Aloe Vera Skin Care Uses

It is not unusual for a natural skin care remedy to have anti-pathogen activity. Some of the other ingredients that have been proven effective against a fairly broad range of microscopic organisms include tea tree oil, manuka honey, ginger and turmeric.

It’s not a good idea to rely solely on an aloe vera skin care product to treat an infection. It is not a broad spectrum antibiotic. In other words, it is only effective against some types of bacteria and fungus. Its antiviral activity is limited, as well.

Anti-Inflammatory Activity

Inflammation plays a role in conditions like psoriasis, eczema and acne. Natural anti-inflammatories are often better tolerated and accompanied by fewer unwanted side effects than anti-inflammatory medications.

When you go to buy a natural skin care remedy, it is easy to become confused. Unless the product contains a drug like hydrocortisone, the label will not mention that the product has anti-inflammatory activity.

A manufacturer can say that a cream is soothing, but if they say that it has anti-inflammatory activity, they must adhere to FDA regulations concerning drugs. The same is true of oral supplements and herbal remedies. It is up to the consumer to learn what a product has been proven to do; why it is for sale. So, for your information, aloe vera skin care remedies have natural anti-inflammatory activity.

Burn Healing

There have been conflicting results of trials in which the remedies were used on burns or wounds. Some researchers believe that the different results are due to the use of the whole plant, which includes aloin, rather than the transparent fluid found in the inner leaves. Aloin, an irritant, is found in the yellow/green sap.

In the most recent reviews, researchers concluded that the majority of the evidence supports the use of this natural skin care remedy to treat first and second degree burns.

Other Aloe Vera Uses

The extract is a good ingredient for moisturizers, lotions and cleansers. It is a more environmentally friendly alternative than antibacterial hand soaps containing triclosan, which is not biodegradable and it may be just as effective as those products.

The following skin care product Ole Henriksen Aloe Vera Deep Cleanser (12 fl. oz.) for oily skin will leave the skin really clean, with added chamomile extract that acts as an anti-inflammatory and vitamin e that heals, restores, and nourishes.

Aloe vera skin care remedies of all kinds are safe for continued use. No unwanted side effects have been associated with the products, as long as they are properly prepared from the inner leaves. Read the following article if you are interested in all natural skin care .

Aloe Vera Face Mask

• A good aloe vera remedy for acne scar skin care
  
  This works better if you can take the aloe vera juice from the leaves. You can grow your own or buy one. Just apply the juice directly over the skin. To avoid allergic reactions do a test on the wrist first.
  
  
• Good to calm pimples
  
  Dissolve 4 or 5 aspirins with few drops of warm water. Mix it with 100% aloe vera gel. Apply over the face and leave it on for few minutes. Rinse gently with warm water.
  
  
• Feed the skin
  
  Mix pure aloe vera gel with one spoon of olive oil and one vitamin E capsule. This is a good moisturizer for aging skin . Apply as needed.

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