Reasons Why You Need To Add Aloe Vera to Your Summer Shopping List

It's that time of the year when you see aloe vera gels at every beauty storefront and online skincare shop. The scorching hot sun rays and high temperatures in the Summer not only causes sunburn but disrupts the skin’s moisture balance. Aloe vera, a succulent plant, contains a long list of skin and health benefits to take care of the skin.

Ways Aloe Vera Benefits the Skin Surface

Aloe vera benefits go beyond its rich source of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that protect the skin. Let’s look at the various ways it helps hydrate the skin, soothe the skin, and heal skin damage.

During the hot summer, most of us sweat A LOT and in addition to staying hydrated by drinking water, it is important to apply a moisturizer to prevent dry, rough, and patchy skin. When left uncared for, extremely dry skin leads to breakout and itchiness. The soothing and cooling properties of aloe vera makes it a winner in keeping the skin barrier moist. You can immediately feel the refreshing effect of aloe upon application and notice your skin glow. Especially if you have ashy patches, the fast absorption will rid any grey or dull skin.

Arguably the most common use of aloe gel is to care for sunburn during a day out under the burning sun rays. Applying aloe vera gel on sunburn is the best post-sunburn relief. Although everyone should be wearing sunscreen and re-applying throughout the day, harmful UV rays could severely damage the skin. Not only is it used for sunburn, before it became a major ingredient in skin care, it is used to fasten the healing of cuts, scars, and bruises.

Aloe Vera Benefits for Inner Health and Hair

Aside from rejuvenating the skin, aloe vera is used by many for healthier hair and even incorporated into diets! Many aloe vera gels are multi-purpose and can be applied to the scalp to repair the hair with the Proteolytic enzymes found in aloe. When ingested, aloe vera contains amino acids and enzymes that aid weight loss. Considering all the health benefits, no wonder it is so popular in the Summer!

Recommended Aloe Vera Products

There is aloe vera found in skincare products such as:

• Cleansers
• Toners
• Emulsions
• Cream
• Sunscreen

Here are a few of my favorites:

Cosrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream

Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel

Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel

Summer began less than two weeks ago and its not too late to save your skin! Not only is aloe vera very accessible, it is affordable and easy to apply anytime of the day. Is aloe on your top list of ingredients?

Hi, I’m Vincent! I graduated in 2018 with degrees in Economics, International Business, and Korean. I am a born and raised New Yorker with an obsession for testing new skincare products! I find skin care therapeutic and a sacred part of the day where you prioritize YOU. It is both a form of self-care and self-love. My main skin concern is post inflammatory pigmentation, which are deep scars from breakout. Now working in the skincare industry, I get to share my journey with you!

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