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The Aloe Vera

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Where did the Aloe Vera come from?

Aloe Vera is a tropical oily plant with persistent leaves and shallow roots. The inside of the aloe leaf contains a jelly capable of storing water filtered by the roots and leaves. By a learned alchemy, this water turns into a translucent gel, widely sought for its medicinal properties. He has amazing survival skills.

When cut, the plant heals itself. It quickly releases a substance that, in a few minutes, turns into a new skin. This makes it possible to heal the wound quickly.

Aloe Vera dry extract is obtained from the leaves of Aloe barbadensis. It is rich in oligo and polysaccharides. But also vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, C, amino acids and proteins.

What are its properties?

For more than 5000 years, all great civilizations have used it for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Nowadays, this plant is attributed to various properties. Stimulation of collagen production, treatment of burns, healing. Or by fighting skin aging. Women make them beauty masks, rejuvenating creams, shampoos or hair lotions.

Aloe Vera extract is a complete «detox» active thanks to its multiple properties. Antioxidant, purifying, moisturizing, soothing and restorative.

How to use it?

It is suitable for all skin types. Whether they are sensitive, dry or mature. It is also an ally for skin with imperfections as it purifies the epidermis. It is also known to reduce brown spots. These spots may appear due to acne or aging of the skin.  It will moisturize the skin, so it is an excellent after-sun care.

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Shea butter

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Where does the shea butter come from ?

The shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) is a tree of a height of 10 to 15 meters, native and always localized exclusively in West Africa to the south of the Sahara desert.

To obtain the butter, the nuts are washed, dried and crushed before being pressed and filtered to obtain a paste. The production process preserves the active ingredients and vitamins of the product.

In Africa we call it “woman’s gold” or simply “shea” which means “life”. African families use it to compensate for skin droughts caused by high winds.

 

What are its properties ?

Used for thousands of years for its virtues on the skin, shea butter would be, according to an Egyptian legend, the secret of the great beauty of Queen Nefertiti. It is recognized as a protective oil because it is rich in vitamin E, emollient, repairing and hydrating. It preserves the epidermis from external aggressions, leaves the skin soft and supple and also helps to prevent and reduce stretch marks.

 

How to use it ?

Thanks to its numerous virtues, it can be used from head to toe. Recommended for all types of hair, it is often used in an oil bath, it will nourish them, bring them a certain shine and even help to maintain a color. It nourishes the skin of the face, body, hands and lips, helping it to keep its elasticity and even prolonging the tan.

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