Aloe vera in skincare 

-What is aloe vera 

Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid serum – Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates. The botanical name of Aloe vera is Aloe barbadensis miller. It belongs to Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) family. Aloe vera, sometimes described as a “wonder plant,” is a short-stemmed shrub. Aloe vera, or Aloe barbadensis, is a thick, short-stemmed plant that stores water in its leaves. Aloe vera is a herb with succulent leaves arranged in a rosette. The leaves are grey to green and sometimes have white spots on their surfaces. 

-What are the use of aloe vera 

Aloe vera is gel from the leaves of aloe plants. People use it to heal and soften the skin. Aloe Vera is best for treating injuries due to its healing properties. 

-How does aloe vera affect the skin?

Aloe Vera became the main skincare ingredient back a long time ago. When people realized aloe vera was good for healing wounds and burned skin, they used it massively in skincare and medicine. Today aloe vera is one of the leading skincare ingredients everywhere. The topical use of aloe is for treating acne and pore cleansing due to its antibacterial and scar-healing properties. Other uses of aloe vera are:

• Lichen planus (a very itchy rash on the skin or mouth).
• Oral submucous fibrosis.
• Burning mouth syndrome.
• Burns.
• Radiation-induced skin toxicity.

Aloe vera is also best for sensitive skin. 

Hyaluronic acid in skincare 

-What is Hyaluronic acid 

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the fluids in the eyes and joints. It acts as a cushion and lubricant in the joints and other tissues. The key molecule involved in skin moisture is hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid (HA), a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) with a unique capacity to attract water molecules. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an anionic, nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan found in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. Karl Meyer. Hyaluronic acid is a linear heteropolysaccharide (glucosaminoglycan, mucopolysaccharide) with high molecular weight formed by regularly repeating.

-What are the use of Hyaluronic acid 

The body naturally produces hyaluronic acid, which helps lubricate our tissues. It plays a role in skin health, wound healing, bone strength, etc. But the most famous use of hyaluronic acid is in skincare due to its unique properties and benefits for skiing. Hyaluronic acid helps skin stretch and flex and reduces skin wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid is also proven to help wounds heal faster and can reduce scarring. Hyaluronic acid has a significant role in the skincare product and cosmetic world.  

-How does hyaluronic acid affect the skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a significant polymer with lots of negative charges. For that reason, hyaluronic acid attracts a massive number of water molecules. When you put hyaluronic acid on your face, you put a soft polymer layer that will hold water molecules on top of your skin and not let them go. It would keep the moisture on top of your skin no matter what. as a result, you see hyaluronic acid in hydrating creams or moisturizers. Some experts might argue because hyaluronic acid holds the water molecule tight, it will not let it absorb your skin and would have a reverse impact and dry out the skin. This is likely true in a very high concentration of hyaluronic acid. Also, please consider that water molecules can not penetrate the skin anyways.

-Water Penetration

Please read our article about the truth about skin penetration, and you will realize if water molecules penetrate the skin, we wouldn’t need a moisturizer because, in that case, we would put water on our skin. Hydrating or moisturizer creams keep moisture (water molecules) on your skin and hydrate the first layer. This will always help the main ingredient do its job better. 

-How does hyaluronic acid help active ingredient impact the skin?

 To better explain, each skincare product has an active ingredient that is responsible for the use of the product. For example, vitamin c (ascorbic acid) is the active ingredient in vitamin C serum. The product’s base contains ingredients that are supposed to make vitamin c job or absorption easier by creating a soft and hydrating layer on your skin. In most cases holding water molecules close to your top skin layer will help the main ingredient do its job better. Also, most of the time, active ingredients will dry out your skin. That is why they will make it with so many other ingredients that will protect your skin from drying out without interfering with the active ingredient’s impact on your skin. Hyaluronic acid is the same in most formulations. 

Combination of aloe vera and hyaluronic acid serum 

In Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid serum, hyaluronic acid is the water-based carrier for aloe vera gel to deliver its property better to your skin. Hyaluronic acid aloe vera will intensely hydrate the skin.  

Combining these two active ingredients will give you a calming effect and reduce redness. Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid serum will also treat irritation and inflammation due to aloe vera’s healing properties. Aloe vera and hyaluronic serum are safe to use unless you are allergic to the ingredients. 

Elora Clinic Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid serum

Elora Clinic’s simply advanced collection is serums with very simple and effective, and, most importantly, safe formulations, and its goal is to target a specific problem in your skin. Most of these collection products include hyaluronic acid as the water-based aiming to deeply hydrate your skin and help the active ingredient impact it in its best way. We only use 5% hyaluronic acid to ensure it delivers the most hydrating properties and is suitable for all skin types. Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid serum is light-weighted, feels very soft on the skin, and will immediately give you a hydrating feeling right after applying. You can apply Aloe vera and hyaluronic acid serum at any time. f the day or night and can be applied under your makeup to keep your skin hydrated.