Aloe vera properties and use in cosmetology

In almost every house on the windowsill you can find such an unpretentious plant as aloe. But few people know about the beneficial properties of agave, thanks to which it is called a “healing plant.” In addition to bactericidal, wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, this plant has a “powerful” cosmetic effect.

Beneficial properties of aloe for facial skin

Aloe juice has an excellent calming effect. It softens and smoothes the skin. People whose skin is prone to irritation, dryness, and redness are advised to use aloe for the face. At home, cosmetics are prepared that relieve irritation, remove red spots and reduce itching.

Agave juice contains a large supply of vitamins and minerals: silicon and copper, fluorine, vitamins A, B, C, E, iron and iodine, zinc. The juice contains useful substances such as lignins. They are able to penetrate deeply into the skin and have a beneficial effect on it directly from the inside. In addition, they promote skin renewal, activate healing and cell regeneration processes. Even pigment spots with the right product based on aloe juice can be removed in a few weeks.

Indications and contraindications

Aloe is one of the few medicinal plants that have a minimum set of contraindications for use. It is undesirable to use agave at “critical” moments that occur in women every month. It is also not recommended to use aloe for pregnant women, nursing mothers and people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

Cases of individual intolerance or allergies are very rare. But if you have even the slightest doubt, then do not use fresh aloe on your face. Test it on the skin of your hand. Let it soak in. If no irritation, itching or redness appears, then you can safely apply it to your facial skin.

Now about the testimony. Aloe for facial skin can be used by women suffering from problems such as acne and rashes, redness and chapping, peeling and oily shine. Aloe is a universal helper. It nourishes and moisturizes dry skin, helps dry out oily skin a little, and relieves aging skin of a network of small, unpleasant wrinkles.

By the way, aloe for the face at home can also be used to eliminate the consequences of negative factors. This may be the influence of a solarium, direct sunlight, or the effect of using bad, low-quality cosmetics. Aloe will also help fight dull complexion.

Proper preparation of aloe juice

As you know, aloe juice has healing and cosmetic properties. However, to obtain the juice, you must prepare the aloe leaves (for the face) properly. At home, it should be noted, this is done much more carefully than in production. Therefore, homemade cosmetics with aloe juice are more effective and safer than store-bought ones.

Experts advise choosing leaves that grow on an adult plant. Aloe must be more than three years old. It is recommended to stop watering the plant for a couple of days. After this, the largest, fleshiest and juiciest-looking leaves are selected. They need to be washed and dried. It is not recommended to squeeze the juice right away. Cosmetologists advise keeping the leaves in the refrigerator for a while. Thus, the juice will be more viscous and rich.

After resting in the refrigerator, the leaves can be crushed and the juice squeezed out through cheesecloth. It is important that the healing properties of aloe last only for 2-3 days. Then you should prepare a new sheet for spinning.

Refreshing and toning

If your face is in good condition, it simply lacks tone, then a face mask made from aloe and honey will help you. For cooking you will need two tbsp. spoons of warmed liquid honey and one teaspoon of aloe juice. The mixture is applied to the face and left there for ten minutes.

If your face lacks freshness, if it is tired during the day and requires immediate attention, then we recommend preparing an egg mask with aloe. To prepare this mixture you should take: 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of aloe juice and a little fat sour cream. The mixture is applied to the entire face. The neck and décolleté area may be affected. Keep the mask on for 25-35 minutes. You need to wash it off with warm water, then rinse with cold water.

A mask made from aloe and avocado juice also has a refreshing and tonic effect. Mix one tablespoon of aloe juice with mashed avocado and apply to your face. Keep this mask for about 15 minutes. Aloe for facial skin in this case will act as a moisturizer. It will saturate dry skin, but in this case it is recommended to add a couple of drops of olive oil to the mask. By the way, many other fruit masks (apricot, pineapple, etc.) will have the same effect.

Aloe for problem skin

Many women and girls suffer from rashes or excessive oily skin. Aloe will also help here. Medicinal properties and recipes are very diverse. But one of the most effective is a mask with aloe and lemon juice. The ingredients should be mixed in equal proportions and applied to the face for 20 minutes, then rinsed with cool water. After such a mask, the pores noticeably narrow and the unpleasant oily sheen is removed. The skin becomes drier, but at the same time nourished and moisturized.

