Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis leaf extract) is an essential part of skin care as it offers moisturizing qualities that hardly any other plant does. The ability to store water helps the succulent to survive in its natural environment. The spiny-fleshy leaves contain the characteristic aloe vera gel that consists of up to 90 percent water. Some aloe vera plants can store up to one liter of water. The gel from the leaf paste is used for cosmetic purposes. Its proven properties have been shown to relieve itching, cool and also act as an anti-inflammatory. These effects are attributed to the acemannan it contains. The gel also contains other precious ingredients like carbohydrates, enzymes, minerals and amino acids while binding moisture on the skin.
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