Category:
Humectant - ie. It is a substance that draws moisture into the hair, skin and nails.
What does aloe vera do?
Aloe Vera Has Many Uses and Benefits. One Example of this is the moisturising effect it has on the skin. This is because the ingredient attracts moisture and increases the water content in the outer layer of the skin.
This ingredient also promotes skin healing. Several Ways Have Been Suggested for the Wound Healing Effect of Aloe Gel, Including: Keeping the Wound Moist, Increased Migration of Epithelial Cells, Rapid Maturation of Collagen, and Reduction of Inflammation.
Extra information:
Aloe Vera Has a moisturising effect from 10%.
Freeze Dried Aloe Vera Extract Increases The Water Content of the Stratum Corneum in Formalses In which the concentration is more than 0.25%.
It is concluded that aloe vera gel is as effective as benzyl benzoate in the treatment of scabies. (N = 28)
*Patients with infected scabies were also treated with a twice daily dose or oral cotrimoxazole in addition to the aloe vera gel or benzyl benzoate.