Acne is a skin condition that causes sufferers to constantly worry about how to care for their face to prevent pimples from appearing. People with acne often cleanse their faces, using products that help combat the problem.
On many occasions, natural cosmetics are used, and in others, cleaning is done with gels, creams, and tonics, which are mostly composed of aloe vera.
Aloe vera is a plant that many people who have skin problems always resort to, as acne may well be, due to the multiple ethnomedicinal dermatities, according to the director of the Rusiñol Medical Center, María Ángeles López Marín, in an interview for Infosalus.
This professional explains that aloe vera has multiple properties, among which is the disappearance of acne, and insists that the skin should not be exposed to the sun after using this plant, as adverse reactions could occur.
What benefits does aloe vera have?
The aloe vera, according to López Marín, is an anti-inflammatory and regenerator of tissues; it also functions as a natural antiseptic for open wounds, since, with the vitamins and amino acids it contains, it contributes to their healing. In addition, it acts as a soothing agent, so it is recommended to use it on burns, bites, bruises, and even after waxing.
This vegetable also improves circulation, and, in addition, as explained by María Ángeles López Marín in Infosalus, can be applied to all types of skin, since it is a miraculous plant.
Therefore, it can be used in a facial hygiene routine, as it acts as a natural astringent and helps skin hydration. It also favors having a smoother face and helps prevent aging. Despite being recommended for all types of skin, it is the sensitive complexions that can benefit most from it, said the expert, who has insisted that this plant can be used in both skin and hair.
Benefits for acne
María Ángeles López Marín, director of the Rusiñol Medical Center, explains that the content of saponin that is present in the aloe vera is favorable to acne, since it helps the cure, healing, and disappearance of this problem that causes so much discomfort to many people.
According to a study in the International Journal of Natural Therapy (2009), aloe vera is very important for healing, so beauty products that are composed of aloe vera can decrease the severity of acne. In addition, some ingredients can also prevent the appearance of acne.
Another study by the International Journal of Aromatherapy (2004) also concludes that aloe vera can have favorable results to combat acne, as saponins act against redness and infections. Thus, saponins control acne so that blackheads or pimples do not increase. In addition, they calm the itching of the affected area, avoiding scratching the rubbishes. This study adds that aloe vera also maintains proper hygiene in the affected area and controls the production of oil, derived from acne.
If acne becomes aggressive, natural remedies would not help, so a specialized doctor should be consulted for personalized care and attention, since the reasons for acne may vary in each person.
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