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“It can also hydrate and provide antioxidant benefits.
Because of this, it is being used more and more in skin care and hair care.”
What exactly is aloe vera?
“The sugars, also known as mucopolysaccharides, help to retain moisture in the skin.”
What is aloe vera’s benefits for skin?
But that moisture can do so much more than simply moisturize.
In fact, antibacterial properties aren’t the only reason aloe vera may be a boon for acne-prone skin.
However, that’s not true of all aloe vera ingredient combos.
They further decrease inflammation and fight off free-radical damage, which may lessen the appearance of signs of aging.
What is aloe vera’s benefits for hair and scalp?
And aloe is no slacker when it comes to hair, either.
So can you leave aloe vera on your face overnight?
Treat pure aloe vera more like a mask than a moisturizer, Dr. Garshick says.
