Aloe Vera

INCI: ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS Leaf Juice

Aloe vera is a healing plant native to desert regions which has been known for its healing and soothing abilities for more than 6,000 years. There is hardly any other plant obtaining more regenerating vital substances. As a desert plant, aloe vera also is a true moisture depot and, therefore, is used in various ways in cosmetics and dermatology.

 Ingredients

Aloe Vera contains minerals, enzymes, polysaccharides (multiple sugars), amino acids, essential fat acids, vitamins as well as circualtion-boosting saponines. In addition to this, it contains a natural sun protection factor providing short-term protection against the exposure to direct sunlight and reducing 70% of UV radation!

Its nutrients are able to penetrate skin extraordinaly deeply, where they will unfold their regenerating, nourishing effects. These nutrients are gained from the marrow of the aloe vera plant. The aloe vera leaf contains a colorless gel which is 95 % water. The remaining 5 % constist of the following ingredients:

- polysaccharides and mucopolysaccharides, activating the immune system
- anti-inflammatory enzymes
- ingredients fighting bacteria and yeast
- 18 of the 22 amino acids our body requires
- vitamins, micronutrients and essential fatty acids

Effect

This combination of active ingredients is responsible for the great success of our RAU Cosmetics Aloe Vera products. Polysaccharides form a protecting layer on irritated skin areas and can reduce the colonization of germs and pathogens. 

Enzymes deactive inflammatory messengers and this way can decrease the spread of inflammation. They are also responsible for the removal of dead skin cells. The results are a refreshed complexion as well as open, clear pores.