The specialist lists which nutrients are important for the health of the strands; know what they are
It’s not today that aloe is a reference in hair therapy, right? After all, this medicinal plant, also known as aloe vera, has become synonymous with hair health and is part of the composition of various hair and skin products.
The product is natural and rich in water, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and sugars, essential elements for treating the scalp and strengthening the hair. Ademir Carvalho Leite Júnior, who is a trichologist, says that “the active ingredients of the plant promote hair health and each substance has its direct contribution during the therapy”. That is, it has numerous advantages for the threads!
And to help you learn a little more about aloe, the specialist has made a list of the nutrients present in the plant. They are primarily responsible for keeping the highlights healthier. Find out what they are!
Vitamins
Responsible for the antioxidant and anti-aging action of the scalp. Aloe vera contains the following vitamins: E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and C, in addition to provitamin A and beta-carotene. Gorgeous, isn’t it?
Minerals
Important to enhance the effects of vitamins, minerals promote hair growth. Therefore, in the composition of aloe it is possible to find calcium, copper, chromium, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium and sodium.
amino acids
Amino acids are important, as they act in the construction of the tissues and threads of the skin. In its composition it is possible to find isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine, cystine, tyrosine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, alanine, arginine and proline.
sugars
They are immunomodulators and skin regenerators, which act directly on the immune system, such as acemannan.
anthraquinones
With analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effect, the following anthraquinones are found in aloe: anthracene, anthranol, cinnamic acid, ethereal oils, acetic acid, cristophane acid, barbaloin, isobarbaloin, resistanols, aloe emodin and aloin. Saponins and lignin enzymes have antiseptic action, which improve skin health and reduce discomfort on the scalpwhich can occur during the hair therapy period.
Source: Dr. Ademir Carvalho Leite, doctor and trichologist
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