Aloe vera is one of the most well researched herbs and most widely used in skin care products. It has been used to heal wounds since the time of Alexander the Great and recognized as one of the few means of successfully treating radiation burns since World War II. Aloe vera has benefits both when applied externally and when consumed internally. Quality varies with how the aloe is processed. The outer part of the leaf can contain a toxic substance, barbaloin or aloin A, which can be particularly problematic if consumed internally. This should be removed from aloe products designed for both internal use and for external application. NeoLife has both an aloe drink and a cosmetic aloe gel.
An article by Sharma and associates says, "The pharmacologically active ingredients of aloe are concentrated in inner parenchymatous tissue, called aloe gel and outer pericyclic tubules, called aloe sap or aloe juice. The bioactive compounds from Aloe vera are very effective in various treatments, such as burns, allergic reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, acid indigestion, ulcers, diabetes, skin diseases, dysentery, diarrhoea, piles and inflammatory conditions of the digestive system. Most of the health benefits associated with Aloe vera have been attributed to the polysaccharides contained in the gel of the leaf. Cosmetic products made from Aloe gives a healthy and supple look to the skin by reducing wrinkles, curing acne, rejuvenating and giving it a youthful glow."
Reference:
Link to article on the many benefits of aloe vera. Sharma, Priyanka, et al., A Review on the pharmaceutical properties of aloe vera, Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 29(2), November – December 2014; Article No. 07, Pages: 31-37. If the article does not come up you can do a search for it on Google Scholar.
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