Aloe vera is a perennial plant originating from South Africa, cultivated also in many tropical, subtropical countries and many warm areas of Spain. It belongs to the family of Liliaceae (Lilies). It often has white stains which disappear as it grows. In the spring, it blooms at 2 or 3 years, and a stem grows – with one or more ends from which yellow flowers hang.
Traditional properties
It has a wide range of properties, we will particularly highlight its power to remove poisons and waste from cells.
Traditionally, it has been used in cosmetology. It brings an exquisite skin care and treats also skin stains, acne, the hair, muscular pains, insect bites, artritis, stretch marks, varicose veins, cuts, wounds, eczema etc.
It has an emollient character, for sensitive skins, calming and softening them, due to the presence of polysaccharides, galactose and uronic acids.
It has a high water content, which facilitates its penetration into the skin until the damaged cells and tissues are eliminated while stimulating the production of new cells. All this without blocking the pores. It is suitable for all skin types depending on the incipient with which it is mixed. It has a great antiseptic and astringent power and increases the elasticity of the skin, gives it firmness and helps cleanse the pore.
Its gelatine is smooth and natural with a pH of 4.5, similar to that of human skin. Due to all these characteristics it is part of our cosmetic products (it can be found in our Cream for Oily Skin, Protective Moisturizing Cream, Balanced Moisturizing Cream and Anti-Aging Cream).
The reasons for its efficiency, apart from its rich composition, according to Leo Weinstein, are partly a mystery, maybe they are due to the fact that aloe vera produces a life generator substance, called “Biogens” – discovered by the Dr. V. Filatov in the USSR in 1950. This doctor proved that “Biogens” revitalize the skin through accelerating the healing process as well as the elimination of dead cells, as well as the production of new ones.
Composition of Aloe Vera
- Water, Resin, Aloin, Enzymes, Proteins, Vitamins B12, B6, B5, B1, A and C.
Aloe Vera olygos
- Sulfides, Manganese, Germanium, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Aluminium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Silver, Chrome, Phosphorus.
- Germanium is a very special component, found in large quantities in all those plants considered “miraculous” for their health benefits.
Esoteric properties of Aloe Vera
- Aloe Vera has been chosen by NASA as a plant that absorbs 90% of the toxicity of materials such as: PVC, fiberglass, varnishes, paints, etc.
- In many places it is considered as a guardian and good luck carrier, protecting the homes and businesses of those who care for it.
- It is compared to the power of the diamond in the mineral world. It is a plant ruled by the moon. In the mystical sense, it has the power to purify the soul. It is recommended to have it planted at home for protection and luck.
Ways of use
- Among the many ways of use we highlight the simplest, you can eat the plant directly, cutting a piece of leaf each day directly from the plant, you can eat directly by peeling the skin or beaten with fruit.
- It can be put directly on the skin or hair although it is advisable to mix it with an incipient because it can only dry the skin. When the leaf is cut, a yellow liquid called acíbar appears with a very bitter smell and taste. If you are going to use it for the skin it is important to leave the leaves to rest with the cut downwards to eliminate the acíbar since it can be a little irritating.
Cosmética y Agricultura Ecológica ACENE