Aloe Vera: the magical ingredient in the face care!

Here we offer you an article to know everything about Aloe Vera, one of the flagship ingredients of cosmetics known for these skin benefits, in the same way as thehyaluronic acid or vitamin C contained in the acerola. Guess What? We find it all in the Hydrating day cream Melāhuac.

What is aloe vera and where does this plant come from?

Aloe vera is a plant recognized worldwide for its benefits And an essential ingredient in Mexico where it grows in large quantities thanks to heat, drought and the type of earth. Aloe vera also grows in the south of Europe: Spain, Portugal.

This plant can be used on several parts of the body such as hair, facial care and even injuries. Aloe vera has many skin benefits.

What does aloe vera contain and what are the benefits of aloe vera for facial care?

The succulent is the type of plant in the most famous aloe family. The benefits of aloe vera come from the juice (second layer of the plant) and mucilag (gel that is inside).

The mixture of the two brings together all these active ingredients (impressive, you will see!):

• Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, B9, B12, C and E
• Minerals: calcium, zinc, copper, iron, lithium, magnesium, chrome, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, sodium, chlorine
• Aminine acids: Alanine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, arginine, cystine, glycine or glycocol, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, Threonine, Methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, tyrosine and valine

Ok, but concretely, what are the benefits of aloe vera for the skin?

We don't understand anything with this list, but in synthesis, what to remember:

• Vitamins are organic molecules which help the proper functioning of cells To avoid the irritation and inconvenience of free radicals, they produce proteins, protect from premature aging of the skin, in particular
• Minerals help the skin regeneration, to ease it from inflammation and hormonal problems such as acne, protect external attacks and help the renewal of cells
• Amino acids are Natural hydrating for the skin. They contribute to the creation of new cells. For example, proline is an amino acid found in collagen and its role is to maintain the hydrated skin. Amino acids are responsible for creating protein necessary to have beautiful skin.

Is aloe vera toxic to skin or dangerous?

The yellow liquid called "juice" - or more roughly the sap which is between the frost and the bark - can be toxic to consumption or use on the skin. This liquid contains aloin which is a powerful laxative. Above all, do not consume it if you do not have a constipation problem or if you have the fragile intestine; It can also be very irritating to the skin!

Sometimes the SUC is transformed into powder to deal with very specific intestine problems.

When and how to use aloe vera on the skin and for facial care?

Aloe vera can apply on the skin as soon as the juice and gel extraction. Just make a homogeneous mixture and theApply directly to the skin to hydrate it, to soothe it after a sunburn or after a few irritations. Gel can also be mixed with other active ingredients: hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, hibiscus oil, etc.

You find aloe vera in certain day creams, serums and other facial treatments. OUR Melāhuac hydrating day cream For example, contains concentrated aloe vera powder (Among other rich ingredients such as for example hyaluronic acid or acerola for vitamin C).

Having a very sensitive skin, the application of my moisturizer regenerates and soothes my skin immediately. Aloe vera is suitable for all skin types and can be mixed with different active ingredients without any danger.

Diana, co-founder of Melāhuac

Aloe vera well used is not at all an irritant for the skin, quite the contrary. It is suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.

Is aloe vera recommended for buttons and how to use it?

Aloe vera contains certain antiseptic and anti bacterial active ingredients Thanks to its minerals and amino acids. It’s very effective in making pimples disappear while applying a few drops of button gel. Aloe vera will regulate the pH of the skin and reduce the production of excess sebum, this will avoid the appearance of new pimples on the skin and will promote the regeneration of new cells.

What are the forms of aloe vera found in cosmetics?

The best known form of aloe vera is frost. THE aloe vera gel immediately soothes the skin And has a very pleasant texture. For the preparation of cosmetics (moisturizer or face serum) it is common to add theAloe vera in the form of powder so as not to affect the texture of the product. This powder contains the same effects as aloe vera but it has been treated before with water and possibly gum guar which is a natural thickener.

Our Melāhuac day cream contains aloe vera powder enriched and concentrated. We want to keep a fresh and enveloping texture while keeping the benefits of Aloe Vera and the other active ingredients.