Aloe Vera treats sunburn through its powerful healing activity at the epithelial level of the skin, a layer of cells that cover the body. It acts as a protective layer on the skin and helps replenish its moisture. Because of its nutritional qualities and antioxidant properties, it serves to restore the skins natural moisture and also acts as a protective barrier against further damage therefore the skin heals quicker.
Lessens visibility of stretch marks
The skin expands and contracts as needed to accommodate growth especially due to pregnancy, rapid weight gain or loss but if the skin stretches too far and too fast the elasticity of the skin can be damaged. That is when unwanted stretch marks appear. These marks appear due to minor tears in the layers of the skin caused by sudden and excessive stretching. Aloe Vera gel can help hide these stretch marks by healing these wounds.
As we age, everyone begins to worry about the appearance of fine lines and the loss of elasticity in their skin. Aloe leaves contain a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin's natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
Mucopolysaccharides component help in binding moisture into the skin. Aloe Vera stimulates fibroblast which produces the collagen and elastin fibres making the skin more elastic and less wrinkled. It also has cohesive effects on the superficial flaking epidermal cells by sticking them together, which softens the skin. The amino acids also soften hardened skin cells and zinc acts as an astringent to tighten pores.