If you need more “formidable artillery” in order to cope with acne, inflammation, blackheads and enlarged pores, then we recommend preparing a mask of aloe and radish. Grate the vegetable on a fine grater. Add equal amounts of sage decoction and aloe juice. Keep it on your face for about twenty minutes and wash off with cold water.

Aloe lotion

Ideal helpers for women with oily skin are alcohol tinctures. Aloe facial lotion helps tighten pores and reduce oily shine. For preparation, two parts of medical alcohol and one part of aloe pulp juice are used. The mixed ingredients are stored in a dark place for a week.

It is important to remember that alcohol is a rather aggressive substance. Therefore, it is not recommended to use such alcohol tinctures and lotions for girls whose skin is not prone to oily skin.

Aloe gel

Many women prefer various cosmetics in the form of a gel to creams. If you do not trust the production of skincare cosmetics on an industrial scale, then you can always prepare aloe gel for the face at home. It is important to remember that homemade gel is stored much less than store-bought gel. But you can be confident in its natural and safe composition, because you will make it with your own hands.

For preparation you will need: four large fleshy aloe leaves, vitamin E (sold at the pharmacy in ampoules or bottles of 5 mg), a clean mixing bowl, a jar for storing the gel and a home mixer for grinding the leaves.

So, let's prepare a face gel with aloe. Medicinal properties and recipes are described on the Internet in full, but sometimes the latter are quite labor-intensive. We chose one of the simple and quick cooking methods. There is no need to wash and dry aloe leaves in this recipe. We simply wipe them from dust and place them in a grinding container. After obtaining a homogeneous green mass, two drops of vitamin E should be added to it. It will act here not only as a useful agent, but also as a preservative, allowing the gel to last longer.

Aloe leaf gel is quite concentrated, so it should only be used diluted for the face. This homemade gel will perfectly replace store-bought options. It must be stored in the refrigerator. Shelf life – one month.

Aromatic face masks with aloe

Natural essential oils are known to have a beneficial effect on the skin. But they cannot be used as an independent remedy in their pure form. Aroma oils must be added a few drops to the cream or lotion.

Preparing a cream with aromatic oils and aloe for the face at home is very quick and easy. To do this, you will need aloe juice and essential oils of ylang-ylang, rose and lemon. Add one drop of each oil to aloe juice and apply to the face for a few minutes.

This mask will perfectly refresh the skin, tone it, and get rid of fine wrinkles. In addition, such masks are perfect for teenagers whose problematic skin needs careful cleansing and moisturizing.

Masks for mature skin

Wrinkles are an eternal problem for women of Balzac age and older. Aloe face masks against wrinkles help very effectively and quickly. In addition, with constant use, the effect will last for a long time. And the naturalness of the components included in masks and creams with aloe does not make you nervous.

Anti-wrinkle mask

One tablespoon of aloe pulp or juice is mixed with a spoon of sour cream. Before applying the product to your face, your skin should be cleansed. It is recommended to keep the mixture for no more than fifteen minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Mask for sagging skin

Any cream of yours (1 tsp) is mixed with aloe juice (1 tsp). Stir thoroughly and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Before applying this mask to your face, it must be thoroughly steamed with a hot towel. The mask should be applied along massage lines; it can be applied to the neck and décolleté area. After leaving the product on the face for 15 minutes, remove it with a cotton pad. There is no need to wash off the mask.

Anti-wrinkle mask with mustard

You have already learned how aloe is beneficial for the face. But you don’t yet know that its rejuvenating properties will increase a hundredfold if you add “hot” components to it. Substances such as red pepper tincture or mustard powder stimulate the skin, warm it up and help aloe juice penetrate faster and better affect problem areas.

Try making an anti-wrinkle mask with mustard at home. To do this you need to mix 1 tbsp. a spoonful of aloe juice with two pinches of mustard powder. After mixing, add 1 teaspoon of butter (pre-melted) and 3-5 tablespoons of St. John's wort decoction (it is better not to use bagged herbs).

