Aloe barbadensis is a succulent plant which is juicy in the inside. It offers many benefits, especially for skin types such as dry, damaged, broken, or sensitive. It offers anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, soothing, and anti-itching properties.
- Skin care: Its high water content (>99%) hydrates, moisturizes, and rejuvenates the skin. It is loaded with natural nutrients which offer various benefits. These include polysaccharides - hydrating, emollient, and anti-inflammatory properties and create a protective barrier on the skin, anthraquinones - antimicrobial and antioxidative, phytosterols - soothes the itchy skin and protect from transepidermal water loss, amino acids in aloe vera softens the skin and aloe vera is used in creams, lotions, soaps, and other personal care products
- Hair care: Its regular use can repair the dead skin cells on the scalp, promote hair growth and tackle an itchy scalp. It reduces dandruff, conditions the hair, and makes it smooth and shiny