What is aloe vera?

Aloe vera is a plant that is part of the aloe species. It is one of the most widely used plants in cosmetics with its counterpart aloe ferrox. Known for its great medicinal properties, it is composed of more than 150 active ingredients, including minerals such as zinc and selenium, vitamins (C, E, B!). Aloe vera is therefore a real nutritional cocktail, moisturizing, healing, repairing and even anti-aging! What more could you ask for?

How to choose your aloe vera gel?

Be careful not to make any mistakes when buying aloe vera gel. Many of the gels sold in pharmacies, drugstores or even supermarkets are actually made from water, to which is added, in the best case, a little liquid aloe vera juice or, in the worst case, dehydrated aloe vera powder. This has nothing to do with the natural plant and the formula loses all its benefits.

To recognize a good aloe vera gel, look at its list of ingredients. Aloe vera must be in first place - of course - under the name Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice. If you find the Aqua ingredient - water - in the first position, it's not real aloe vera, it's simply thickened aloe vera juice.

How to use aloe vera?
Aloe vera gel is known to have an infinite number of benefits and can therefore be used in many ways, here is a list (not exhaustive!):

In moisturizer

Aloe vera gel is an ideal ally for combination to oily skin that needs hydration. Thanks to its moisturizing and nourishing properties, it will soak your skin gently without saturating it. You can therefore use it as a day cream, especially in summer. It will give you a fresh effect, a smooth and matte finish, without shining! Perfect, right?

In soothing care

Whether it's redness, irritation, sunburn or even after waxing, the aloe vera gel will have an immediate soothing effect! Apply a few drops of gel and gently massage the affected area. It will soothe the feeling of warmth that you can feel and even allow the healing of small wounds or cuts. Miracle!

With lifting and firming care

Thanks to its repairing and anti-ageing active ingredients, the aloe vera gel can be used as an eye and face lift mask, especially on mature skin. To do this, apply a thick layer of gel all over your face, paying particular attention to the eye contour area. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with clear water before rehydrating with your usual cream.

The aloe vera gel will also make an excellent firming and healing gel to effectively fight cellulite and stretch marks. Young mothers will be satisfied!

For hair care against dandruff and excess sebum

Aloe vera gel is particularly effective in the treatment of dandruff and excess sebum, which, if not treated in time, can cause hair loss. Thanks to all the nutrients contained in the aloe vera gel, your hair will be revitalized at the root and will become beautiful and shiny! How to do this? It's simple, once or twice a week, gently massage your scalp for a few minutes with the aloe vera gel, preferably before your shampoo. For a more visible result, let the solution work all night long. Guaranteed effect!

Bonus: Aloe vera gel also excels in its detangling role!

Now you know how to use aloe vera gel! So friends of natural beauty, hurry to get this little treasure of nature! ;)