Today, we're telling you EVERYTHING about Aloe Vera, without forgetting anything! Of all the commonly used natural cosmetic products, Aloe Vera is undoubtedly one of the favorites. It is a product highly appreciated for its pleasant texture, its numerous properties and uses and its ease of incorporation into a recipe. Of course, you can also use it alone. Identity card Name: Aloe Vera Barbadensis Other names: Desert Lily, "divine plant, Harmony remedy, Silent healer, plant of immortality, physician of the sky, Divine medicine, fountain of youth, doctor in a jar Origin: Mexico, India, South America, Central America, Africa, Australia, Caribbean, Iran Botanical family: Xanthorrhoaceae Parts used: Central mucilaginous pulp Storing Aloe Vera Gel: To get the most out of your aloe vera gel, store it in its tightly closed container away from light and moisture. Your product will be best preserved if it is stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated place. Our gel is preserved, however if you wish you can keep it chilled for a more cooling effect when you apply it. Be sure not to heat your aloe vera gel. This will remove most of its properties and benefits. Our aloe vera gel and powder are not suitable for ingestion. They are for external use only for cosmetic purposes. Our aloe vera is listed under the name "aloe barbadensis" in the INCI list. It is a pure gel. Storing Aloe Vera Powder: Store aloe vera powder at room temperature, away from heat and light. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Precautions: In case of contact with eyes, rinse them for several minutes while keeping the eyelids apart. If swallowed, rinse mouth. What is aloe vera? Aloe vera gel is a pulp extracted from the plant of the same name. This colorless mucilage is composed almost entirely of water (99%). It has many benefits for the body and hair. It is particularly moisturizing and soothing. This gel is also appreciated for the many other ingredients that compose it: vitamins A, B12, C, E, more than 15 amino acids, calcium, potassium, sodium, zinc, magnesium… Extremely penetrating, this gel owes this characteristic to a molecule called lignin. It is therefore very quickly absorbed by the skin. WAAM Aloe Vera gel is 97.15% organic and certified by COSMOS/ECCOCERT. This means that the production and processing methods used to obtain it are environmentally friendly and respectful of human health. Natural resources are used responsibly, while respecting biodiversity and the product does not contain parabens, phenoxyethanol, perfumes, synthetic dyes or GMOs. Our consumers have access to reliable and transparent information on the product's natural and organic ingredient content. History, origin and cultivation of aloe vera The name Aloe vera comes from Arabic and Latin. The word aloe is derived from the Arabic word "alloeh," meaning "bitter, shiny substance." The word vera comes from Latin and means "true." Used for thousands of years, aloe vera was highly prized in ancient civilizations. Evidence of aloe being used for medicinal purposes dates back over 5,000 years! It is said that the Egyptians even took it to their tombs to accompany them on journeys into the afterlife. It was also planted along the pyramids for this purpose. If the aloe bloomed, then it was known that the pharaoh had indeed reached the other side. They even called it the "plant of immortality." Egyptian queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti were also known to have incorporated aloe vera into their beauty rituals. Aloe vera is also very popular in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. A symbol of rebirth and longevity in India, it is also used in certain rituals or in funeral pyres. In China, it was used to treat sinusitis and fever in young children. In ancient times, samurai were said to have coated their bodies with aloe vera pulp. They believed this made them immortal and drove away demons. The Mayans found in this plant an antioxidant ingredient to preserve their youth. For the Greeks, aloe vera was a symbol of beauty, patience, and fortune. They also used it to treat burns and cuts. For them, it signified beauty, patience, and fortune. Legend has it that Alexander the Great even captured the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean to ensure he had enough aloe vera for his soldiers. They used it to treat their wounds. From the 15th century onwards, interest in aloe vera declined. In the 17th century, Dutch settlers began cultivating it in Africa and exporting it around the world. Scientists began to study the plant, particularly one of its active ingredients: aloin. Its therapeutic properties, particularly for burns, gradually became apparent. After the atomic bombs exploded in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the Japanese began using it to treat the skin of the injured. Its effectiveness was soon recognized. It was in the 1930s that this plant finally experienced a real boom and became sought after. Americans particularly appreciated its effective action on X-ray burns (due to cancer treatments, for example). However, the formula for aloe vera gel was not yet stable. At that time, it was still very difficult to store. In the late 1900s, stabilized aloe vera gel was finally marketed internationally. This was made possible thanks to the research of an American pharmacist. The tree and its characteristics An aloe or an aloe? Aloe is a masculine noun that refers to both a plant and a variety of aloe vera. It is therefore called an aloe vera. It grows mainly in dry areas. It is found in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. This plant also grows in certain regions of India. It is a very simple plant to cultivate. There are approximately 300 different varieties of Aloe . However, it is Aloe vera Barbadensis that is favored for its countless properties. Aloe vera can grow up to 1m tall on average. This plant grows easily in warm areas. It can even be found on a beach. Indeed, it needs very little water to grow. It also needs good light to grow, but it does not like direct sunlight, which tends to dry it out. It is a succulent. This type of plant grows by avoiding direct sunlight, as it tends to dry it out. It has very little resistance to cold. Its leaves then turn yellow. It is also important to avoid very low temperatures (below 5°C) and prefer a location at room temperature to encourage their growth. In spring, buds appear at the base of the plant. They are located under the first leaves. Flowering occurs in March, but aloe vera gel can be harvested year-round. These tubular, oblong flowers are yellow-orange and grow at the center of the plant's inflorescence. Aloe vera leaves are triangular, long, and fleshy. They are green in color and dotted with small, very soft spines. They are made up of three layers. The first is a gel made of 99% water. It contains several amino acids and vitamins. The second layer is similar to latex. Finally, the last layer is thicker and protects the previous layers. Aloe vera is a depolluting plant ; it absorbs formaldehyde in interiors. Aloe vera in a few figures 45%: Cosmetics accounted for 45% of global aloe vera consumption in 2015 1.92 kg: This is the amount of aloe vera produced every second in 2015 3.3 billion: This is the global market share in dollars that aloe vera is expected to represent before 2021. How to get aloe vera gel? How is aloe vera gel obtained? Extraction First, the aloe vera leaves are harvested and sorted by hand. They are then washed and prepared for gel extraction. Finally, the skin is removed to extract the precious gel. Pasteurized and then stored at low temperatures, it retains all of its natural properties. How is aloe vera powder obtained? Harvesting aloe vera is the same for both gel and powder. However, to obtain the latter, the aloe vera gel concentrate is dried, frozen, then ground into powder and stored in a cool, dry place to preserve its quality. What makes aloe vera so special? Aloe vera is particularly moisturizing for the upper layers of the skin and for the hair. With its very refreshing gel texture, it instantly soothes irritated and sore skin. Aloe vera is easily incorporated into homemade beauty treatments and can be used on the face, body, and hair. It's very gentle, even suitable for children. It is an ingredient that appeals to most people because it is very simple, effective and multi-purpose. Aloe vera gel helps detangle hair and keep it moisturized. Aloe vera gel is suitable for all skin and hair types. It can even be used on very young children. A tip for an instant anti-aging effect! Cold has a toning effect and helps tighten pores. To hydrate and tone your skin, make aloe vera ice cubes. Simply pour a little aloe vera gel into an ice cube tray. Let it sit for a few hours before using your ice cubes. Applied to your face, they will hydrate the skin, plump it, and give it a healthy, youthful glow in an instant.
