Role of Aloe Vera in Acne Management

Aloe Vera is one of the ancient plants used in Medicines all over the world. It is due to its healing properties that it is renowned as Wonder Plant in herbal medicines. There is a long list of Medical problems in which a persistent use of aloe Vera leads to partial or complete cure. Commonly it is used to relieve heartburn, arthritis, asthma, urinary tract infections, prostate problems and studies have shown that it has an effect on lowering blood sugar levels in diabetics. As far as skin is concerned aloe extracts had been used for the treatment of burns, wounds, eczema, psoriasis, allergic reactions, dry skin, and infective lesions for centuries but for thousands of years. Now it is known that this Plant also promotes the healing process of active acne lesions. Another benefit of aloe is that it can prevent scaring, fade marks and help heal acne spots.

Nowadays many researches are going on about the medical properties of the plant almost in every field of Medicine. These have revealed the role of Aloe Vera in healing active acne lesions as well as acne scars. Now it is an established fact that ingredients in the extract have;

• A natural anti inflammatory effect which speeds up the healing process of acne.
• Moisturizing properties thus hydrate the skin and prevent it from becoming dry and blistered.
• A mild astringent effect that prevents excessive oil production.
• Revitalizing effects on skin hence results in fresh and clear skin.

But one thing must be kept in mind that Aloe Plant is not the eventual treatment for acne but it has supportive role in the healing process.

How to Use Aloe Plant for Acne

This wonder Plant can be utilized in multiple ways. It can be taken as raw plant, as a part of home remedies or in the form of ready to use products.

Orally as Raw Plant.

For acne treatment, use approximately one teaspoonful of Aloe Vera lump daily. It is an easy plant to grow and requires little care, so it can be easily grown in kitchen garden or even in pots. If you are interested in giving your acne a trial of aloe Vera it is better to grow it at home. Alternatively, aloe juice or drinks can be taken. Such drinks are easily available in the market or fresh extract may be obtained at home.

As a Part of Home Remedies;

This is a well known acne home remedy to apply aloe lump topically over the affected area. Although there are hundreds of brands available in the market as gels, Creams or lotions, but you can not trust on their quality unless you read Aloe Vera at the top of ingredient list. Therefore using fresh and raw plant extract is advisable and recommended.

In Ready to Use Products;

There is a diversity of aloe products available in the market. It is marketed as gels, creams, lotions, facial masks and liquids. Beside this you can also found sun blocks and ex foliating cleansers claiming plant extracts. There are thousands of companies in the market manufacturing such skin products. These are easily available over the counter and do not require any medical prescription However the misfortune is that there may be many companies that advertise aloe content but actually have little or none at all. How to select a product may be a bit difficult. For this you can experience a few and than stick on to the one that really works for your skin.