What is Aloe vera?

Native to South and East Africa, and subsequently introduced to North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Asia, the Mediterranean countries and the West Indies, this plant has been known for thousands of years for its many virtues.

In ancient Egypt, it was the plant whose "blood" gave beauty, health and eternity. It was part of the embalming ritual and accompanied the pharaoh into the afterlife.

Aloe vera is a fat plant 60 to 80 centimetres tall. Its leaves are green, fleshy and edged with thorns. Its yellow or orange flowers are trumpet-shaped. Aloe vera plants take around 3 years to reach harvestable size, and remain productive for 3 to 4 years after maturity. They can produce around fifty leaves during their lifetime. 

What is aloe vera made of?

Aloe vera leaves contain a nutrient-rich gel. This gel is made up of around 98% water, with the remaining 2% corresponding to over 200 constituents, including vitamins (A, B, C and E), minerals (zinc, copper, iron...), sugars (glucose, mannose, cellulose) and enzymes. 

This botanical marvel is known for its many internal and external virtues.

Forinternal use it is a formidable human shield, protecting against infection, boosting metabolism and stimulating the immune system. Aloe vera can also be an excellent remedy for constipation and other digestive problems. It can be consumed as a juice, dietary supplement or ampoule...

Forexternal use, Aloe vera gel is an effective treatment for burns, wounds and sunburn, as well as for various skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, acne), as it regenerates and protects. Aloe vera is used in cosmetics in a wide range of beauty and hygiene products. Combined with a moisturizing cream, aloe vera increases skin hydration. In fact, it forms a film on the skin's surface that is 98% water, making Aloe vera an excellent moisturizing agent.

Thanks to the presence of over 200 constituents, and its moisturizing power due to its high water content (98%), Aloe vera gel is overflowing with properties. That's why we've chosen to incorporate it into our formulas. 

The Aloe vera used in our Nutritive Argan shampoo is 100% organic!