Aloe Vera: What is it, benefits, characteristics and ways of use

El aloe vera, also called aloe vera, is a plant that is well known due to its properties. Do you want to learn to distinguish the aloe plant and discover the benefits of aloe vera? Are you wanting to know all the benefits that aloe can bring to your life? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you have come to the right place.

En Ibizaloe we are experts in aloe vera gel. For this reason, in this post we give you all the details you need to know about properties and things What is aloe vera for?.

The properties of aloe vera have been recognized since ancient times, but the quality of the aloe vera products that we can find today vary enormously. Many of these differences are found in the purity of the active ingredients and in the type of processing that is carried out for the extraction of aloe vera gel.

	
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What is aloe vera and what is it for?

The aloe vera plant is part of the Asphodelaceae family. It is also known as acíbar, Barbados aloe o aloe It is a shrub with a short stem that can grow to approximately 30 cm. Its trunk is covered with leaves that are 40 to 50 cm long by 5 or 8 cm wide.

Aloe comes from hot and desert places. It is native to Arabia, however, it is already easily found in subtropical regions and temperate zones.

Characteristics of Aloe Vera Barbadensis

It can be differentiated mainly by its appearance. Its leaves grow upwards and are thickest near the root. Its touch is rough and on the edges they have hard filaments that can be easily confused with the spikes of a cactus. In addition, the leaves are green, but it is common for them to present whitish or yellow spots.

It is grown and maintained without too much care because it is a fairly resistant plant. However, we must take care of it from the cold. The ideal temperature for aloe to grow healthy is 16 to 26 degrees Celsius. For this reason, it is preferable to keep it indoors during the winter or to grow it in a greenhouse if we are in cold climates.

All the properties of aloe vera They are found on the inside of its leaves. To extract this aloe juice we will have to cut one of its leaves and open it. The touch of the internal part is viscous and lacks color. This extract is what we commonly know as pure aloe vera gel.

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What are the uses and benefits of aloe vera?

Many benefits of aloe vera for our health. This plant has mainly medicinal and cosmetic properties and has been used throughout history in many civilizations.

Some things What is aloe vera for? They are: to treat various skin problems, to whiten teeth or stains and to relieve pain. For this reason, it is used in psoriasis treatments, in anti-acne and anti-aging creams, in ointments to relieve burns or insect bites. It is also used to combat canker sores and in many other treatments that we could not even imagine.

Additionally, the aloe vera gel We can also ingest it mainly in drinks. Take a aloe vera juice every morning it can help you relieve problems such as gastritis and ulcers. Taking aloe vera for constipation will also be very effective.

You must bear in mind that if you want to take advantage of all the aloe vera benefits It is best to take the pulp only from plants that are at least 2 years old. This is because, if not, it is most likely that natural aloe vera does not have all the healing properties that we are talking about.

Thanks to all the elements that aloe has, we currently find hundreds of aloe vera products.

If you would like to buy aloe vera in pastes or any product that says it is made with aloe, remember that you must check the percentage of this plant that it contains. We advise you that at least this compound in 10% of aloe vera natural.

How does Aloe Vera help?

Aloe Vera is a plant that has a healing capacity thanks to the content of its gel, called acibar, which has nutritional content such as vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, C and E, as well as amino acids and minerals such as magnesium, iron and potassium.

Its star substance is germanium, which is what produces endorphins to soothe pain. Undoubtedly, it is not only a beautiful plant on the outside for home decoration, but it is also beautiful on the inside when given medicinal, cosmetic and nutritional uses. Today we focus on cosmetic Aloe Vera.

Benefits of Aloe Vera

One of the advantages of Aloe Vera is the moisturizing effect it produces on the skin. With both our pure gel and body lotion, you will be able to turn dry, damaged skin into soft, smooth and fresh.

Tired of the dandruff in your hair?

Aloe Vera, thanks to its cell regeneration, eliminates dandruff after several applications. You can check it with small amounts of our dry oil. Do not be scared if the first time you notice that the dandruff looks even more, because it means that the Aloe Vera has detached it from the skin, however, after combing your hair it will disappear.

acne solutions

Acne is another enemy that Aloe Vera manages to combat. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it not only eliminates pimples but also prevents their appearance as well as blackheads and pimples. If you suffer from acne Do not hesitate to try our Aloe cleansing milk.

Great for wrinkles

There are not only products from aloe vera facial to treat acne but also, thanks to its high nutritional content, it fights the signs of aging by gradually hiding wrinkles. In this case we recommend the aloe anti-aging cream.

Against sunburn

As we have already mentioned in other posts, Aloe Vera is ideal for calming the redness of the Sun burns, in addition to facilitating the elimination of sun spots. However, it not only covers this type of burn, but also reduces pain and redness in any of them, even those that sometimes appear after waxing.

Finally, Aloe Vera provides elasticity and firmness to the skin that also causes the reduction of those happy stretch marks. Do you want to know more benefits about Aloe Vera? The truth is that we could write an eternal post, so we invite you to continue reading our blog and discover all the secrets of Aloe Vera.

The 5 properties of aloe vera that you should know

In summary we can highlight the following properties and benefits of aloe vera that aloe vera offers us:

• Treatment of skin problems such as eczema or wart treatment.
• Whiten teeth and stains
• Relieve pain
• Fight constipation
• La Aloe Vera helps heal wounds or scars

 

➡ What elements does aloe contain?

