Aloe Vera is a plant that belongs to the family of  Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae), it grows in dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. This plant has been used for centuries for maintenance of health, beauty and skin care. 2000 years ago, Greek scientist have considered Aloe vera an «universal cure». Egyptians have named it the «Immortality plant», while Egyptian queens Nefertiti and Kleopatra have used Aloe as part of their beauty rituals. Today Aloe Vera is used for various application in the cosmetics industry.

Aloe vera is rich in Vitamin A, C and E, which are antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. It also contains vitamin B12, folic acid and colin. It is rich in minerals, including cinc, copper and magnesium. It nourishes the skin and has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. It is suitable for all skin types but specially useful in the treatment of dry and irritated skin. Therapeutic and nourishing components of Aloe Vera penetrate in deep skin layers and so it is also helpful in treatment of burns. It also contains salicylic acid which has anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial properties. Aloe vera promotes the binding of moisture to the skin, thus makes the skin more elastic and wrinkles less visible.

Organic Aloe Vera is one of the key ingredients of Alavi Flora Divina line which is created for care of normal, dry and sensitive skin. Alavi Recovery cream has Aloe vera, along with organic oils of Tamanu and St. Johns Wort they make a unique formula irreplaceable for irritated and sensitive skin. 

Try out this simple and useful mask

Honey and aloe vera oil facial mask

Ingredients:

1 spoon of Aloe vera macerate

1 spoon of Honey

½ spoon of Yoghurt

Preparation

Mix well all the ingredients, then apply to the face and neck. Lightly massage the ingredients into the skin and leave it on for about ten minutes. Rinse out the mask with warm water and towel dry your face. In the end apply the Alavi Recovery Cream containing Aloe vera:) Voila! Your skin is perfect:)