This mixture, as we have already said, has a “hot” effect, so it is recommended to keep the mask on your face for no more than three minutes. After which it is easily removed by washing with cool water. It is recommended to use this mask once a week.

Firming mask for the décolleté area

So, you already know how to use aloe for your face, but we haven’t talked about problem areas such as décolleté and neck yet. Let's catch up. We invite you to prepare a mask for the décolleté and neck, which has a rejuvenating, tightening and moisturizing effect.

You will need: full-fat sour cream or heavy cream (1 tbsp), 2 tbsp. spoons of aloe juice. You can add a couple of tablespoons of softened honey to the mixture. Remember that honey is a fairly strong allergen. If you have reactions to it, then it is better to exclude it from this mask.

The mixture is applied to the problem area (neck, décolleté) for 15 minutes. It washes off easily with warm water.

Cosmetic ice with aloe

In skin care, you can use not only masks, gels and lotions based on agave, but also frozen aloe juice for the face. Reviews of cosmetic ice are extremely positive. It perfectly tones the skin, tightens it, and saturates it with nutrients while washing.

The basis for making ice is decoctions of medicinal plants. If your skin is prone to oiliness, then it is better to take a decoction of oak bark or calendula. If the skin is dry, linden, raspberry, and rose are perfect. Add a couple of teaspoons of aloe juice to the prepared medicinal decoction. Pour into specially prepared molds and place in the freezer.

Cosmetologists advise using cosmetic ice every morning while washing your face. Due to the fact that it is cold, the skin will wake up faster and become elastic. And herbal extracts and aloe juice in this ice will nourish the skin, saturate it with vitamins, tighten and smooth it.

Aloe for chapped lips

Many people suffer from such an unpleasant addiction as biting their lips during stress or licking them on the street during cold, windy weather. There is no benefit from such a habit, and sometimes it can be quite difficult to get rid of it.

This is where agave juice comes to the rescue. It has a rather pronounced bitter taste, so once you apply it to your lips, you won't want to lick them anymore. It is important that when it enters the body, aloe juice has only a positive effect and even a child will not have any negative consequences from such licking.

Reviews

Many women note the extremely positive effects of aloe juice. Some people use it as an excellent remedy for sunburn. Others use aloe juice to fight wrinkles. The case is progressing very successfully, judging by the reviews on the Internet.

There are a lot of positive reviews on masks for oily skin. They are used by both older women and teenagers.

Experts say that if possible, you should definitely plant agave on your windowsill. He will be a home cosmetologist and doctor: two in one.

Aloe is a common houseplant that is used to treat skin diseases. It has wound-healing, bactericidal, antimicrobial properties. The juice and pulp of the leaves is included in cosmetic products. The benefit of aloe vera extract is that it helps to quickly restore a fresh and healthy appearance to the face, remove acne, and get rid of inflammation.

Aloe vera or aloe vera (in Latin - aloe vera) refers to succulents. This common houseplant with succulent, fleshy leaves is also known as agave.

Thanks to its beneficial properties, aloe has gained popularity in cosmetology. Masks and cosmetic compositions created on the basis of this plant have the following healing effects:

1. soften the skin;
2. remove irritation;
3. reduce itching;
4. smooth out wrinkles;
5. eliminate inflammatory foci.

Aloe has a beneficial effect on sensitive skin prone to dryness and irritation.

Additional nutrition of the dermis occurs due to the presence in the plant of vitamins A, C, E, B and mineral components - copper, silicon, fluorine, iodine, iron, zinc. Due to lignin, skin renewal is ensured, collagen production and cell regeneration are activated, and age spots are whitened.

With regular use, aloe-based products affect the condition of the skin - acne, excessive oiliness and dullness disappear, wrinkles are smoothed out.

The plant has contraindications. Its use is prohibited if there is individual intolerance or cardiovascular disease.

Aloe is not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women. Cosmetic procedures are not performed during menstruation.

