Aloe vera is a succulent plant and is revered for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. The gel is what is typically used, and is extracted from the inner leaf of the plant. Common uses are to soothe and moisturize the skin because of its anti-inflammatory and humectant properties. It contains loads of antioxidants, making it a great choice for skincare products.
The Historical and Therapeutic Uses of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years in various cultures around the world, including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is known for its wound healing properties, and soothes inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis and is great at treating acne and sunburns.
Aloe Vera is Skin's Best Friend
With all of these wonderful benefits, we also like using aloe vera in our formulations because it can replace water which adds in humectant properties to the formulation, keeping the skin hydrated and moisturized. It's just overall really good for the skin.
Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel in Kossma Beauty Skincare:
- Soothes and hydrates the skin
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Rich in antioxidants
- Promotes wound healing
- Medicinal treatment for inflammatory skin conditions, acne, eczema and sunburns
