Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) is one of the most highly regarded plants in natural medicine. It is often referred to as "nature's pharmacy" as it can help heal a wide range of human ailments, particularly skin problems such as drying, flaking, itching, cracking and fungal conditions like Athletes ' foot. Aloe Vera is a robust, cactus-like, sub-tropical plant of the Lily family closely related to onions, leeks, garlic, tulips vitamins, Minerals and Sugars. These ingredients work together in harmony and their combinedaction and balance produces to be more powerful effect than would be expected from the addition of the individual components. The ingredients enhance each other's effect which is known as synergism. The gel also has adaptogenic properties which means that different people take from it what they need; therefore the benefits vary from person to person.
Amino Acids
The gel contains 19 of the 20 amino acids required by the human body for good health and 7 out of the 8 ' essential ' amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins required for healthy skin tissue. They can also help restore skin damaged by age and poor lifestyle.
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Anthraquinones
Phenolic compounds are Anthraquinones that provide anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral activity. They arealso believed to be responsible for the soothing and anti-itch properties.
Enzymes
8 enzymes contribute anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties and assist in wound healing by absorbing dead tissue.
Hormones
Auxins and Gibberellins provide wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties and that stimulate healthy tissue growth.
Lignin
Provides the penetrating power that allows the gel to reach deep into the skin, making it an ideal carrier for other constituent parts and for other products such as essential oils. It is also keratolytic meaning it reconditions hard skin.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic Acid is an Aspirin like compound that works as a pain killer. It also possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Saponins
Saponins are soapy substances which provide cleansing and antiseptic activity. They have an anti-microbial action against bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts. They also give the gel its luxurious texture.
Sterols
4 main plant steroids act as anti-inflammatory agents. Lupeol also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties and enhances the strength and flexibility of the skin
Vitamins
The gel contains a wide range of vitamin-A, B, C, E and Folic Acid. The most important ones are the antioxidant Vitamins C and E and Beta Carotene, the precursor of Vitamin a. It is also one of the few plants in the world that contains most of the B Vitamins. B1, B2, B4, B6, and Vitamin B12. Particularly the B vitamins Vitamins have a very positiveeffect on skin health. Skin that is negatively affected by life stress or illness can benefit from vitamin rich Aloe Vera. Vitamins have antioxidant properties which are helpful in maintaining a fresh healthy complexion. Antioxidants fight the free radicals ' destructive ', the unstable compounds produced by our metabolism and found in environmental pollutants. They are thought to cause various ailments, including some cancers, as well as contributing towards the ageing process. B vitamin rich products can also be helpful in reducing the impact of acne.
Sugar
These include the important long chain polysaccharides which act on the immune system to boost its effects.
Minerals
These include magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium, calcium, sodium and potassium,essential elements in the chemistry and processes of health. They are believed to maintain skin balance which contributes to Aloe's value in the beauty field for treating all skin types.
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