Aloe Vera plant is a member of the lily family and in appearance it looks like a thrown growing plant like cactus. Since 4th century BC it was used by ancient peoples for treatment of many health problems and also for cosmetic purposes. Aloe vera plant id found in the hotter and dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. There are near about for 240 varieties of Aloe vera but “Aloe barbadensis” variety is full of beneficial properties so it used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

Aloe vera has great combination of beneficial elements that includes 18 important amino acids, all vitamins except Vitamin D, minerals, enzymes, proteins, polysaccharides etc. The leaves of Aloe vera plant have galactose, glucose, galacturonic etc. Due to its medicinal properties it has been used for prevention from many diseases and health problems. Beneficial properties of Aloe Vera plant helps in maintaining healthy younger looking skin and leads to wider cosmetic use of Aloe vera.

Cosmetic use of Aloe vera for maintaining healthy skin

Aloe vera has unique, anti- aging properties that help in maintaining healthy younger looking skin. Aloe vera is used in the forms of gel, creams and juice forms. Cosmetic uses of Aloe vera are because of anti-inflammatory property of Aloe Vera that helps in moisturizing, toning, comforting and protecting skin. As aloe vera is compromised of 99% water, amino acids and enzymes that help in maintaining healthy skin conditions. Aloe vera gel arouses cell growth and thus helps in recovering damage skin cells. Because large water composition it is helpful in moisturizing skin and providing cooling effect. It beneficial effects are:

• As it enhances blood circulation and works as blood purifier this provides nourishment to the skin.


• It is used for the treatment of skin problems like dermatitis and psoriasis.


• Makes skin clear by removing dark spots, and is useful in getting rid of pimples and acne.


• Cosmetic use of Aloe vera is also used for hair and scalp.


• When applied over affected area it heals cuts and wounds, burns, sunburns.

Due to these beneficial effects cosmetic uses of Aloe vera is becoming more popular day by day.