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Aloe Vera

ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera is really quite an incredible plant. It is a succulent plant and part of the lily family (Liliaceae), the same family that garlic and onions belong to. Man has used aloe therapeutically for over 5000 years; SmartShield is a huge fan of Aloe Vera and uses it in many of our products.

As an ingredient in SmartShield’s skincare products Aloe Vera acts as a penetrating agent, which pulls the sunscreen into the skin for hours of effectiveness. SmartShield is immediately absorbed into the skin rather than blocking or clogging the pores.

The list of benefits and effects for this miraculous plant are many:

• Aloe Vera is a known vulnerary – it helps heal wounds and great for applying topically to burns, abrasions, psoriasis and even to bug bites.
• Aloe Vera acts as an analgesic, helps relieve pain of wounds.
• Aloe Vera is an antipruritic: A substance that relieves or prevents itching.
• Aloe Vera is an astringent: which causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.
• Aloe Vera increases the elasticity of the skin making it more flexible through collagen and elastin repair.
• Aloe Vera is an emollient, helping to soften and soothe the skin. It helps supply oxygen to the skin cells, increasing the strength and synthesis of skin tissue and induces improved blood flow to the skin through capillary dilation.
• Aloe Vera has a high water content (over 99% water) it is a great way to hydrate, moisturize and rejuvenate the skin.
• Aloe Vera increases the elasticity of the skin making it more flexible through collagen and elastin repair.
• Aloe Vera contains many vitamins including A, C, E, folic acid, choline, B1, B2, B3 (niacin), B6.
• Aloe Vera is also one of the few plants that contains vitamin B12.
• Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies.