Some common plants in daily life have good effects on beauty. Aloe vera is one of them. It is mostly used for medicinal purposes or made into aloe vera gel. Aloe vera with good beauty effects include Aloe vera, Aloe vera, Arborvitae aloe vera and Cape aloe vera, each type of aloe vera has different characteristics and usage methods for whitening. Since aloe vera is important, it needs to be mastered before using it to prevent some adverse effects.
Aloe vera that can be used for beauty:
1. Aloe vera
Also known as Aloe vera or American Aloe. Each plant has an average of 12 to 15 leaves, arranged in a spiral shape. The leaves are broad, thick and juicy, pink-green with white spots. The spots gradually disappear as the leaves grow. There are spiny teeth around the leaves.
Characteristics: Can be used for medicine, beauty and food. Its original juice, concentrated juice and crystal powder can be used as raw materials for various health foods. Because it is rich in colloid, it has a very significant effect on skin health and beauty, so it is often used as a raw material for beauty cosmetics.
2. Aloe vera arborescens
Also known as aloe vera aloe vera, Japanese aloe vera, aloe vera wood sword, aloe vera tree, named after its shape like an upright tree. The leaves are grey-green, slender and long, with low gel content.
Characteristics: Can be used for medicine, beauty and food.
3. Cape Aloe
Also known as Cape Aloe. The stems are upright, up to 3-6 meters in height, and the leaves are 60-80 cm long, with up to 30-50 leaves. They are large and hard, with sharp spines, dark green to blue-green, and no side branches.
Characteristics: Can be used in medicine. The aloe vera recorded in many pharmacopoeias around the world is Cape Aloe.
If you want to perform aloe vera beauty treatment, it is best to have the guidance of a professional doctor.