Aloe vera gel is a jelly-like transparent dense substance located under the skin of the leaves of the plant. Its beneficial properties were known in the II millennium BC. e. Aloe vera gel (plant juice) is mentioned in such important books as Torah and the Bible, in the ancient papyrus Eber from Egypt, the works of Pliny the Elder and Paracelsus, Hippocrates and Aristotle.
Useful properties of the plant
Christopher Columbus took this unpretentious plant on his distant expeditions, and his juice more than once saved the sailors from the danger of infection from wounds and even from hunger, supporting the strength of people until they arrived at the nearest shore. Nowadays, it is part of both drugs and body care products.
Today, the use of aloe vera gel in cosmetology is a common practice when it is necessary to moisturize or rejuvenate the skin of the face. The properties of plant juice have long been studied by scientists, especially its effect on the human body. The process identified the following beneficial components in aloe vera gel:
- It contains about two hundred nutrients, including 12 vitamins necessary for the human body every day.
- Amino acids, some of which are indispensable.
It is important to know: 20 amino acids are a part of a human protein, 18 of them are contained in aloe vera gel.
- Lecithin (ester, E322), without which the human body is not able to function qualitatively.
- Antraquinone (from the quinone class) has a mild laxative effect, as Pliny the Elder wrote in his writings.
This is not a complete list of substances that make up the juice of a plant. Let us consider in more detail the mechanisms of its impact on the human body.
Scope of application
Scientific laboratories from different countries continue to study how exactly aloe juice affects the skin and internal organs of people. So, it was revealed that:
- The use of aloe vera gel for the face contributes to the production of collagen. This discovery was made by scientists from Texas, proving that the fibroblast cells responsible for its synthesis reproduce 8 times faster under the influence of plant sap. In cosmetology, the gel is often part of anti-aging creams.
- The presence of hyaluronic acid provides deep hydration of the skin. This property is useful not only for restoring the water balance in the dermis, but also in the cartilage, in the vitreous, which contain it in their composition. Therefore, so often in medical preparations aimed at restoring cartilage or tissues of the eyes, a concentrate from this plant is included. With the influence of agave juice on the vitreous, the Soviet ophthalmologist V. Filatov conducted experiments.
- The ability of aloe vera gel to regenerate cells is so high that when treating burns or open wounds on the skin, it is restored at such a speed that scars and scars do not have time to form at the site of damage.
- Aloe juice successfully restores the acid-base balance of the human body. These indicators relate to both the use of aloe vera gel as an external agent, and oral administration.
It is difficult to list all the beneficial properties of the plant, but most often its juice in the form of an extract or concentrate is found in cosmetics for skin care of the face and body.
Ingestion: intake regimen
Aloe vera drinking gel is a very popular product from the German manufacturer LR. As a dietary supplement, the drink has established itself as an effective tool for the prevention and relief of symptoms of the following diseases:
- Diabetes.
- Metabolic disorders and obesity.
- Skin diseases: dermatitis, psoriasis and others.
- Allergies and inflammation in the upper respiratory tract.
To use the drinking gel as a prophylaxis, you need to drink 100 ml of the drink daily in 3 doses a couple of minutes before eating. The course lasts 2 months.
For the treatment of diseases, the following scheme is prescribed:
- 1-4 days - 1 tsp. thrice a day;
- 5-8 day - 1 tbsp. l thrice a day;
- 9-12 day - 20 ml three times a day.
The subsequent norm is 30-50 ml three times a day until complete recovery.
It is important to remember: in no case should you replace the course of therapy prescribed by your doctor with drinking aloe vera gel. Supplements are not a medicine and the method of influencing an ailment in it differs from a medication. Drinking gel, rather, includes the protective functions of the body, enhancing them, directing to the root cause of the disease. This requires a lot of time, therefore, consultation with a treating specialist is required before starting treatment.
This drink can be given to infants as a protection or treatment for infectious diseases. The dosage depends on age: the number of drops is equal to the number of months of the child. Drip in the mouth immediately before feeding.
Gel in cosmetology
Many cosmetologists, knowing the unique ability of gel molecules to "go" into the deeper layers of the dermis, recommend using it before applying the usual cream. In this case, only confidence in the quality of the care product is required. This means that the amount of natural substances in the cream must prevail over preservatives and stabilizers.
Judging by the reviews, aloe vera gel just works wonders when needed:
- Moisturize the skin intensively, restore elasticity and smoothness to it.
- Get rid of youthful acne and blackheads.
- Rejuvenate the skin by removing wrinkles.
- Reduce or completely remove stretch marks.
- Save the skin from ultraviolet radiation and protect against sunburn.
As such, there are no contraindications for external use of the gel, only personal intolerance is possible, which is extremely rare.
Home use
Although in our time, many cosmetic brands use aloe gel in their products, there is nothing more reliable than a self-made product. For example, a mask for very dry skin:
- cucumber oil - 5%;
- distilled water - 75%;
- aloe vera gel - 4-7%;
- NUF “Intensive hydration” - 5%;
- if desired, your favorite flavor - 1-3%;
- leucidal preservative - 5%, which enhances the effect of the mask due to its antibacterial and fungicidal action.
You can also wipe your face with fresh aloe juice, but you should remember that for the first few minutes you will feel tightness of the skin, which will quickly pass.
Conclusion
Aloe vera gel is an effective tool for solving skin problems and treating certain diseases. It is especially recommended for preventing dehydration of the skin, strengthening the body's defenses and preventing infectious diseases.