A gift from nature: skin care with aloe vera

Aloe vera, aloe vera, aloe vera! Hardly any other plant is mentioned as often as the grass tree plant. The healing powers of aloe vera were used over 6000 years ago. And it has held the title of "Queen of medicinal plants" ever since. 

By now, almost everyone knows the plant and it is not only the best-known medicinal plant in the world, but also the one with the best marketing. Countless benefits are attributed to it, making it almost impossible to keep track. But does it really live up to this hype? How Treat its leaves and what does aloe vera do for your skin health? So let's delve into the aloe vera jungle and find out what it's all about.

1. What does an aloe vera look like inside
2. Aloe vera and its ingredients
3. Aloe vera for sunburn and irritated skin
4. Aloe vera for the hair
5. Aloin - The plant fights back
6. Aloe vera - healing power from Spain

1. what does an aloe look like inside?

Aloe juice, aloepowder, aloegel - What is what? To find out Tone, we should take a closer look at the plant from the inside. The aloe vera leaf consists of three layers. The leaf bark or peel comprises the well-known aloe gel. The leaf is also protected by a thorny outer leaf edge. Both are separated during processing. The aloe vera juice is located between the leaf bark and the transparent gel . The leaf pulp or aloe fillet is the part that is usually used for further processing. It consists of 90% water. The remaining 10% is the source of the valuable nutrients. I have listed the exact ingredients for you.

2. aloe vera and its ingredients

Amino acids - the pearls for our metabolism

Aloe vera boasts 7 out of 8 essential amino acids and is therefore a valuable source for maintaining our metabolism.

Secondary plant substances - Antraquinone & Co.

The secondary plant substances give the plant its individual Odour taste and color. They Protect protect the aloe from potential enemies. The group of anthraquinones is only present in small quantities, but enough to have an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.

Enzymes - the powerhouses of our metabolism

The enzymes in aloe vera are said to help digest sugar, proteins and fats better. Some Treat antioxidative and protect the body from free radicals.

Small but powerful - minerals for a strong body

Sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, Zinc - the list of minerals is long and the number of substances that are vital for humans cannot yet be precisely determined. However, many of them perform extremely important functions in the body. They build bones, teeth, hormones and blood cells, maintain tissue tension, transmit stimuli and activate enzymes.

Vitamins

The medicinal plant contains vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12, among others. The plant also contains Vitamin C and E, as well as provitamin A.

Aloverose - Acemannan from Aloe Vera

Acemannan is a long-chain proteoglycan - a combination of a sugar molecule with a protein building block. They are found on the surface of and between our cells, linking them together and thus ensuring the stability of our cell system. Acemannan promotes wound healing in the skin by activating cell growth.

Concentrated plant power! Somehow it makes sense that the aloe vera plant has an effect. But which ones?

3. aloe vera for sunburn and irritated skin

Aloe vera gel is a true all-rounder for every skin type. It provides your skin with plenty of moisture, soothes irritated areas and actively counteracts inflammation. A study [2] from 2006 proves that aloe vera is even better than hydrocortisone for sunburn and burns. Aloe vera gel also supports the treatment of wounds, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. The moisturizing effect of aloe vera supports the regeneration of the skin and ensures a smooth and healthy complexion. Incidentally, we offer aloe vera in the form of gel or spray for use. However, it also provides an important basis for our day creamthe hylauronic acid Concentrate or the Antioxidant Mask. 

Skin care favorite: aloe vera gel

Refreshment, moisture, care & valuable nutrients for your skin

To the Aloe Vera gel

4. aloe vera for the hair

Sensitive skin that is prone to itching and inflammation is noticeably nourished and soothed by a scalp massage with gel aloe vera or a spritz of our aloe vera spray. At the same time, the nutrients in aloe vera provide the hair roots with everything they need, leaving them feeling healthy and supple. Your ends regain moisture and give your hair a silky shimmer.

5. aloin - the plant defends itself

However, our aloe vera plant also protects itself from us humans. The natural substance aloin is found in more than 20 types of aloe and its content varies between 5.0 and 40.0 percent. The substance was used as a laxative as early as 2000 years ago. Today, aloin is neither desirable in food nor in cosmetic products. Undesirable side effects have been proven in numerous studies. Since 2021, therefore, only a proportion of less than 5 ppm (parts per million) has been permitted in products. We therefore pay particular attention to the processing and quality control of our suppliers. This is because the aloin can be removed through very complex filleting of the plant leaves and thorough washing.

6. aloe vera - healing power from Spain

Until now, it was still a long way from the plant to us. As regionality is very important to us, we now have good news: We can finally leave the long distance behind us. With our facial toners and Antioxidant Mask , you are already caring for your skin with aloe vera from Spain.

Aloe vera plants are grown organically on the Iberian Peninsula and the Canary Islands. The special properties of the soil guarantee a year-round harvest of the highest quality leaves. The fresh leaves are harvested by hand when they are optimally ripe. This ensures that the skin is completely removed. The raw material is transported in the gentlest possible way for further processing. The valuable gel is obtained by extraction, stabilized and aseptically packaged. Before the gel reaches us, analytical tests ensure the purity and quality of the raw material.

We are certainly only just beginning to fully understand and explain this gift of nature. The plant is now a popular topic of research and there are some interesting studies on it. If you would like to delve deeper into the science, I will be happy to give you further insights. One thing is for sure solid: "He who heals is right" - and this sometimes goes beyond measurable and medical evidence.

Sources:

Hamman, Josias H.: Centre of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa: Treatment of Skin Disorders with Aloe Materials Article in Current Pharmaceutical Design 25(20), 2019, 2208-2240; data retrieval 18.11.2019
http://www.chemie.de/lexikon/Proteoglykan.html, data retrieval 11.06.18
https://link-springer-com.emedien.ub.uni-muenchen.de/content/pdf/10.1007/s13197-011-0229-z.pdf
https://www.zentrum-der-gesundheit.de/ernaehrung/nahrungsergaenzung/heilpflanzen/aloe-vera
https://veracetics.es/en/home/#HowWeWork