KOMPAS.com - Aloe vera, also known by the name of aloe vera, commonly found in subtropical and tropical regions such as South Africa, Latin America, and Indonesia. In Indonesia, the efficacy of aloe vera is often used for hair care. But now many skin care products that use aloe vera as one of the basic ingredients. The study, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology prove, aloe vera is effective in helping the healing of burns and overcome skin irritation. This is because it can be soothing, refreshing, and relieve inflammation of the skin. So, aloe vera fit applied to all skin types, including sensitive skin.How it works: One skin care product that uses aloe vera as the base material is the after-sun lotion. Aloe vera can reduce the burning sensation caused by sun exposure, repair damaged skin cells, and stimulates growth of new cells. Research from the University of Mariland Medical Center explained, aloe vera to treat skin irritation caused by burns nine days faster, compared to treatment without aloe vera.
"Aloe vera can also replace the role of hydrocortisone cream to give a soothing effect for the skin. In particular, relieve itching and irritation due to side effects from the use of cosmetics," says Baumann. You can try Biokos Age Repair Anti Wrinkle Moisturizing Base.
(Intan Sari Boenarco / Prevention Indonesia)