Aloe Vera and Treating Eczema Or Itchy Skin
Throughout the years, many studies have been performed to prove the positive effects of aloe vera gel on eczema. Several famous physicians, such as Pliny the Elder, Diosorides and Galen, the father of modern medicine, who first described how the circulation work, all used Aloe Vera as part of their therapeutic armory.
There was an evaluation study completed on a few patients who suffered from eczema. The study showed definite results in the areas that Aloe Vera had been applied to the damaged epithelial tissue. Aloe Vera has proved to suppress eczema where other moisturizers and steroid creams had not. Two patients, with chronically itchy skin (urticaria) settled down and several adult patients with redness and pustule formation also noticed a marked improvement with reduction the in the high color by applying Aloe Vera Gel twice a day. Many patients in the study, after treatment with aloe for various skin problems, commented that their skin quality had improved and felt softer and smoother. This is really not surprising, as aloe vera is known for it’s rejuvenating action.
How does it work? This is all achieved in several ways. Firstly, the polysaccharides, one of the natural active ingredients in Aloe, acts as a moisturizer, hydrating the skin. Secondly, aloe is absorbed into the skin and stimulates the fibroblasts to replicate themselves faster. Aloe also makes the surface of the skin smoother because of it’s cohesive effect on the superficial flaking epidermal cells, keratinocytes, by sticking them together. This forms a stronger, more resilient skin. Aloe Aid is designed to heal and soothe skin irritations while replenishing the skin’s moisture supply.
