{"id":40837,"date":"2021-05-22T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-22T06:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=40837"},"modified":"2021-05-21T12:57:36","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T10:57:36","slug":"aloe-vera-benefits-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-benefits-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Aloe Vera: why is so good for the skin (and much more!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Aloe Vera has been employed for centuries since it is considered a natural medicine for our body. From soothing properties to antioxidant ones, find out the incredible benefits of this plant for the skin!<\/h2>\n<p>Aloe, also known as <em>aloe barbadensis<\/em>, is a thick plant characterized by a short stem that is capable of storing water in its leaves. The substances contained in the leaves help the skin to heal, but it doesn\u2019t end here&#8230; let\u2019s discover the other numerous benefits of the aloe.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Aloe Vera contains healthy herbal substances<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Aloe Vera is a genuine natural medicine. For this reason, the beauty, pharmaceutical, and food industries widely use it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40839\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-40839\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-gel-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-gel-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-gel-870x490-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-gel-870x490-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-gel-870x490-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-gel-870x490-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Franziska Ingold on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Its leaves are thick, green, and fleshy and can be 30-50 centimetres long, and contain a vegetal tissue that can store water. In this way, the famous gel that we all associate with aloe products is naturally generated. This gel contains the majority of the plant\u2019s benefits, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. It has antioxidant and antibacterial properties <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40840\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-40840\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/crema-aloe-vera-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/crema-aloe-vera-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/crema-aloe-vera-870x490-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/crema-aloe-vera-870x490-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/crema-aloe-vera-870x490-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/crema-aloe-vera-870x490-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by \u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439 \u0414\u043c\u0438\u0442\u0440\u0438\u0439 on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Antioxidants are substances that are very important for our health. In fact, they can contrast, slow or neutralize the development of free radicals, and therefore protect the cells. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3729540\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to several investigations and researches<\/a>, the gel of this plant contains powerful natural antioxidants. These substances are <em>polyphenols<\/em> and they can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria which may cause infections.<\/p>\n<p>The antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties of the aloe make this plant ideal to heal wounds and numerous skin damages.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. It heals scalds and sunburns<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40841\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-40841\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/scottatura-solare-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/scottatura-solare-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/scottatura-solare-870x490-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/scottatura-solare-870x490-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/scottatura-solare-870x490-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/scottatura-solare-870x490-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by silviarita on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Maybe your grandma suggested rubbing some aloe gel on your skin after a severe sunburn. The use of this plant concerning scalds and sores has a long history and tradition. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6330525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some researchers<\/a> have proven how aloe can be effective to heal first- and second-degree burns and can reduce the skin healing process up to 9 days compared to common medications. In addition to this, aloe prevents skin blemishes and itching.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. It has soothing and hydrating properties <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40842\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-40842\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-propriet\u00e0-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-propriet\u00e0-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-propriet\u00e0-870x490-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-propriet\u00e0-870x490-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-propriet\u00e0-870x490-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/aloe-vera-propriet\u00e0-870x490-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Rosina-Sch on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6330525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recent studies<\/a> show how this plant can help skin store moisture and therefore people with dry skin should use it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Aloe Vera prevents wrinkles <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40843\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-40843\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/pelle-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/pelle-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/pelle-870x490-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/pelle-870x490-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/pelle-870x490-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/pelle-870x490-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Alexandr Ivanov on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2883372\/\">Some researchers<\/a>\u00a0pointed out how topical aloe gel can slow skin\u2019s aging. The analysis conducted on 30 women older than 45 has proven that the use of aloe gel has increased the production of collagen and improved skin\u2019s elasticity for a 90 days period.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover image: photo via canva pro<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aloe Vera has been employed for centuries since it is considered a natural medicine for our body. From soothing properties to antioxidant ones, find out the incredible benefits of this plant for the skin! 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