Aloe vera plant is a succulent plant like cactus and grows in warm and humid climate. Its long, thick skinned leaves contain a transparent, juicy substance which is referred to as aloe vera gel. The main components of this gel are essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, etc. The excellent healing effect of aloe vera gel for skin disorders is owing to the unique combination of all these components.
- Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel on Skin
Aloe vera is suitable for all types of skin. It can be safely used even on sensitive skin. Some of the useful qualities of aloe vera gel for skin care and treatment are as follows:
Aloe Vera for Dry Skin: Aloe vera gel has a moisturizing effect on the skin and is popularly used as a face moisturizer. Those women who use mineral make up regularly tend to get a dry skin after some time. Use of aloe vera gel prior to application of the make up can prevent such drying of the skin. Men can use it as an after shave. This will heal up the small cuts that occur during shaving at the same time it will moisturize the dry facial skin. READ MORE