The hair undergoes a continuous process. When the growth phase ends, between 4 and 6 years, cell reproduction of the base of the follicle stops, the root thickness gradually lost and the cells that are above the cauldron are undergoing cornification. Finally, the stem separates from the pan and the hair falls out. Before they shed, it initiates the formation of a new hair at the base of the follicle.

Each hair consists of a root located on a hair follicle and a stem that grows above the surface of the epidermis. Each hair contains keratin, a tough and very elastic material, which produce hair follicles. Each follicle is the sebaceous glands that lubricate the hair surface. The scalp is composed of connective tissue and blood vessels, which provide the substances needed for hair growth.

To make our hair look healthy appearance, you need a good blood supply to provide adequate amounts of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The hair is similar to skin in many aspects because it reflects our inner health.

Aloe Vera

The properties of Aloe Vera skin care are widely known. Cleans, moisturizes, regenerates, nourishes and protects our skin.

Aloe Vera is not only effective in skin care, it is also a powerful ally in the care of the hair and scalp. Using this as shampoo, conditioner or even as a fixative, we obtain some surprising results in health, beauty and strength of our hair.

As a shampoo, Aloe Vera, it achieves a deep cleaning all the impurities leading to the surface, allowing easy elimination. As in the case of the skin, the penetration capacity of the gel, opens the pores of the scalp, and the combination of amino acids and polysaccharides of the plant, clean and regenerate healthy tissue.

Aloe Vera serves as the conditioner to penetrate the hair roots. The substances of this plant have a chemical composition similar to keratin, which is the essential protein of the hair, rejuvenating to provide their own nutrients.

The result of regularly using a shampoo and conditioner with Aloe Vera is a hair more healthy, shiny, elastic and flexible.

by Rafael Muñoz

Natural Cosmetics with Aloe Vera

Fabricarte your own natural aloe vera cosmetic is easy, they are healthy, natural and have no contraindications. But before you start should do a test: impregnating a swab in the aloe gel and gently rub a small area of your skin, wait a while and if no reaction (redness, itching, irritation, pimples …) has passed the test of cotton. Aloe vera has a pH similar to skin and cases of allergy or intolerance represent less than 1% with this simple test will leave doubts.

MOISTURIZING CREAM DAY: A little trick to get good hydration is that Do not dry your self after showering. This will preserve the moisture of the skin by applying a mixture of vegetable oil (the most effective are the avocado and olive) that fixed, and aloe vera, which achieves maximum penetration. Leave the mixture act few minutes and then clears the skin.

FIRMING CREAM OR ASTRINGENT: Especially recommended for oily, dry skin and firms the skin after washing.

FIRMING CREAM OR ASTRINGENT: Especially recommended for oily, dry and maintain their skin after washing.

You can make a wonderful astringent from rubbing alcohol or witch hazel (ask for it in health food shops and delicatessens) and perfume. Mix aloe gel and multiply its ability to penetrate, nourish the skin and be smooth and soft.

ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM AND EMOLLIENT: Have a cosmetic and therapeutic effect. On the one hand soften and lubricate the skin and reduce and relieve inflammation.

To prevent dryness and wrinkles can use a rich antioxidant, olive oil. Scatter it over the skin and rub it up, add cream or aloe vera gel and massage again, with this you get a maximum penetration of the oil and power action. Let him act a few minutes and rinse yourself well to remove the glossy film that leaves aloe.

MASK: Crush some fresh fruit or seasonal vegetables (strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, grapes, bananas …) Mix them with aloe gel and spread the resulting paste on the skin, massage gently and leave it until the fruits are lose moisture. This mask will flood your skin of vitamins, activate blood circulation and will leave you a luminous complexion.