For cosmetic purposes, aloe juice is used, purchased in pharmacies. This natural preparation contains ethyl alcohol (20%) and plant concentrate (80%). The medicine is prescribed for certain intestinal diseases and is widely used to eliminate the following unfavorable skin conditions:

1. acne;
2. greasy shine;
3. rashes;
4. peeling;
5. redness;
6. dull complexion.

It is used in its pure form to wipe the skin, applying a small amount with a cotton pad. If you need to get rid of acne, then the procedure is carried out every day before bed. Under the influence of this antibacterial agent, the skin takes on a fresh and well-groomed appearance.

Homemade cosmetics are prepared using pharmacy juice:

In order to properly prepare aloe juice at home, used as a cosmetic product, you must follow a certain sequence of actions:

1. 1. Plants are not watered for 2 days.
2. 2. Cut off the most fleshy, elastic leaves from an adult plant no younger than 3 years old.
3. 3. Wash and place on a napkin to remove excess moisture.
4. 4. Place in the refrigerator for 10 days.
5. 5. The prepared raw materials are crushed and the juice is squeezed through double gauze, which retains its medicinal qualities for a maximum of 3 days.

In its pure form, the juice is used to cope with the problem of chapped lips. For these purposes, they are lubricated with the product in the morning and evening. It is recommended to apply the juice to the area around the eyes every evening for three weeks to soften the skin and reduce wrinkles. Then they take a break for two weeks.

In order to give freshness to tired skin that has lost its elasticity, remove wrinkles, and eliminate acne, masks are used, the main component of which is a gel-like extract from the plant.

The suggested recipes involve the use of aloe vera juice in combination with other ingredients:

For dry, overly sensitive skin, add 2 drops of olive oil

1. 1. Grind and mix the components to form a cream.
2. 2. Apply to the face.
3. 3. Remove after 15 minutes with warm water

Refreshing the skin, smoothing out fine wrinkles, removing acne

1. Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
2. Lemon oil - 5 drops

1. 1. After mixing, apply the composition with your fingertips.
2. 2. Leave for 10 minutes

1. Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
2. Olive oil - 1 tsp.
3. Nourishing cream - dessert spoon

1. 1. Mix the components until smooth.
2. 2. Distribute over pre-steamed skin.
3. 3. Leave for 15 minutes.
4. 4. Carefully remove with a cotton pad without further rinsing

1. Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
2. Mustard powder - teaspoon.
3. St. John's wort - dessert spoon.
4. Melted butter - half a teaspoon

1. 1. Pour 50 ml of boiling water over the St. John’s wort herb.
2. 2. Boil for 5 minutes and cool.
3. 3. Take a teaspoon of decoction.
4. 4. Combine with oil, mustard and aloe juice.
5. 5. Apply the mixture for 30 minutes, then rinse off

Skin tightening, giving it elasticity

1. Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
2. Full-fat sour cream - half a teaspoon.
3. Honey - 1 tsp.

1. 1. Apply the mixture for 15 minutes.
2. 2. Use heated water to rinse off.

1. Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
2. 1 egg.
3. Salt - half a teaspoon.
4. Honey - dessert spoon.
5. Wheat germ oil - 15 drops

1. 1. Add the remaining ingredients to the pre-beaten egg.
2. 2. Stir until smooth.
3. 3. Distribute evenly over the skin.
4. 4. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the mixture with a cotton pad.
5. 5. After washing with warm water, protect the skin with moisturizer

1. Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
2. Flaxseed oil - dessert spoon

1. 1. Before mixing, linseed oil is slightly heated.
2. 2. Distribute the mask with light movements over the face.
3. 3. Leave for 30 minutes

Smoothing wrinkles and tightening facial contours

1. Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
2. Cottage cheese - 1 tsp.
3. Honey - dessert spoon.

1. 1. Grind the cottage cheese until the lumps disappear.
2. 2. Add aloe juice and honey.
3. 3. Leave the mixture on the face and neck for 25 minutes.

Among pharmaceutical preparations, aloe vera oil is popular, which is recommended to lubricate the skin to get rid of cracks, dryness, and peeling.

