Since ancient times, the aloe vera plant is known as an herbal plant that is widely used to treat various complaints on the hair and skin. Then, what are the benefits of aloe vera for facial skin health? Here's an explanationsaher.
Aloe Vera or Aloe vera is a plant that contains a variety of nutrients. This plant comes from the Mediterranean area, but now aloe vera has been widely bred in Asia, Europe, and South America.
Aloe vera is known to have many benefits for the skin and hair. That is why, aloe vera is commonly used as an ingredient in various beauty and health products. Aloe vera in the form of a gel or extract is often added to soap, shampoo, lotion, or face cream. In addition, aloe vera can also be consumed in the form of food or drink.
Benefits of Aloe Vera for Facial Skin Health
Besides being useful as a natural facial cleanser, the various benefits of aloe vera for the health and beauty of facial skin are:
1. Moisturizing skin
Whatever your skin type, moisturizer is still needed to protect and maintain healthy skin. Aloe vera contains polysaccharides and sterols which can help retain skin moisture.
2. Accelerate wound healing
Aloe vera can accelerate wound healing on the skin. The content of calcium and antioxidants in aloe vera can accelerate the division of keratinocyte cells (cells that produce keratin in the skin) and strengthen skin tissue. Aloe vera is also known to be good for healing wounds on the skin caused by sunburn.
3. Helps smooth the surface of the skin
Acceleration of cell division of keratinocytes will also smooth the surface of the skin. The benefits of aloe vera on this one can help remove dead skin cells, to be replaced with new, healthy and strong skin cells. Aloe vera is also claimed to make the face look whiter and brighter.
4. Contains antioxidants and nutrients for skin
Various vitamins contained in aloe vera, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are antioxidants that can ward off free radical attacks due to exposure to smoke and air pollution on the face.
Not only that, aloe vera also contains various enzymes that can prevent premature aging of the skin.
5. Help relieve inflammation and itching
The inside of the aloe vera leaf contains substances that have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This property is useful for relieving complaints on skin with acne problems, dermatitis (eczema), irritation after exposure to the sun, and psoriasis.
Benefits of Aloe Vera on Various Jenis Face skin
There are various types of facial skin, there are normal, dry, oily, and sensitive skin types. Each skin type has different needs and problems, so it needs to be treated in different ways.
The following are various ways to use aloe vera for facial skin care based on the skin type:
1. Kdry skin
People with dry skin must use a moisturizer as part of a series of facial treatments, to avoid irritation, itching, burning, or even acne.
Use aloe vera gel or a moisturizer with aloe vera extract after washing your face. Spray A face containing aloe vera gel can also be used in the middle of the day or when the face feels very dry.
Avoid using aloe vera on sensitive areas, such as the eyes and the inside of the mouth or nose.
2. Knormal skin
Normal skin is rarely problematic, but still needs to be cared for to prevent dullness and premature aging, as well as acne.
Use aloe vera gel as a moisturizer. Face masks and serums containing aloe vera extract can also be used to treat normal skin, to avoid various skin problems.
3. Koily skin
You can use products with aloe vera to prevent acne and relieve inflamed acne. The trick is to apply aloe vera gel on the face, let stand for 10-15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Avoid using aloe vera products with other moisturizing ingredients that contain lanolin or mineral oil, so your skin doesn't feel greasy.
4. Ksensitive skin
For those of you who have sensitive skin, choose aloe vera products that do not contain perfume or alcohol because they can cause irritation to the skin.
You can use a sunscreen that is equipped with aloe vera extract to overcome the stinging and burning sensation on the facial skin due to sun exposure.
Aloe vera can also help speed up the healing of abrasions or minor burns and bumps on the face. The trick, clean the face with mild soap and clean water, then apply aloe vera gel on the face. Allow the aloe vera gel to dry for a few minutes, then rinse.
Aloe vera gel can be applied twice a day, and try to choose a product that contains the highest concentration of pure aloe.
But keep in mind, not everyone is suitable for aloe vera. If a red, itchy, or sore rash appears on your skin after applying aloe vera, you may have an irritation or allergy. Rinse immediately and stop using the product. If necessary, consult a dermatologist for treatment and advice on the safe use of aloe vera.
Written by:
dr. Alya Hananti