Most cosmetics contain water. Depending on the type of product (whether it\u2019s a cream, serum, or toner), it makes up between 50 and 99 percent of the formula. And that\u2019s great, because its presence allows plant extracts and essences to dissolve, as well as thickeners and glycols. The product\u2019s consistency depends on its amount\u2014light-as-a-feather creams for summer days contain more of it than protective balms applied to the nose before heading out to the ski slopes in winter. It\u2019s worth knowing, however, that what ends up in the jar or bottle isn\u2019t just ordinary water. It\u2019s a biologically and chemically pure product, free of bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Most often, it\u2019s demineralized, distilled, or deionized. Such water is completely neutral toward the other ingredients in the product, but also safe for our skin. <\/p>\n
However, water prepared in this way is completely \u201cempty.\u201d That is why more and more scientists are looking for an alternative that would be just as safe to use but offer additional skincare benefits. Aloe vera hydrosol turned out to be the answer. It is obtained from organic aloe vera leaves through a distillation process, making it 100% natural. And most importantly: it is a highly concentrated product, containing as many as 200 beneficial compounds\u2014more than almost any other product. The list of its properties is also exceptionally long: it moisturizes, soothes, tones, calms, and has anti-inflammatory effects. It supports skin regeneration. In the folk medicine of Africa and Asia Minor, where aloe originates, aloe-based products are used for burns because they accelerate wound healing and are used as a secret ingredient in anti-wrinkle treatments. And aloe hydrosol not only brings a wealth of active substances but also has all the benefits and advantages of water. <\/p>\n
Aloe vera contains, among other things:<\/p>\n
Cosmetics containing aloe vera hydrosol are suitable for all skin types. However, they will be particularly appreciated by those with high skincare needs\u2014especially those with dry, sensitive, or irritated skin. And due to changes in modern life (air and food pollution, as well as constant stress), the number of people with such skin concerns is growing every year. Aloe vera hydrosol is used in cleansing gels and foams, but also in toners, creams, serums, and masks\u2014products that we leave on the skin for longer periods\u2014so that they act as a compress, providing soothing and moisturizing benefits, improving elasticity, and delaying the formation of wrinkles. Due to its high safety profile, cosmetics containing this hydrosol can be used by everyone, including children and pregnant women. The only contraindication to using its benefits is hypersensitivity to aloe vera. <\/p>\n
Interestingly, the trend of replacing plain water with plant-based water is strong not only in the world of natural cosmetics, but across the entire skincare industry. We know that to keep the skin hydrated, we need to \u201chydrate\u201d it from the inside as well. And it turns out that even here, it\u2019s worth using water infused with plants, because it hydrates faster and for longer. Besides, many of us don\u2019t like the taste of plain water and can\u2019t quench our thirst with it. However, simply adding an infusion of herbs, slices of fruit, or juice\u2014such as lemon juice\u2014without sugar makes it a pleasure to drink as much as needed (depending on our weight, this is 1.5 to 2.5 liters of water). \u201cEating\u201d it\u2014in raw fruits and vegetables\u2014is also a good idea. <\/p>\n
Simply pinch a small patch of skin (on your cheek, forearm, or stomach) between two fingers, squeeze it briefly, and let go. If it smooths out immediately, your skin is properly hydrated. If the skin remains wrinkled like an accordion for a while, it\u2019s a sign that it needs much more moisture\u2014preferably from plant-based sources, consumed both internally and applied externally. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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