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Hi Beautiful and Peaceful Soul,
As, I have shared many blogs with you on products and activities which I follow in my daily life such as Minimalistic Space for Mindful Activity (https://thepureknowledge.blogspot.com/2019/11/organization-of-minimalistic-space-for.html), Concentrated Perfumed Oil (https://thepureknowledge.blogspot.com/2020/05/fair-substitute-for-alcohol-based.html), and Fountain Pen (https://thepureknowledge.blogspot.com/2020/05/fountain-pen-boon-for-choked-earth-with.html). As a part of this series, today, I am writing a review on Aleovera Gel from IMC Brand, which I use as daily moisturizer.
Friends, I used to apply Argan Carrier Oil mixed with aleovera gel (https://thepureknowledge.blogspot.com/2019/03/review-rouh-argan-carrier-oil.html) as a moisturizer during the times when I had acne issues. Though it gave me substantial relief but soon I realized that this relief is superficial and to get a permanent cure there is a need to do something internally. So, I replaced refined products with natural ones in my daily diet such as unrefined and partly refined Sugar, Khandsari (https://thepureknowledge.blogspot.com/2020/05/saturdaymay-2-2020-khandsarior-desi.html). Giving up refined sugar and using partly or fully unrefined sugar (of course in very less quantities) provides permanent solution to my acne problem. After that, I gave up applying Argan oil and started using Aleovera Gel alone as a Gel based moisturizer instead of cream moisturizer. Aleovera gel too has "0" comedogenic rate similar to Argan oil (8). I heard a lot about beneficial effects of Aleovera gel but never bothered to research on it's authenticity. Before starting to use aloevera gel separately, I did went through some of the research studies and clinical trials. Thus, we will discuss a little bit on this before reviewing IMC Aleovera Gel.
Friends, I used to apply Argan Carrier Oil mixed with aleovera gel (https://thepureknowledge.blogspot.com/2019/03/review-rouh-argan-carrier-oil.html) as a moisturizer during the times when I had acne issues. Though it gave me substantial relief but soon I realized that this relief is superficial and to get a permanent cure there is a need to do something internally. So, I replaced refined products with natural ones in my daily diet such as unrefined and partly refined Sugar, Khandsari (https://thepureknowledge.blogspot.com/2020/05/saturdaymay-2-2020-khandsarior-desi.html). Giving up refined sugar and using partly or fully unrefined sugar (of course in very less quantities) provides permanent solution to my acne problem. After that, I gave up applying Argan oil and started using Aleovera Gel alone as a Gel based moisturizer instead of cream moisturizer. Aleovera gel too has "0" comedogenic rate similar to Argan oil (8). I heard a lot about beneficial effects of Aleovera gel but never bothered to research on it's authenticity. Before starting to use aloevera gel separately, I did went through some of the research studies and clinical trials. Thus, we will discuss a little bit on this before reviewing IMC Aleovera Gel.
Aleovera has been used for medicinal purposes in several cultures viz., Greece, Egypt, India, Mexico, Japan, and China since ages. Today, it is used as a base material in various dermatology and cosmetology applications. The botanical name of Aleovera is Aloe barbedensis. It is shrubby, perennial, xerophytic, succulent and pea-green colored. It has fleshy leaves and serrated edges. It grows in dry region of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. In India, It is Found in Rajasthan, Andhra Pardesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. To survive in such dry and harsh conditions, plants leaves store excess water. Inner clear gel that contain 99% water and rest is made up of glucomannins, amino acids, lipids, sterols and vitamins. Aleovera contains 75 potentially active constituents (1). Some of these are:
1. Vitamins: Vitamins A, C, E. These are anti-oxidants and neutralize free radicals. It also contains vitamins B 12, folic acid and cholin
2. Enzymes: Cellulase, Amylase, Lipase and Bradykinase and many more. Bradykinase helps to reduce excessive inflammation when applied topically.
3. Minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Sodium, and Zinc. Zinc acts as astringent to tighten pores.
4. Sugars and Hormones: Sugars such as Monosacchrides and Polysacchrides; hormones such as Auxins and Gibberellins which stimulate fibroblasts and in turn increases collagen synthesis. This helps in faster wound-healing and increases breaking strength of scar tissue thereby, helps in scar removal (2). Moreover, scientific study was conducted in 30 adult females suffering from occupational dry skin with or without dermatitis (3). A noticeable improvement was observed for those who gloved their hand with aleovera gel glove in comparison to non-gloved hand. Another scientific study revealed that oral aleovera gel supplementation reduces wrinkles and improves elasticity in photoaged (damage to human skin by repeated exposure to UV-radiation) human skin (4, 5, 9). Aloe stimulates fibroblasts which produce collagen and elastin fibers making skin more elastic and less wrinkled. It also has cohesive effects on superficial flaking epidermal cells by sticking then together, thus softens the skin. Amino acids in aloe softens hardened skin cells (1).
5. Other compounds: Fatty acids, anthraquinones and amino acids. Due to these it acts as Laxative, Anti-septic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-viral, Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory. Thereby, helps in reducing sunburn or tanning (6) and burning sensations along with acne and acne scars (7).
6. Great source of essential and non-essential amino-acids, and salicylic acid which has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property.
7. Saponins: These constitute 3% of gel and has cleansing and antiseptic properties.
Friends, this research really motivated me to use aleovera gel in isolation, topically. I want to share, one more thing here that, I always apply face pack of haldi (Turmeric), chandan (Sandalwood) and Kesar (Saffron) in raw milk or curd. I apply this pack since teenage as recommended by my mother. It really gives clear complexion and subtle glow. So, I always keep looking for aleovera gel mixed with turmeric, sandalwood and saffron. Therefore, I tried yellow color variant of Patanjali aleovera gel (Patanjali Soundarya Aloevera Gel) enriched with saffron and sandalwood, but I found it to be too dry. So, I shifted to the basic Patanjali Aleovera Gel which though a little bit sticky, has good moisturizing capacity. So, I kept using it in the absence of any other better alternate.
One day, I went to my optician to get my specs repaired and I found that the optician has started selling something called IMC products along with specs as a side business. Since I am a regular customer, so the optician introduced me to IMC products. Out of curiosity, I asked him for aleovera gel and he showed IMC aleovera gel. Guess what, this gel was enriched with Turmeric and Saffron (Alas! not Sandalwood). However, I was happy to find it and without any second thought, I bought it. Now, here is my review on IMC herbal Aloe Gel:
Product Description: It is an Ayurvedic medicine. It is not a cosmetic or toiletry but a curative and preventive therapy. It has no side effects. This organic skin care gel works as anti-septic and anti-ageing. It prevents wrinkles, pimples, blemishes, brown or black patches, stretch marks, nappy rashes, cuts, burns, psoriosis, eczema, sunburns, graying or loss of hair, cure insects bite or shoe bite, rejuvenates and tone up skin, make skin young, fair, smooth, soft, supple and glowing.
Quantity: 100 g
Price: 220 Rs/-
Date of Manufacturing: May, 2019
Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacturing
Cautions: For external use only
Storing Condition: keep in cool and dry place
Availability: Amazon, Flipkart and Snap Deal
Packaging: It was packed in a cardboard box. It has non transparent tube which is user friendly and sturdy with flip open cap. So, it is travel friendly but the disadvantage is, you will not be able to know how much gel is left inside the tube.
My Experience: The color of aleovera gel is nice medium orange tone. It has nice noticeable fragrance of saffron. Only a drop of it well moisturizes the face. It is really non-sticky. Whenever, I apply it on my face, I get a feeling of glycerine + rose water minus heaviness and stickiness thus It gives a true watery gel feeling. It gets absorbed in skin within few seconds and you get a feeling as if nothing has been applied. Since my skin is acne prone but it did not find any harmful effect on this gel. It is non-irritating thus can be applied under and around eyes without any risk. The best part is, it gives an instant natural glow to face with a hydrating and tightening effect to skin.
Guys, it is a fact that aleovera gel cannot work as sunscreen in isolation, but can increase the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) capacity of sunscreen lotion if added directly or in a novel way such as aleovera leaf powder beads (10). But, I have gone through one in vitro study which revealed the UV opacity potential (degree of blocking of UVA and UVB rays) of aleovera gel and SPF. This study gave hope for later study to be conducted in vivo (11, 12). So, I apply cold, thick layer of aleovera gel in night to overcome sunburn. As, It is good post sun treatment because of its cooling, healing and antiseptic properties. I also take shots of aleovera and amla in morning to protect myself from photoaging. Therefore, for me it works as sunscreen, moisturizer as well as natural medicine to keep acne at bay. As I am not a makeup lover, so do not buy much cosmetics except a few. So, I also use it as a primer, highlighter and makeup remover in case I need to apply makeup occasionally. I experimented with it by using it as highlighter, trust me guys, it really worked well as a natural highlighter. Friends, I use it in my weekly skin care routine after applying a face pack. I also apply it on after shaping my eyebrows and removing upper lips hair. It helps to reduce redness and bumps.
