Your skin works hard for you. Everywhere you go, your skin is out there on the front lines protecting you from the elements and keeping you cool. Every so often, it needs a bit of pampering as a “thank you” and a way to keep it in fighting shape.

There’s an entire world of skincare products that claim to work miracles for your skin, but time and time again, people have found that basics are often the best. Aloe is one of the skincare staples that has withstood the test of time.

What Is Aloe?

In the context of skincare, aloe is a natural gel that is produced inside the leaves of an aloe vera plant. If you cut open the leaves of the plant, you’ll see a gel that looks much like the aloe you can find in the stores.

This gel is harvested from the plants. It’s simply filtered and purified before it’s combined with other ingredients to keep it stable or enhance its effects. Then, it’s ready for you and your skin to enjoy.

The Benefits of Aloe for Your Skin

Part of the reason aloe is so popular is that it’s a multi-tasker; it helps your skin in several ways at the same time. Take these benefits for example.

Soothing and Calming

Aloe has natural anti-inflammatory properties. When you have issues like sunburn or inflamed acne, aloe can reduce the pain and redness while helping it to heal. A word of advice, though: if you have a rash or skin inflammation but aren’t sure what caused it, it’s always best to see your dermatologist.

Enhancing Hydration

Hydration is critical for keeping your skin strong and healthy. Not only does aloe contain a lot of water but it helps to fortify your skin’s moisture barrier too—the natural matrix that keeps your skin’s moisture from evaporating.

Improving Wound Healing

When you get a cut or other wound, your body repairs it by using protein fibers called collagen. While collagen closes the wound to protect you from infection, if it’s laid unevenly, it produces noticeable scar tissue. 

Aloe has been found to increase the amount of collagen to accelerate your wound healing. It can also affect the collagen’s composition so you have less visible scarring.

Reducing Bacterial Acne

Aloe has natural antibiotic properties. It just so happens that bacteria in your pores is a major component of acne for many people. Aloe can combat that bacteria to reduce acne, and in the meantime, its anti-inflammatory skills can reduce your pimples’ inflammation, so your acne is less prominent.

Fighting Aging

As we mentioned, aloe promotes wound healing by increasing the collagen in your skin. Collagen doesn’t just heal wounds; it’s the core protein that makes your skin smoother, firmer, thicker, and overall more youthful. Not only does aloe enhance your collagen to keep your skin looking younger but it can reduce under-eye circles as well.

Pampering Your Skin with Aloe

Aloe has long been a staple in the skincare world and it’s no surprise why it’s been so popular for so long. Whether your goal is to hydrate dry skin, reduce acne, combat aging, or enjoy any of the other benefits above, aloe is a natural choice. Shop our aloe vera gel to see the results for yourself.