The Amazing Benefits of Aloe in Skin Care

Our skin is an important organ of the body - in fact it is the largest. It protects the whole structure from external factors such as the sun, weather and environmental toxins. So it deserves the best protection and maintenance it can get.

Every day, we subject our skin to a wide host of irritants such as harsh, chemical-laden soaps and cleaning formulations. We liberally spray the body with moisture-depleting perfumes or colognes and subject ourselves to the scorching sun, the stinging cold and the drying winds. The skin acts as our body’s defender against nature’s aggressors - airborne viruses and bacteria, environmental toxins and poisons that could seriously affect it over time. That is why it is quite important to give skin the best defense there is.

Aloe Vera gel is probably the oldest and most widely recognized natural and herbal ingredient used for skincare and protection. It has long been used to relieve radiation burns,sunburn and promote the healing of wounds. It has also been found to be highly effective in moisturizing and softening the various layers of the skin.

Aloe Vera gel comprises more than 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds that include 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, 12 vitamins plus enzymes, polysaccharides and antibiotic agents. It has brought revolutionary benefits to natural skin care, and researchers have described it as “a pharmacy within a plant”.

Aloe Vera is perhaps best known for the numerous ways in which it can relieve common skin irritations. Apart from traditionally being used as a burn treatment, aloe provides relief to itching, sores, psoriasis, eczema, acne and pimples, insect bites, minor wounds and fungal infections. Natural aloe gently exfoliates and gets rid of dead surface cells to bring back a radiant glow to the skin.It has also been proven beneficial in keeping the skin young-looking and in fighting other signs of aging.. Aloe has also been observed to decrease pigmentation and prevent extreme conditions of oiliness or hydration deficiencies.

With so many healthful and curative ingredients in it, it is not surprising that aloe has become a popular and effective ingredient in natural skincare. Cosmetic makers and skin product manufacturers have added Aloe Vera to their skin care products ingredients for more than 30 years now. Trusted for centuries to alleviate skin conditions and regenerate cells for a radiant glow, Cleopatra was even one of its avid users. So it comes as no surprise that after all the years, it remains one of the most effective and popular skincare product components.

Continuing research will definitely uncover more skincare benefits from aloe use. In the meantime, you can begin to take care of your skin naturally with some of the best quality products available.

The Aloe Vera Fleur de Jouvence Skincare Collection, brings you the full effects of natural aloe with its particularly restorative benefits minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. Aloe Vera and other exceptional moisturizers are blended with the unique cellular substances of hydrolyzed elastin and collagen for enhanced protection and nourishment to the skin. The Fleur de Jouvence range includes an exfoliating cleanser and rehydrating toner, a firming foundation lotion, recovering night crème, and a unique non-surgical facelift mask comprising a facial contour mask powder and pure aloe activator that is mixed fresh for each use.

For a luxurious treat try this new range - The Sonya Skin Care Collection. This regime blends the power of aloe and other superior moisturizers with fruit extracts and white tea extract, the new rage in anti-aging. Indulge in these five products for a huge treat to your skin. The Sonya Skin Care Collection includes a cleanser, deep cleansing exfoliator, toner, nourishing serum and balancing cream.

The skin is made up of three layers: the subcutaneous, the epidermis and the dermis. The dermis is the deepest layer that contains fibroblast cells responsible for skin elasticity and suppleness. New cells are constantly manufactured to replace the dead ones on the surface. It takes approximately 21 to 28 days for fibroblasts to manufacture new cells and reach the skin surface where results can be visible. So we recommend using a new skin care regime for a minimum of 30 days to start experiencing the benefits. A full 60 day use will bring better results and the best benefits.