The effectiveness of the mask is enhanced by mixing the drug with other components:

Mask

Preparation

Application

1. 1. Mix a teaspoon of aloe oil and honey.
2. 2. With thorough mixing, add 5 drops of wheat extract

1. 1. Distribute the resulting mixture over the neck and face.
2. 2. Wash off after half an hour

1. 1. Combine aloe oil, glycerin, honey, oatmeal in equal volumes.
2. 2. Stir until creamy consistency

1. 1. Apply to the skin, lightly massaging it.
2. 2. Leave for 25 minutes.
3. 3. Wash off with warm water

Cosmetic products that contain not only the juice, but also the pulp of the leaves can improve the condition of the skin and smooth out small wrinkles.

For cooking, proven folk recipes are used:

After two weeks they take a month's break

1. Skin tightening.
2. Smoothing wrinkles.
3. Bringing back a fresh look

1. 1. Cut 4 succulent leaves.
2. 2. Wash them and dry them.
3. 3. Grind using a fine grater or blender.
4. 4. While stirring, add 3 drops of vitamin E.
5. 5. Transfer to a sterile glass container and close tightly.

Store in the refrigerator for a maximum of a month

Use for daily skin care, applying a thin layer in the evening without rinsing. Lotion Refreshing and rejuvenating the skin

1. 1. Cut pre-washed and dried aloe leaf into small pieces.
2. 2. A quarter cup of raw material is poured with chilled boiled water.
3. 3. Leave for 2 hours.
4. 4. Strain thoroughly through double gauze.

Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks

Stimulator of cellular regeneration and multifunctional ingredient for all skin and hair types.

Aloe vera has been used in cosmetology and dermatology for thousands of years: even the ancient Egyptians called it the “plant of immortality.” Aloe vera was also widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Since then, the use of this plant has become more targeted and, accordingly, effective. Today, aloe vera is perhaps the most well-known and popular herbal ingredient with numerous healing properties and is in demand among people of all races on all continents.

This component has a calming effect, restores damaged cells and tissues, and generally helps keep the skin young and healthy. Its anti-inflammatory properties help in treating acne, rashes and other cosmetic problems.

Synonyms: Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice; Aloe Vera Extract, Aloe Barbadenis Extractt, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Gel; Aloe Gel; Aloe Juice; Aloe Vera Gel; Chirukattali Extract. Patented formulas: BioButter® Aloe Refined, AXIOM ALOE-B, BioAloe® Oil Canola, Dermatein® Power Powder II - All Around, Phytic Acid Extreme Complex, Dp-AIP3s, Vegetal Pseudoplacenta PG, Biosil Basics SMC.

Effect of aloe vera in cosmetics

Various studies have repeatedly confirmed the numerous cosmetic benefits of aloe vera. In particular, it turned out that the extract of this plant actually exhibits several properties at once, which determine the effectiveness of this ingredient in the treatment of various skin diseases and cosmetic problems. And perhaps this is not surprising, because aloe contains more than 75 different valuable organic compounds, including enzymes, sugars, anthraquinones, lignins, saponins, sterols, salicylic acid, as well as vitamins and minerals. More than a dozen amino acids in aloe juice - isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, etc. - also largely determine the therapeutic profile of this plant. Some studies indicate that isolated components of aloe, such as glycoproteins, show effectiveness in wound healing and as soothing agents. Other studies have also shown that aloe has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties... So what should you expect from this beauty ingredient?

