What is aloe vera gel used for?

Aloe vera gel is a very popular skin care product. It contains multiple ingredients of natural aloe vera, which has a good protective effect on the skin. Aloe vera gel also has anti-acne and anti-inflammatory effects. So what are the uses of aloe vera gel?

Hydrating

The aloe vera moisturizing factor in aloe vera gel can replenish the skin with abundant moisture, and effectively lock in moisture, leaving the skin hydrated and smooth.

Skin whitening

Aloe vera gel contains nutrients that can astringe the skin and activate cell vitality, so it can moisturize and whiten the skin. For example, aloesin, anthraquinone, and cinnamic acid esters contained in aloe vera can absorb ultraviolet rays and can effectively protect against the sun. The amino acids, organic acids, aloesin and other ingredients contained in aloe vera gel can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and hinder the formation of melanin.

Anti-inflammatory

Aloe vera gel has good sterilization and anti-inflammatory effects. It can neutralize the cytotoxins that cause inflammation, kill pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, and has good anti-inflammatory effects on impetigo, folliculitis, paronychia, stomatitis, lip ulcers, toothache, etc.

Relieve itching

The air is dry and cold in autumn and winter, and the skin is prone to dehydration. When the moisture in the epidermis is lower than the required content, it will cause itchy skin. Aloe vera gel has a very good moisturizing effect. It can penetrate deep into cells to replenish moisture, repair damage caused by dry skin, and has a relatively obvious anti-itching effect on dry itching.