Aloe. Barbadensis - Aloe Vera
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Aloe vera is a species of succulent plant that probably originated in northern Africa. It belongs to the genus Aloe and family Xanthorrhoeaceae.The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. Aloe vera plant possesses various medicinal properties. It possesses therapeutic as well as cosmetic values. Aloe gel has been used for topical treatment of wounds, minor burns, and skin irritations. Aloe products for internal use have been promoted for constipation, coughs, wounds, ulcers, diabetes, cancer, headaches, arthritis, immune-system deficiencies, and many other conditions. Aloe gel is alleged to be useful for dry skin conditions, especially eczema around the eyes and sensitive facial skin. Externally Aloe vera gel is helpful for abrasions, acne, boils, inflamed eyes, wrinkles. It has tremendous moisturizing effect on the skin.
Aloe vera is now also available in concentrated powder form upto 200X concentration. It is a spray dried form ofd Aloe vera Leaf juice. This product is widely used for lotions, creams, shaving creams and other cosmetics applications. It possesses potent moisturizing, regenerating and healing properties. It also imparts anti inflammatory and anti aging properties.
Aloe vera is widely used on facial tissues, where it is promoted as a moisturiser and anti irritant. It is common practice in cosmetic industries to add sap or other derivatives from Aloe vera to various skin care products. Aloe vera is used in moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, incense and shampoos.