He aloe It is one of those plants that needs virtually no introduction. It has been used since time immemorial and by countless civilizations in medicine, cosmetics and even gastronomy. In addition to aloe, it is even known by other names, such as acíbar or aloe. Today it is one of the main ingredients of BIO cosmetics.
Aloe is a versatile plant
Depending on where it grows, the Aloe It can be a small plant or a shrub several meters high, such as those found in Madagascar or the Canary Islands. This plant, one of the so-called “succulents”, certainly has some of that features bright green, fleshy leaveswith a waxy outer layer and sharp points at the edges.
There are several species of aloe (more than 500), which belong to the liliaceae family. It is believed that they originated from the island of Madagascar, Africa and the Middle East, but today they multiply in all parts of the world, as it is a strong plant that can grow from a leaf or from small seedlings.
The thousand components of aloe
Many animals seem to know its healing powers, as they often drink the sap or rub against the sap. People use it in medicine, organic cosmetics and even gastronomybecause it contains numerous elements that have not yet been found together in any other plant species.
Among the active ingredients of Aloe Vera we find: aloe-emodin, aloin, plant sterols such as campesterol and beta-sitosterol, as well as amino acids, polysaccharides, fatty acids (linoleic acid, octanoic acid or caprylic acid and myristic acid) and various minerals: calcium, magnesium, sodium, copper, iron, selenium and chromium .
The amount of vitamins and antioxidants who owns the Aloe is really impressive: vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin PP or B3, Vitamin C, pantothenic acid, cobalamin, riboflavin, pyridoxine, biotin, thiamin and folic acid. It also provides high-quality plant fiber.
Aloe in organic cosmetics
Aloe is used as cosmetic for millennia Today it can be found as a main or secondary ingredient in hundreds of preparations, gels, soaps, ointments, creams, scrubs, hair conditioners, body lotions, toothpastes, facial masks, shampoos and much more. Your job is ideal for those who have a Healthy living.
Aloe remains one of the most recognizable and effective ingredients in the preparations for the organic cosmeticsbecause it has beneficial effects on the skin, hair and nails and when ingested it completes the local action from within.
A gift for the skin
When the skin is damagedApplying aloe is one of the most effective ways to help repair and restore all layers of the skin. This plant will be effective regardless of whether you suffer from chafing, sunburn or any kind of burns, ulcers, eczema, etc. Its components support the formation of fibroblasts and collagen, which are essential elements for wound healing and healing.
In addition, it has bactericidal, bacteriostatic, antiviral and antifungal agents and, due to the high content of anti-prostaglandins, has powerful anti-inflammatory effects, is antiallergic and allergenic. The organic cosmetic products based on aloeIn general, they can be applied to all skin types, regardless of texture, sensitivity or melanin content (the pigment that gives color to the dermis).
He aloe as part of the BIO cosmetics It can be found in the most diverse proportions and in a wide range of products, whether for the skin of the entire body, face, nails and hair. In addition to its healing properties, it is a very powerful and effective moisturizer. And it is used as an ingredient in tinctures, shampoos, creams, balms and much more.