Aloe Vera

The healing properties of aloe vera have been used in medicine and cosmetology for years. Aloe vera is an invaluable storehouse of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids, is used in the treatment of many diseases and ailments and is a popular cosmetic ingredient. Aloe vera has antipruritic and astringent properties, increases the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin, and soothes skin lesions caused by insect bites and abrasions. Aloe vera is also used to treat many symptoms of skin diseases – allergies, eczema, psoriasis and post-acne scars. Aloe preparations are also helpful in cases of frostbite and burns. Aloe vera products are fungicidal, bactericidal, and anti-inflammatory – it is excellent for skin damage and infections, and helps to restore damaged tissues.