{"id":275,"date":"2025-04-30T15:26:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T14:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radiancemag.co.uk\/?p=275"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:35:10","slug":"aloe-versatile-vera-will-this-plant-really-be-the-answer-to-curing-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/radiancemag\/2025\/04\/30\/aloe-versatile-vera-will-this-plant-really-be-the-answer-to-curing-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Aloe (versatile) Vera, will this plant really be the answer to curing your skin?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

 Acne, sunburns, hydration\u2026 I was brought up to believe this long green plant was a miracle gel. For those of you whose parents swore by it like mine, are we really doing the right thing? And if not, it might be worth finding out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I don\u2019t know about your mum\u2019s but whenever I got burnt in the summer after a long day at the beach, I got sat down and SMOTHERED in aloe vera, when I had bad acne at 15 on my face and back I would sleep with aloe vera on and when my mum had eczema she swore it did wonders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this article we will do a deep dive into the use of aloe vera on your skin and if it really is as good as it seems or is it actually just an old wives tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloe vera is a long stemmed green, cactus-like plant that contains a transparent gel substance in its stem. The gel is usually made into aloe vera gels, mostly found in the average supermarket or chemist, but it can also be made into shampoos, cleansers, moisturizers,etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the National Library of Medicine of the United States aloe vera is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial properties as well as often used for skin protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common use for aloe vera on skin is for sunburns. The NHS officially recognises aloe vera gel as an effective soothing aftersun and as stated by the British Skin Foundation, aloe vera has both an anti-inflammatory and cooling effect on your sunburn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE:  <\/a>Skin cancer doesn\u2019t wait: the truth about the sun<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloe vera is widely recognised for its moisturising and hydration properties, as the gel in its natural form is 99% to 99.5% of water. Thanks to its high percentage of water aloe vera can be used as an ordinary moisturizer. As well as a natural remedy for eczema and psoriasis due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, according to cosmetic dermatologist Michelle Green in an interview with \u2018<\/a>Eating Well\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloe vera also has a long array of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C and E. Which alongside hydration all play a role protecting the natural skin barrier and even has a positive effect on anti-aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sometimes it\u2019s the simplest things or changes that can help calm your skin and clear your acne \u2728 less is more!! Stop convincing yourself that you need EVERY skincare product you see your fav influencers use\u20266\/10 it won\u2019t work the same on you (just my opinion!!!). Instead, let me influence you to purchase a fresh aloe vera plant on your next grocery trip for a few dollars \ud83d\ude02 #skincarehacks<\/a> #skincarehack<\/a> #hormonalacne<\/a> #acneskin<\/a> #acnefighter<\/a> #pcosacne<\/a> #pcos<\/a> #pcoslife<\/a> #acneproneskin<\/a> #acneskincare<\/a> #acnetips<\/a> <\/p> \u266c original sound – lyrics<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>