Does the technique really help to have more beautiful and healthy skin? Find it out!
With anti-inflammatory, healing, antioxidant and soothing properties, Aloe Verapopularly called Aloe Verait is already quite famous among people who love to prepare homemade blends to take care of their hair and skin.
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Recently, on Tik Tok and other social networks, a new trend has suggested the application of a aloe vera ice on the faceclaiming the technique brings benefits such as shrinking pores, whitening blemishes and deep hydration. The recipe is very simple: Just scrape the aloe vera gel, knead it, mix it with water, freeze it in ice cube trays, and finally apply it to your skin.
But here comes the question: Are the results guaranteed? A Good shape talked to the Thiago Martinsbiomedical and dermatofunctional physiotherapist, and the Dr. Natassia Pisani, member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD), to clarify this issue. Let’s go?
DOES BABOSA FACE ICE REALLY WORK?
According to specialists, even if it seems like a good idea, since cold water stimulates blood circulation, reducing puffiness and dark circles, the effectiveness of this method is not proven. “There are no guarantees, as extracting the sap of aloe vera at home does not guarantee the viability and availability of the active ingredients,” says the dermatologist.
In truth, contact of ice directly with the skin can cause tissue damagecausing burns and redness and, moreover, Aloe vera bark contains aloin, a substance that can irritate the skin. In consideration of the risks, the dermatologist’s recommendation is to avoid the technique as much as possible.
Even so, according to Thiago, if the person wants to go through the process, you have to take some precautionsin order to avoid possible complications: have a clean face, avoid eyes and sensitive areas, keep an eye on the conservation of the ingredient and use a towel to wrap the ice.
OR follow-up with a health professional it’s also essential, after all, only he will be able to observe and indicate what will really do your skin good, guaranteeing you safety and truly visible results in your daily care.
“If you have specific reactions or concerns related to any characteristic of the epidermis (oiliness, acne, blemishes), it is worth consulting an expert in the field to know what can and must be done”, underlines the biomedical doctor.
KNOW HOW TO USE ALOVE CORRECTLY
Although there are homemade recipes that use aloe vera gel, if you want to include it in your skin care, the best thing to do is invest in cosmetics that have the active in their compositions, as they are validated and suitably tested products. “They have been prepared in detail and based on studies to bring the best effects without causing intercurrences,” concludes Thiago.
Source: Terra
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