Skin preparations: Are they of value? Are they affordable?

Submitted by support on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 01:26

Skin preparations: Are they of value? Are they affordable? (for more information, click here)

There are a multitude of skin products out there claiming: anti-aging; elimination of wrinkles; etc. But are they any good? Why? How?

I love the Aloe Vera plant with good reason. As a child I suffered dry eczema – hurting, itching, burning – on my hands. Nothing the doctors provided helped.

BUT…at the age of 30, I read an article about Aloe Vera, and immediately went out and bought a little plant. I opened up a leaf on this plant every night and spread the gel on my hands.

After 30 days I stopped. I have not had eczema since then – over 20 yrs. I have suggested it to umpteen other people since then and for a number of different purposes.

Here is a list of how Aloe Vera can benefit your skin

Benefits of Aloe Vera to the Skin:

• Aloe vera is beneficial for cracked and dry skin.
• Aloe vera oil can be used on the dry skin to make the skin normal and shiny.
• Aloe Vera acts as a natural barrier and shields our skin from dangerous toxins.
• Aloe vera is helpful for frostbite, burns, insect bites, blisters and allergic reactions.
• All the Aloe vera products are used as a part of skin treatment regimen and keep the skin healthy.
• Aloe vera products contain the highest concentrations of healing agent which is beneficial for the skin.
• It makes the skin smooth and glowing.
• It relieves heat on the skin caused by sunburn.
• Aloe vera is used for treating various skin conditions such as eczema, burns, psoriasis, inflammations, wounds etc.
• It destroys bacteria that try to invade cuts or open wounds.
• It forms a protective barrier around achy and sore joints and muscles.
• It is an excellent skin moisturizer that keeps the skin flexible by giving oxygen to the cells which in turn increases the strength and synthesis of skin tissue.
• The products of Aloe vera are very popular among the customers due to the moisturizing properties which are best for the skin or skin disorders.
• Aloe vera improves the ability of the skin so that it can hydrate itself.
• It is helpful in removing dead skin cells and has the ability for effective penetration and transports healthy substances through the skin.
• It is beneficial for the cosmetic products such as make up, anti-wrinkle creams, facial masks, skin conditioners and lipsticks.
• Aloe vera is useful for preventing the aging of the skin. It nourishes the skin and tissues with body-loving nutrients such as vitamin E and C.
• Aloe vera gel is helpful in improving the lesions.
• It lightens dark spots on the face and reduces the intensity of pigmentation.
• It soothes itching and helps restore skin's natural beauty.

You can always buy expensive products, that usually have Aloe Vera in them; but that have to preserve and stabilize with various chemicals, or you can just buy yourself an Aloe Vera plant.

For more information, contact: Dr Holly at holly@choicesunlimited.ca

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