Why Aloe Vera?
Written on February 11, 2010 by admin
What exactly IS Aloe Vera?
We’ve heard about it, we’ve seen it listed on the back of the bottle, and we’ve seen it advertised, but just exactly what is Aloe Vera? Aloes come from the lily family, are subtropical, thick-skinned, spikey-looking succulent plants found in warmer regions around the world. Of the more than 250 species, Aloe Vera (or true aloe) is the most widely used because it is rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, sugars and biological stimulators: all important to the rejuvenation and protection of our skin.
First used in ancient Greek and Persian cultures, Aloe Vera was introduced to the New World by the Spanish and quickly became a popular homeopathic remedy. Cleopatra was one of the earliest documented users of Aloe Vera for smoothing and protecting her skin. Through modern research, Aloe Vera has been well-established as a significant agent in providing moisture and healing effects to aging and sundamaged skin by penetrating deep into its layers. Aloe Vera is used clinically to treat burns, dermatitis and a variety of skin inflammations. In the recent move by many in the cosmetic and skin care industry to plant-based formulas and away from chemical ones, enthusiasm for Aloe Vera has soared. New skin care and treatment products are available for consumers looking to treat their skin and hair to this age-old beauty secret.
Natural, gentle and effective Aloe Vera-based skin care is for everyone……..every age, every gender! It’s all available to you in high-quality products from Key West Aloe. Our products represent the best of Aloe-based skin and hair care.
A Few Great Benefits of Aloe Vera
- Fades scars, and help even out skin tone
- Antifungal and antibacterial properties
- Contains more than 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins.
- Relieves acne, as it contains Salicylic acid, acting as detoxifying and cell-cleansing agent
- Has been shown to reduce symptoms of psoriasis, shingles and other skin ailments
- Aids fast healing by dilating capillaries resulting in increased blood flow to infections, burns and damaged tissues
- Aloe penetrates skin up to seven layers deep, thereby bringing more oxygen to the skin, increasing the strength of the tissue, and stimulating cell rejuvenation making it an excellent anti-aging botanical, and a powerful cellular regenerator
- Reduces perspiration, and was used by African hunters for this purpose
- Aloe balances ph levels in the scalp, and acts as a healing agent helping prevent hair loss
