Moisture is required to provide flexibility to the collagen network in the skin. Aloe restores the moisture balance and prevents existing moisture from evaporating because it forms a barrier that also protects against the elements as well as air pollution. 70% of the dermal layer consists of collagen. It has the ability to penetrate through all the layers of the skin supplying nutrients and moisture deep into the skin while dilating blood vessels and increasing blood supply as it penetrates. • Increased blood supply improves oxygen and nutrient delivery. It also stimulates collagen production necessary for skin renewal. • Age causes the collagen layer to weaken and results in loss of moisture and resilience. Aloe increases the concentration and strength of the collagen composition, which means a firmer skin and improved elasticity. • Formation of wrinkles and deep character lines are delayed and softened. • The solubility and absorption rate of moisturizers are increased.
ADVANTAGE OF THE ANTI-MICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF ALOE
The combined anti-cancer and immune stimulating properties make it extremely useful for the following:
• Skin cancer.
• Treatment of psoriasis.
• Prevention of wound infections.
• Increasing the solubility and absorption rate of medication such as cortisone prescribed for the skin
ADVANTAGE OF THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF ALOE
Ability to penetrate through all the skin layers supplying nutrients and moisture to the deepest skin structures such as connective tissue, blood vessels and epidermal cells.
• Blood vessels become dilated and stimulate lymph node activity, which lead to increased nutrient supply to the cells and faster recovery and cellular renewal.
• The increased blood supply improves the supply of oxygen and nutrients and stimulates fibroblastic (clot formation) activity that plays an important role in wound healing.
• Pigmentation is suppressed, thereby delaying the formation of freckles, moles and age spots.
• Cells are protected from ultraviolet radiation from the sun and aloe is scientifically proven as a UVB protector. Also prevents skin damage due to excessive sun exposure and accelerates healing of the sunburnt skin.
The advantage of the healing, anti-inflammatory properties of aloe.
It is extremely effective in the treatment of any injuries and wounds.
• Promotes cell renewal for all types of wounds such as burn, cut and scratch wounds. Renewal of skin tissue is 8 x faster than normal.
• Reduces swelling, accelerates wound contraction and wound breaking strength.
• Burn wounds and irritation caused by radiation are healed faster.
• Has an analgesic effect. • Reduces inflammation by inhibiting thromboxane (stimulates the activation of new blood platelets) by increasing blood supply.
Source: Aloe Ferox Newsletter November/December 2018 Edition 6/2018
