When it comes to skincare, nothing works better than natural ingredients. Well, one such ingredient is aloe vera for skin care. If you love pampering your skin, you probably already know of aloe vera is one of the most potent forms of natural skin care. This plant has a gel that has immense powers to heal skin. Wish to know more about aloe vera benefits? Read on…
- What is it?
- Moisturises your skin
- Treats sunburn
- Reduces acne
- Heals wounds
- Fights wrinkles
- How you can give your skin a dose of aloe…
What is it?
Aloe vera is a type of cactii that belongs to the Liliaceae family and is widely found in India. For years now, this plant has been used for medicinal purposes and skin conditions due to its healing nature.
Why your skin needs aloe vera...
Moisturises your skin
The best part about aloe vera is that it also works wonders for oily skin since it doesn’t have a greasy feel—something that most girls with oily and acne prone skin are always looking for. Aloe vera increases the water content in your skin leaving it hydrated as ever. This is why applying aloe vera on your skin is a wise idea if you truly want your skin to stay supple at all times.
Treats sunburn
The healing properties of aloe vera can also help treat sunburn since it acts as a protective layer on the skin and gives your skin that punch of moisture. Full of antioxidants, aloe vera helps heal sunburn much faster. So if you’ve been struggling with sunburns for a while, get your hands on aloe vera, stat!
Reduces acne
You may not know this but aloe vera gel contains two hormones—Auxin and Gibberellins. These hormones have anti-inflammatory properties that have the power to reduce bacteria in the skin thereby helping acne. Along with that, it soothes the skin making it feel less itchy and irritable—just what one needs for acne prone skin!
Heals wounds
If you’ve suffered scratches or any kind of wound in the recent past and wish that it healed much faster, aloe should be your BFF. This is because aloe is known for its cooling properties and hence, works to heal any kind of external wound. Aloe speeds up the process of cell reproduction, which heals any scratches you may have received.
Fights wrinkles
Did you know that aloe is rather rich in Vitamin C and E as well as beta carotene? These are just the nutrients you need to fight ageing skin. Moreover, aloe is known to increase the production of collagen in the body, which is the primary protein that keeps your skin supple and healthy.
How you can give your skin a dose of aloe…
If you truly wish to give your skin some aloe care, embrace the Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Body Lotion. It has a non-sticky formula that contains pure aloe and strays-3 multi-layer moisture that deeply moisturises the skin without making it feel greasy. We suggest you apply this twice a day, post showering and before bed so that your skin can absorb all the necessary moisture.
Written by Chandni Ghosh on Jun 16, 2016