaccharides

USES:
Moisturizing agent
Skin ageing
Skin eruptions
Pigmentation
Sun burn
Acne
Itching and blisters
Scalp and other skin diseases

Chemical Constituents
contain anthraquinone derivatives (10% to 40%) like aloin, mucilage (30%), resinous substances (16% to 63%) like aloesin and aloesone, sugars (about 25%), polysaccharides like acemannan and betamannan, fatty acids and cholesterol, campe-sterol, P-sistosterol, glycoproteins (aloctins A and B), lectins, a gibberellin-like substance, enzymes such as cyclo-oxygenase and bradykininase, together with other compounds such as lupeol, salicylic acid, urea, cinnamic acid, phenol, sulphur, magnesium lactate, salicylates, and amino acids. Aloin (=barbaloin) is an impure mixture of barbaloin A and barbaloin B, which inter-convert through the anthranol form.

1 Helps soothe sunburn
Aloe Vera gel has cooling properties and is anti-inflammatory. Hence, it is one of the most natural remedies for sunburn or burnt skin. Applying this gel helps with a protective layer for the skin, and it also helps to retain moisture. It is rich in antioxidants and minerals that boost the healing process.

2 Helps to moisturize the skin
Unlike regular, market-bought moisturizers, Aloe Vera gel when used as a moisturizing gel doesn’t leave a greasy film on the face and the skin. In fact, it does just the opposite – it unclogs the pores and softens the skin.
It can be used as an aftershave-treatment. This is because the Aloe Vera gel helps to keep the skin hydrated and heals burns by razor and smaller nicks & cuts. It also helps treat dry skin.

3 Boosts healing of wounds
It is now a known fact that Aloe Vera is highly beneficial for burns, cuts and other injuries. This is because Aloe Vera boosts the healing of wounds, i.e., reduces the time of healing. This is true especially in the case of 1st degree and 2nd-degree burn. It also helps to speed up skin cell reproduction as much as eight times. Aloe Vera is also known to penetrate the epidermis, i.e., the outer layer of the skin faster than water.

4 Fights skin-aging
Aloe Vera gel has vitamin C and E, beta-carotene in abundance. Therefore, it has anti-aging properties. It also contains antimicrobial properties and is anti-inflammatory. It also helps to eradicate skin blemishes and diminish age lines. Additionally, it helps to increase the production of collagen in the body and skin elasticity.

5 Reduces infection and acne
Those who suffer from acne will find respite in Aloe Vera. It helps in gentle cleansing, and its antimicrobial properties treat pimples without causing any damages to the skin. It is antiseptic that allows protection against bacteria. Aloe Vera contains polysaccharides and gibberellins. These help in the growth of new cells and at the same time, reduce inflammation and redness. It also works as an astringent that reduces the size of pores, flushing out the excess sebum, microbes, and dirt.

6 Lightens blemishes on the face
As we already know, Aloe Vera contains powers to boost skin cell reproduction, reduce redness and fight skin inflammation, it is a natural treatment for stretch marks and acne marks. To treat freckles and lighten age spots, add some lemon juice to the gel mixture.