Function of ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE
Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice, or Aloe Vera as
it is more commonly known, is extracted from the leaves of the plant Aloe. It
has been used medicinally for several thousands of years in many cultures.
Skin Care Benefits
Scientists have discovered over 200 nutritional
substances in Aloe Barbadensis leafs, including 20 minerals, 20 amino acids, 12
vitamins, and active enzymes.
Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice can soothe skin and serve as
an anti-inflammatory. It can be efficiently used topically, because of
its burn healing effects, scar reducing and wounds healing properties.
Aloe protects the skin from UV damage. The herb
contains aloin, which can block up to 30 percent of the ultraviolet rays when
applied to the skin’s surface.
This plant, which carry the status of super star,
contains an impressive number of vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6,
B12, C, E, Choline and Folic Acid. These vitamins are great for protecting the
skin from free radicals, dangerous compounds that cause signs of premature
aging due to damaging effects on the DNA and other cell structures.
The herb also contains enzymes, which are the
life-principle in every live. These organic molecules rejuvenate aged tissues
and promote healthy skin.
Scientists have shown that skin can absorb the key
ingredients of Aloe up to 7 layers deep. Thanks to this capacity, Aloe
effectively stimulates proteolytic enzyme action in skin tissue, stimulating
fibroblast cells that manufacture collagen.
Moreover, because of the aforementioned enzymatic
breakdown of dead skin cells from Aloe, it is an excellent cleansing and
detoxifying agent, that has ability to remove dead skin cells and toxins while
purifying the pores.
Aloe also acts as a moisturizing agent. The herb
can be an effective humectant, increasing water retention in the skin. It
moisturizes skin and also has antimicrobial properties against many common
bacteria and fungi.
Safety
Information
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has reviewed the safety of Aloe Barbadensis and determined
that they may be used as natural flavoring substance for direct addition to
food.
Link to FDA Code of Federal
Regulations for Aloe Barbadensis: Sec. 172.510
Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with
flavors..
The safety of Aloe
Barbadensis has been assessed by the Cosmetic
Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel
evaluated the scientific data and based on the available information concluded
that Aloe Barbadensis and the compounds containing Aloe Barbadensis were safe
for use as cosmetic ingredients.
Aloe Barbadensis may be
used in cosmetics and personal care products marketed in Europe according to
the general provisions of the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union.
Aloe Barbadensis may be
used in cosmetics and personal care products marketed in Europe according to
the general provisions of the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union.
The World Health
Organization has prepared a monograph on selected medicinal plants, including
Aloe. Link to WHO monographs
on selected medicinal plants
Mode of Action
Korean researchers from Seoul National University have
been investigated Aloe to define whether it could reduce wrinkles. They
described their findings in a study published in the journal “Annals of
Dermatology.” In just 90 days a daily low dose of Aloe gel was enough to
cause significant changes in facial wrinkles in women aged 45 years and over.
Scientists have concluded that wrinkle depth decreased and skin elasticity
improved due to increased collagen production.
Primary Nutrients Found in
Aloe
Amino
Acids
Anthraquinones
Enzymes
Hormones
Lignin
Minerals
Salicylic
Acid
Saponins
Sterols
Sugars
Vitamins
Scientific evidence:
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original link to this article can be found at:
http://rg-cell.com/aloe-barbadensis/
A wiki
link on aloe vera can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera
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