Moisturising, soothing, protective properties of Aloe

The Lily of the Desert, or Aloe, is known for its extraordinary ability to retain water, even in hot and arid climates, allowing it to survive in extremely difficult conditions.

The typical and characterising properties of aloe were already known and used by the Assyrians, Egyptians, Hebrews, Greek, Romans, Indians, Chinese and Maya. In Traditional Chinese Medicine Aloe has been used for over 5000 years as ‘the harmony remedy’, called ‘Kumari’ by the Himalayan populations, meaning ‘Goddess of life’. Cleopatra used an Aloe ointment for its moisturising, soothing, protective properties able to maintain or re-establish skin elasticity, restoring its youthful appearance. Its revitalising effect is still appreciated today, so much so that in Aesthetic medicine Aloe is defined as‘the gift of Venus’. Christopher Columbus wrote in his diary: ‘Todo està bien, hay Aloe a bordo’. Other researchers confirm the effectiveness of the use of Aloe for local and internal use in dermatology. Cosmetic laboratories are increasingly interested in Aloe to ensure the effectiveness of their products.

Nowadays Aloe is used for topical application, as a gel or lotion, in particular for fragile, sensitive skin, exposed to external aggressions, with a tendency to dehydration, dryness and redness.