Everything you need to know about aloe vera.

Firstly, fresh leaves are harvested and manually cut. They are then thoroughly cleaned to remove all latex, before being passed through an extractor specifically designed to extract the fresh pulp through simple mechanical pressure. The fresh pulp collected is then immediately stabilised by homogenising it with certain substances that neutralise the action of enzymes (responsible for the rapid oxidation of the gel when exposed to air) without destroying them. Thus, they are still present in the gel and it retains its benefits. Once harvested and stabilised in this way, the fresh aloe vera pulp is perfectly preserved and can then be incorporated on demand, without any problem, into specialised products, which are, more often than not, further stabilised for greater safety and effectiveness.

When applied topically, aloe vera possesses several virtues:

• Moisturiser: Aloe vera gel behaves like a humectant, meaning it retains water in the superficial layers of the skin. This characteristic is linked to its biochemical composition, rich in hygroscopic species and amino acids (histidine, serine, arginine, threonine, glycine), which enhance water retention in the epidermis.

• Soothing: Aloe vera is an excellent ally for calming skin redness associated with overexposure to the sun. It also provides relief for skin prone to itching and various types of irritation.

• Tensor: Aloe vera gel, both in topical application and ingestion, effectively combats the signs of skin ageing. Researchers attribute this property to the presence of acemannan in the gel, a molecule capable of stimulating collagen production.

Aloe vera is also included in the composition of many hair care products due to the properties described below:

• It hydrates and strengthens the hair fibre.

  Comprised predominantly of water and hygroscopic substances, the moisturising action of aloe vera gel keeps the hair hydrated, thereby preventing the onset of split ends.

• It purifies the scalp.

  Thanks to its soothing action, it relieves irritations and itchiness, and purifies the scalp.

We have developed several galenic formulations containing this multifunctional active ingredient:

• The hydrating gel with aloe vera and orange blossomsoothes the skin and deeply hydrates it. It provides a cooling effect to the face and body, ideal for calming the skin after sun exposure.

• The hydrating toner based on hyaluronic acid and aloe vera is concentrated with active ingredients to regulate the skin's pH, hydrate and soothe it. It is used morning and evening, during one's beauty routine.

• The exfoliating cleansing gel with 5% PHA and aloe vera provides a gradual micro-exfoliation of the skin to unclog pores, smooth the skin texture and reveal a radiant and even complexion.

• The face sunscreen cream with an SPF30 prevents photoaging due to the combination of mineral and organic filters offering broad-spectrum UVA UVB protection.

• The tinted serum provides light coverage. It is enriched with vitamin C for skin radiance, and with aloe vera and hyaluronic acid for deep skin hydration.

• The purifying toner based on salicylic acid is concentrated with anti-bacterial agents against spots and blemishes.