All the cosmetic and medicinal properties that this plant has are due to the fact that it has at least 160 important elements in its leaves which help us improve our health and appearance.

Experts consider that aloe vera is so beneficial for us because of the union of all its compounds. That is, all the properties of aloe vera are not due to specific elements but to the union of all these.

Thanks to the fact that aloe is so rich, it allows us to ingest a large part of the elements that are important for our well-being in a single shot. In other words, we do not need more than one aloe vera product to ingest a high percentage of vitamins, amino acids, water, anthraquinones, mono- and polysaccharides among other nutrients.

Some of the 160 elements that the aloe vera barbadensis are:

✅ Vitamins of aloe vera

Vitamin B1, 2, 6 and 12: They help in the detoxification processes, in the formation of hemoglobin.

Provitamin A: Once you eat it, it becomes vitamin A and helps improve vision and regenerate skin and mucous membranes.

Vitamin C: This vitamin helps to strengthen the immune system, the formation of bones, teeth and blood. In addition, it protects cells from premature aging.

Vitamin E: Helps fight premature aging of cells, strengthens the heart and improves circulation.

✅ Essential amino acids

Aloe vera contains 7 (Lysine, Threonine, Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Methionine) of the 20 amino acids that our body needs for synthesis. These amino acids are not produced by our body, for this reason, it is important to include them in our diet.

✅ Nonessential amino acids

Aloe contains the following non-essential amino acids: Histidine, Arginine, Hydroxyproline, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Tyrosine.

Unlike essential amino acids, these are produced by our body. Therefore, it is not necessary to have a direct intake of these.

✅ Aloe vera enzymes

Enzymes allow chemical processes to take place. For this reason, they can speed up or slow them down. In aloe vera we find the following enzymes: Cyclooxygenase, Oxidase, Amylase, Catalase, Lipase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Carboxypeptidase.

These help to destroy in our body some free radical, in other words environmental toxins.

✅ Minerals and trace elements

These elements are essential for our health. Minerals and trace elements influence the functions of vitamins.

Iron: Helps the circulatory system and the immune system.

Calcium: This element is important for our bones and teeth.

Magnesium: Protects our body from diseases of the heart and blood vessels. In addition, it prevents the overexcitation of the nerves and muscles.

Manganese: It is ideal for detoxifying the body. Additionally it helps the generation of blood, bones and tendons.

Selenium: Having little selenium in our body can accelerate the aging of our cells. This destroys free radicals.

✅ Other elements of aloe

Water.

Anthraquinones: Aloin, Barbaloin, Isobarbaloin, Anthranolo, Aloetic acid, Cinnamic acid ester, Aloe-emodin, Emodin, Chrysophanic acid, Resistannolo.

Saccharides: Cellulose, Glucose, Mannose, L-Rhamnose, Aldopentose.

Aloe vera has gained much prominence in recent years, either as a decorative plant or as complementary treatments to medicinal ones. Having one of these plants at home is highly recommended to treat small burns, for skin treatments such as dryness, psoriasis, among others. But remember that, although this incredible plant has very healthy properties, it is not miraculous and you should always consult with your doctor when skin problems are abnormal.

In our online store you can find all kinds of products with aloe vera. We have our own organic plantation in order to use the highest quality aloe vera. If you want to know more about aloe vera, visit our plantation or continue browsing our blog.

6 truths about Aloe Vera

By now you should know very well that Aloe Vera is very beneficial for our health. If you still haven't stopped to find out what Aloe Vera can bring you, we will tell you 6 truths about this ancient plant.

• Aloe Vera gel nourishes and regenerates your skin

Aloe Vera manages from its first application to nourish and regulate the PH of the skin. That is why it is used to refresh, hydrate and regenerate the skin, especially after it is affected by some external factor: shaving, sunburn, irritation from the sun ...

Use the Aloe Vera gel daily and you will notice how every day you have healthier skin.

• Aloe Vera helps heal wounds

Our skin has 3 layers, which are: epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. Aloe Vera has the ability to penetrate deeply into our skin, reaching these 3 layers, which is why it is a great cell regenerator, which is why it helps to heal.

• It is beneficial for the stomach:

 Thanks to its bactericidal components, among other components, it regulates the digestive system. Dissolving Aloe Vera in water can treat stomach and duodenal ulcers. In our online store you can find all the properties of our Aloe Vera Aloe Vera juice.

• Serves to regenerate hair

Thanks to Aloe Vera, you can have much stronger and healthier hair. As we told you in another of our post, using our 100% Aloe Vera biological shampoo your hair will gain vitality.

• Aloe Vera prevents the formation of Acne

Aloe Vera manages to transform our blackheads into soap so that their removal is much easier, which is why it is highly advisable to use Aloe Vera during anti-acne treatments. We recommend you use our cream for oily skin as well as our pure Aloe Vera gel. You will notice the change!

• Your respiratory system benefits.

Thanks to its immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory bronchodilator effect, the symptoms of allergic asthma are reduced. Since the components of Aloe Vera help to make the oxygen / carbon monoxide exchange much easier.

These are just 6 of the many truths about Aloe Vera, to know all its benefits you can see our section of the web: Uses and applications of Aloe Vera.