5 benefits of aloe vera gel for skin health
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Aloe vera gel or aloe vera gel is one of the ingredients used in many skin care products. This is because aloe vera is able to deal with inflamed and irritated skin, fight bacteria, and moisturizes the skin. Here are the benefits of aloe vera gel that you can get.
Moisturizes Skin
If you have dry skin problems, using aloe vera gel can be an option. Vitamin E in aloe vera is useful for moisturizing the skin. Meanwhile, vitamin C is responsible for brightening the skin.
Quoting from Prevention (prevention.com), aloe vera also contains antioxidants that are able to maintain and strengthen the skin’s skin barrier. As a result, the skin looks softer and is free from various skin problems.
Overcoming Sunburn
Sunburn or sunburned skin can cause irritation. You can overcome this by using aloe vera gel because this natural ingredient contains anti-inflammatory which can reduce pain and soothe the skin.
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Another benefit of aloe vera gel is that the wound healing process is faster and collagen synthesis increases due to the presence of natural sugars. As a result, the skin becomes more moist and protected from the effects of the sun.
Treating Acne Scars
Apart from being antibacterial and anti-fungal, aloe vera also contains salicylic acid. These ingredients are able to moisturize dry acne scars due to acne treatment.
However, Prevention reminds you to still consult a dermatologist. Not all types of acne and scars can be treated optimally with aloe vera. The functions that have been mentioned are only able to treat minor acne.
Cleaning Leftover Make Up
Did you know that aloe vera gel can also be used to remove makeup residue? The content in aloe vera makes this material quite safe to use to clean make-up on your face.
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However, be sure to test it first so that the aloe vera gel doesn’t irritate it. You can try aloe vera gel on the arm or behind the ear. If there is no irritation reaction, you can use it to clean the rest of your make up.
Reduces Itching Due to Insect Bites
If your skin gets bitten by insects and feels itchy, you can treat it by using aloe vera gel. The anti-inflammatory in aloe vera will reduce the itching and redness caused by the insect attack.
Editor: Belladina Biananda