1. Moisturizing effect. Aloe perfectly moisturizes the skin without giving it excessive shine or clogging pores: so this component is ideal for moisturizing oily and problematic facial skin.
2. Anti-age effect. The appearance of fine wrinkles, dryness and loss of skin tone is an inevitable phenomenon, but aloe vera will help delay it. The leaves of this plant contain many antioxidants, including beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, which, when used in cosmetics, help improve the natural tone of the skin and keep it moisturized and elastic for a long time. Some experts claim that when this component enters the skin, it stimulates the proliferation of fibroblasts - these are the cells that are responsible for the synthesis of collagen and elastin, which makes the skin more elastic.
3. Reduces acne symptoms. Aloe vera gel (the sap of the plant) contains two hormones: auxin and gibberellin, which not only promote wound healing, but also have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation. This plant also has a moderate antibacterial effect, which has a positive effect on the skin microflora during acne.
4. Calming and healing effect. Aloe is soothing and helps reduce skin inflammation, itching, and the severity of rashes or even blisters. Aloe vera juice, while helping the skin heal faster, also acts as a protective layer on the skin that promotes moisture balance. In addition, gibberellin from aloe vera juice acts as a growth hormone, stimulating the growth of new cells - this allows the skin to quickly regenerate in a completely natural way with minimal risk of scarring.
5. Reduces the visibility of stretch marks. Due to the content of components that restore skin elasticity and also promote cell regeneration, cosmetics containing aloe vera help hide shallow stretch marks.
6. Helps fight baldness. Due to the revitalizing properties of aloe, medicinal cosmetics containing this component “stimulates to life” dormant hair follicles, stimulates the growth of new hair and thus improves its thickness.

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One can understand that with such prevalence and the range of declared properties, the use of this component could not but cause healthy skepticism among specialists - aloe vera with its list of benefits looks simply like a cosmetic panacea. Therefore, many experts in the field of cosmetology criticize claims about the miraculous properties of this component, believing that this is nothing more than a marketing ploy. One of the convincing arguments of “aloe opponents” is that the juice of this plant, which is the main raw material in the production of cosmetics, consists of more than 95.5% water. In any case, a single cosmetic ingredient cannot transform the skin, but with an integrated approach, for many it can become a good addition to home care cosmetics.

Who should use aloe vera?

Another advantage of aloe vera: this component can be used by owners of completely different skin types - and for completely different problems. Thus, aloe vera helps with dry or flaky skin, acne, and various types of inflammation. External products containing aloe vera are one of the leading methods of treating sunburn. Aloe vera extract may be useful for the healing of wounds and thermal burns, minor skin infections, and also demonstrates a pronounced therapeutic effect in the treatment of more serious and persistent pathologies such as eczema, oral and genital herpes, dandruff, psoriasis, stomatitis, skin ulcers and etc.

Aloe vera is also indispensable as a routine facial skin care product. For women who use mineral makeup, products with aloe vera work as a natural moisturizer - they are great for the skin as a base: before applying decorative cosmetics, they prevent dryness and, accordingly, improve the durability of makeup. For men, aloe vera products are used to prevent shaving irritation, and the healing properties of this plant can also help heal minor razor cuts.

Who is contraindicated for aloe vera?

First of all, this component is not suitable for people with allergies to aloe vera. It should also be used with caution for rosacea, telangiectasia and other inflammatory-vascular skin problems. Although some manufacturers introduce this component into medicinal cosmetics intended for hypersensitive skin prone to rosacea, as well as rosacea, in fact, in such cases it is better to avoid using aloe vera.

Cosmetics containing aloe vera

Aloe vera is most often found in face and body skin care products intended for a wide range of skin types and conditions, including in children's or sunscreen ranges. It is also included in hair products, ranging from shampoos to broad-spectrum therapeutic serums. Some products containing aloe vera are used in podiatry and trichology, helping to fight onychomycosis and fungal diseases of the feet.

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Sources of Aloe Vera

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadenis) is a cactus-like plant that belongs to the lily family (Asphodelaceae). It grows in dry climates and is most commonly found in parts of Africa and India. Aloe is cultivated in Mexico, Australia, the Caribbean, and North and Central America. For the production of cosmetics, the leaves of the plant are used, from which an extract is made or, in most cases, the juice is squeezed out.

Aloe leaves produce a clear gel that can be used topically to treat wounds or to soothe the skin. The gel, which is extracted from the leaves of the plant, should be used immediately - when applied to the skin, it softens the surface layers of the epidermis, leaving the skin soft and smooth for a long time. However, of course, cosmetics based on it will be more effective. (By the way, some brands use aloe juice instead of water in their products.) Aloe leaf juice is preserved using gluconolactone or sodium benzoate. The leaves or leaf skins are processed into a powder extract.