Can aloe vera juice be applied directly to the face?

Aloe vera is an ornamental plant. It also has certain medicinal value and therapeutic effects. You can usually apply the juice from the aloe leaves on your face. It has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects, and it is also good at moisturizing the skin. Of course, for people with allergic constitutions, it is best not to do this to avoid side effects. Wash your face immediately after applying it.

What are the uses of aloe vera

1. Sterilization effect:

Aloe tincture. It is a substance with strong antibacterial properties that can kill fungi, molds, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, inhibit and eliminate the development and reproduction of pathogens. The antibacterial and bactericidal bacteria of aloe vera include: diphtheria, tetanus, pneumonia, lactic acid bacteria, dysentery, Escherichia coli, black death bacteria, cholera, as well as bacteria that cause otitis media, cystitis, suppuration, measles, rabies, polio, epidemic encephalitis and other diseases.

Aloe vera's bradykininase combines with vasopressin to fight inflammation. In particular, aloe polysaccharides can enhance the body's resistance to disease and cure chronic diseases such as dermatitis, chronic nephritis, cystitis, bronchitis, etc.

Aloe polysaccharides and vitamins have good nourishing, moisturizing and whitening effects on human skin. Especially for acne, which is the most annoying problem for young girls, aloe vera is very effective in eliminating acne. Aloe-emodin and other anthraquinone glycosides can make hair soft and shiny, relaxed and comfortable, and have the effect of removing dandruff. Therefore, aloe vera cosmetics such as aloe vera beauty cream, aloe vera skin care cream, and aloe vera hair dye account for 80% of the European cosmetics market. 4. Stomachic and laxative effects:

The active ingredients in aloe vera, such as aloe-emodin and aloe-emodin, play a role in increasing appetite and relieving laxative effects. Taking an appropriate amount of aloe vera can strengthen stomach function, enhance physical fitness, and can also restore the appetite of critically ill patients who have lost their appetite due to deficiency caused by excess evidence. For healthy people, long-term consumption of aloe vera and aloe vera baths can prevent and treat certain diseases, but health care should still be tailored to individual conditions. The body fluids of healthy people are slightly alkaline. Excessive fatigue or stressful life can make the body fluids acidic, making it easy to be infected by viruses. Regular use of aloe vera can keep the body fluids alkaline, maintain health and prevent colds. Aloe vera is a relatively effective medicine for treating constipation caused by excess heat. For severe constipation caused by kidney deficiency or spleen deficiency, it is necessary to use mild and qi-invigorating foods or medicines to treat it. Taking aloe vera, which is very bitter and cold and can clear away heat and reduce fire, will aggravate the condition. Therefore, different methods should be used for different types of diseases. If it is cold, treat it with heat, and if it is hot, treat it with cool. 5. Cardiotonic and blood-activating effects:

Calcium isocitrate in aloe vera has the effects of strengthening the heart, promoting blood circulation, softening hardened arteries, lowering cholesterol levels, and dilating capillaries, thereby unblocking blood circulation, reducing cholesterol levels, alleviating the burden on the heart, maintaining normal blood pressure, and removing "toxins" from the blood.

6. Immune and regenerative effects :

Aloe vera, trauma hormone and polyglycopeptide mannoside (Ke-2) have the effects of resisting viral infection and promoting wound healing and recovery. They have the functions of anti-inflammatory and bactericidal, clearing away heat and swelling, softening the skin and maintaining cell vitality. The combination of gelatin and callus acid also has wound healing activity. Therefore, it is an ideal medicine for treating trauma (hemorrhagic trauma and non-hemorrhagic trauma) without leaving scars.