Aloe Vera Essay

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"Aloe Vera." : Science and Safety. Web. 24 Summary:Historically Aloe Vera was used topically to heal wounds and for various skin conditions, and orally as a laxative. Today, in addition to these uses, aloe is used as a folk or traditional remedy for a variety of conditions, including diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, and osteoarthritis. It is also used topically for osteoarthritis, burns, sunburns, and psoriasis. Aloe Vera gel can be found in hundreds of skin products, including lotions and sunblocks. I plan on taking the history this source provides on Aloe Vera and using it in my paper. "Antiaging collection." Skin & Allergy News June 2013: 26. Academic OneFile. Web. 24 July 2013. Summary Lea Black Beauty offers Everyday Moisture, formulated with antioxidants and natural extracts: grapefruit aloe vera, mango seed, cocoa, vitamins A and E, and shea butters; Intensive Moisture Renewal Creme, which is concentrated, but also for daily use; and Advanced Anti-Aging Serum, to improve skin tone, elasticity, and collagen production: It has aloe vera, grapefruit, licorice, cucumber, vitamin A, and hyaluronic acid. I will use this source to talk about the benefits that Aloe Vera brings, especially for anti-aging. I plan on using this article to discuss the benefits of Aloe Vera to prevent aging signs. Baumann, Leslie S. "Cosmeceutical critique: aloe vera. (Dermatologic Therapy)." Skin & Allergy News Apr. 2003: 32. Academic OneFile. Web. 25 July 2013. Summary loe vera Linne, commonly known as aloe vera, is the most potent of the more than 200 aloe species and one of the most widely used herbal products throughout the world. The aloe vera plant ("aloe" derived from the Arabic "alloeh," meaning "bitter and shiny substance," and "vera" from the Latin word for "truth") is a member of the lily family and native to North Africa and the Arabian peninsula.
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