Aloe vera, a natural dressing

Renowned for its moisturizing action, this oily plant is endowed with formidable cutaneous properties. It promotes healing, soothes the skin and has anti-aging properties.

Since the dawn of time, aloe vera is used to treat small cutaneous sores. The Egyptians already evoked its virtues to cure infections. The secret of aloe vera? An incredible capacity of resistance! This succulent plant, cultivated all around the Mediterranean, survives perfectly in desert climates. Its leaves are covered with stomata, small openings that promote exchanges and close to maintain hydration. "Aloe contains 99% water, which is attracted by mucilages (sugars) that act as micro-sponges.When a leaf is cut, we see flow this aqueous gel," says Marie-Hélène Lair, Director of Scientific Communication at Clarins. Its juice is extracted from the leaves, which are peeled to eliminate aloin, an irritating laxative substance, then washed and rinsed before recovering the precious liquid. Which, used in cosmetics, has also become a drink that is both thirst-quenching and detox.

Aloe vera soothes the sores immediately
In countries where aloe vera grows, it is not uncommon to have a pot in the kitchen to quickly calm small burns and other wounds. Although it is easily absorbed by the stratum corneum, a thin film often remains on the surface and forms a comforting patch . Studies have shown that its composition, rich in sugars, glycoproteins and many amino acids, facilitates healing.It also relieves inflammation with an enzyme, bradykinase, which reduces the sensation of pain. Often used in the form of a ready-to-use aqueous gel, aloe provides the skin with a fresh effect that effectively reduces the feeling of overheating due to irritation. Non greasy, this gel is suitable for all skin types, including the most sensitive ones.

Aloe vera stimulates hydration
Aloe vera boosts the natural moisturizing process of the skin. "Its sugars are the same as those found in the dermis," says the specialist, "they stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid, which retains water in the cells and provides immediate and long-term hydration. when the environment is healthy, all the cells work better, including the supporting fibers fibroblasts and collagen. " Qualified as an anti-aging plant , aloe helps smooth the skin and improve its appearance. It also delivers a stimulating and nutritious cocktail thanks to the vitamins (A, B1, B2, C, E ...) and the twenty or so minerals it contains, essential for the proper functioning of the cutaneous system.