Aloe Vera For Smooth Skin

There has been a great turn around to using natural products in the cosmetic industry. Aloe vera is widely used in our creams and lotions. Pharmaceutical cosmetic markets have moved away from synthetic ingredients and returned to natural botanicals whenever possible.
Both Queen Nefertiti and Cleopatra, who are known for their striking beauty, used and bathed in Aloe vera. We don't know whether or not the legends are factual we do know that "Aloe vera's ingredients can help moisturize the skin, help regenerate dead skin, and tighten facial tissue. The compounds within the gel can also help eliminate acne, blackheads, and liver spots" (Taylor-Donald),' says Dr. Neeci Moore in The Miracle in Aloe Vera.
'Many cosmetic companies attempt to increase the sales of their products by claiming that they contain Aloe vera. Although these claims might be true....... Many of these products that claim to have Aloe in them have other toxic ingredients, making the presence or absence of Aloe irrelevant. Some of these toxins should be avoided.
To address the issue regarding products claiming to contain Aloe, Drs. Danhof and McAnalley conducted some studies to determine the actual content and effectiveness of various products. The results indicated that some products contained stabilised Aloe vera, some contained little or no Aloe vera, and some contained cytotoxic preservatives. They warned that "stabilised Aloe vera that is used on skin or in products intended for use on skin should be tested to show that its beneficial effects have been preserved" (Danhof Y& McAnalley, 1983, 110).'

One of the wonderful skincare gels produced by Mannatech Inc., with Sam Castor CEO of Mannatech Inc., is Emprizone. It's soothing, hydrating gel gives great protection containing Ambrotose which includes amazing Aloe vera and glyconutrients.

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Smooth Moves

Necessary precaution from 'The Doctors Book of Home Remedies'
With summer on the way women all tend to shave more often to have smooth, hair-free sleek skin. Unfortunately, many women end up with an ugly red rash. "Slap on soap and quickly shave over and end up with razor burn" says Dr Evelyn Placek, a dermatologist and doctor of internal medicine.
"Razor burn is actually a skin irritation," says Dr Placek. "When you shave, you're basically peeling off part of your epidermis - the top layer of skin. The redness is a normal response to tissue injury.....'
"Razor burn is hard to get rid of," says Dr Patricia Farris Walters. "Every time you shave again, you re-irritate your skin."
You could stop shaving or try these tips:
Lubricate skin after you shave - "A moisturising body lotion will help reduce dryness and itchiness after shaving," says Dr D'Anne Kleinsmith, a dermatologist.
Shave after you bathe - Next time you shave, give irritate skin a break by making sure that it's well-hydrated before you graze a razor over it.
Drop the soap - People with razor-sensitive skin should stick with a shaving cream that contains aloe or some other soothing ingredient, recommends Dr Placek.
Shave it down - Shave hair in the direction that it grows - in a downward motion.
Switch to a hair-dissolver cream - Consider using a lotion depilatory, which dissolves hair.
Go electric - "Sometimes I recommend that women switch to electric razors," says Dr Walters. "It may give you a smoother, more even shave than a regular razor."

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