Today, we're telling you EVERYTHING about Aloe Vera, without leaving anything out! Of all the frequently 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, it can also be used on its own. Identity card Name:Aloe Vera Barbadensis Other names:Desert lily, "divine plant", Remedy of harmony, Silent healer, plant of immortality, physician of the sky, Divine medicine, fountain of youth, doctor in a pot 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 benefit from your aloe vera gel, store it away from light and moisture in its tightly closed bottle. Your product will be best preserved if it is kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Our gel is preserved; however, if you wish, you can keep it cool for a more refreshing effect when you apply it. Make sure not to heat your aloe vera gel. This will remove most of its properties and benefits. Our aloe vera gel and powder cannot be absorbed. 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. Storage of 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 open.If swallowed, rinse mouth. What is aloe vera? Aloe vera gelisa pulp extracted from the plant of the same name. This colorless mucilage is composed almost entirely of water (99%). It has numerous benefits for the body and hair. It is particularly moisturizing and soothing. This gel is also appreciated for its many other ingredients: 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 absorbed very quickly by the skin. WAAM Aloe vera gelis97.15% organic and certified by COSMOS/ECCOCERT. This means that the production and processing methods used to obtain it are environmentally friendly and safe for human health. Natural resources are used responsibly, respecting biodiversity, and the product contains no parabens, phenoxyethanol, perfumes, synthetic colors, or GMOs. Our consumers have access to reliable and transparent information on the natural and organic ingredient content of the product. 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, shining substance." The word vera comes from Latin and means "true." Used for thousands of years, aloe verawas highly prized in ancient civilizations. Evidence of aloe's use for medicinal purposes dates back more than 5,000 years! Legend has it that the Egyptians even took it to their tombs to accompany them on their journey in the afterlife. It was also planted along the pyramids for this purpose. If the aloe flowered, it was believed that the pharaoh had successfully passed on. They even called it the "plant of immortality". The Egyptian queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti were also known to have incorporated aloe vera into their beauty rituals. Aloe verais also very popular in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. A symbol of rebirth and longevity in India, it is also used in certain rituals and on funeral pyres. In China, it has been used to treat sinusitis and fever in young children. In another era, it is said that samurai would coat their bodies with aloe verapulp. According to them, this made them immortal and allowed them to drive away demons. The Mayans had 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. 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 veradeclined. In the 17th century, Dutch colonists began cultivating it in Africa and exporting it worldwide. Scientists then focused on this plant and, in particular, one of its active ingredients: aloin. Its therapeutic properties, especially for burns, gradually became apparent. After the atomic bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the Japanese used it to treat the skin of the wounded. Its effectiveness was quickly recognized. It was in the 1930s that this plant finally experienced a real boom and became sought after. Americans, in particular, recognized its effectiveness on X-ray burns (due to cancer treatments, for example). However, the formula of aloe vera gel was not yet stable at that time. It still had a very poor shelf life. At the end of the 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 both to a plant and to a variety of aloe vera. Therefore, it is an aloe vera. It grows primarily in dry areas. It is found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This plant also grows in certain regions of India. It is very easy to cultivate. There are approximately 300 different varieties of Aloe. However, Aloe vera Barbadensis is thepreferred variety due to its numerous beneficial properties. Aloe vera can grow up to 1 meter tall on average. This plant thrives in warm climates. It can even be found on beaches. In fact, it needs very little water to grow.It also needs plenty of light to thrive, but it dislikes direct sunlight, which tends to dry it out. It is a succulent. This type of plant grows abundantly in direct sunlight because it tends to dry it out. It is not very resistant to cold. Its leaves then turn yellow. It is also important to avoid temperatures that are too low (below 5°C) and to prefer a location at room temperature to encourage their growth. In spring, buds appear at the base of the plant, located beneath the first leaves. Flowering occurs in March, but aloe vera gel can be produced year-round. These tubular, oblong flowers are yellow-orange and grow at the center of the plant's inflorescence. The leaves of the aloe vera plant are triangular, long, and fleshy. They are green and covered with tiny, very soft spines. They are composed of three layers. The first is a gel made up 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 an air-purifying plant; it absorbs formaldehyde in indoor environments. Aloe vera in a few figures 45%:Cosmetics accounted for 45% of global aloe vera consumption in 2015 1.92 kg:That's the amount of aloe vera produced every second in 2015 3.3 billion:This is the projected global market share, in dollars, for aloe vera before 2021. How to obtain aloe vera gel? How do you obtain aloe vera gel? Extraction First, the aloe vera leaves are harvested and then 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 a low temperature, it retains all its natural properties. How do you obtain aloe vera powder? The harvesting process for aloe is the same for both gel and powder. However, to obtain the latter, the aloe vera gel concentrate is dried, frozen, then ground into a 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 painful skin. Aloe is easily incorporated into homemade beauty treatments and can be used on the face, body, or even hair. Very gentle, it is even suitable for children. It is an ingredient that appeals to the greatest number of people because it is very simple, effective and multi-purpose.Aloe vera gel helps to 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 some aloe vera gel into an ice cube tray. Let it sit for a few hours before using the ice cubes. Applied to the face, they will hydrate and plump the skin, giving it a healthy glow and instantly rejuvenating it.