Friends, you will agree that when we apply too much hair oil then there is a need to use more shampoo to rinse out this oil from hair. The harsh chemicals in shampoo make our hair dry and then you need to apply conditioners. Honestly, I am not a kind of women who invests a lot money in hair or skin products which does not make sense (example conditioner). More chemicals means more damage to hair and skin. Some of you may argue that since ages our mothers and grandmothers used to apply oil before hair bath. True, but they never used chemical rich shampoos and conditioners for hair bath. Rather, they used normal soap or Reetha, amla, and shikakai water. Still, their hair are long and beautiful because they focus on eating healthy and keep themselves away from chemicals. I can understand that Reetha, amla and shikakai rinse water is cumbersome. So, I found an idea to mix oil with something which has a moistening effect but without being sticky. I mixed aloevera gel with mustard oil in equal amount to apply on my hair. For this purpose, I extract aleovera Gel directly from aleovera plant from my balcony garden. Trust me guys, this idea works. In one wash, oil gets removed from hair and they become soft, silky and straight. I did not notice any frizz problem after using it. Not me, even my husband use it as after an after shave lotion.
Friends, here I want to highlight one thing, it is good that it is made in Bharat and W.H.O and GMP Certified. However, it is also Halal certified. Although it is a really good product but sorry, with no offense to any specific religion, I do not endorse this product as I believe that certificates like "Halal" are discriminatory in nature and allow only people of one religion to be employed in such organizations. This is against the fundamental right to equality provided to all the citizens in our constitution. My bad that while buying I did not notice "Halal" certification mentioned on it. Going forward, I will always notice that is NOT Halal and should be made in Bharat before buying anything.
So, still this journey for the search of aleovera gel enriched with turmeric, saffron and sandalwood has not yet finished. Good news is that I came to know that Emami has launched aleovera gel enriched with turmeric, saffron and sandalwood under their Boroplus brand. Moreover, It is much economical than IMC aleovera gel. I will definitely buy, use and share my experience of it with you people.
I hope, my experience with aleovera gel will help you in one or other way.
We should consciously use the products in our day to day life to grow our nation and save our planet.
Take Care all of you
Your's Well Wisher
Purnima Ghai
Friends, this research really motivated me to use aleovera gel in isolation, topically. I want to share, one more thing here that, I always apply face pack of haldi (Turmeric), chandan (Sandalwood) and Kesar (Saffron) in raw milk or curd. I apply this pack since teenage as recommended by my mother. It really gives clear complexion and subtle glow. So, I always keep looking for aleovera gel mixed with turmeric, sandalwood and saffron. Therefore, I tried yellow color variant of Patanjali aleovera gel (Patanjali Soundarya Aloevera Gel) enriched with saffron and sandalwood, but I found it to be too dry. So, I shifted to the basic Patanjali Aleovera Gel which though a little bit sticky, has good moisturizing capacity. So, I kept using it in the absence of any other better alternate.
One day, I went to my optician to get my specs repaired and I found that the optician has started selling something called IMC products along with specs as a side business. Since I am a regular customer, so the optician introduced me to IMC products. Out of curiosity, I asked him for aleovera gel and he showed IMC aleovera gel. Guess what, this gel was enriched with Turmeric and Saffron (Alas! not Sandalwood). However, I was happy to find it and without any second thought, I bought it. Now, here is my review on IMC herbal Aloe Gel:
Product Description: It is an Ayurvedic medicine. It is not a cosmetic or toiletry but a curative and preventive therapy. It has no side effects. This organic skin care gel works as anti-septic and anti-ageing. It prevents wrinkles, pimples, blemishes, brown or black patches, stretch marks, nappy rashes, cuts, burns, psoriosis, eczema, sunburns, graying or loss of hair, cure insects bite or shoe bite, rejuvenates and tone up skin, make skin young, fair, smooth, soft, supple and glowing.
Price: 220 Rs/-
Date of Manufacturing: May, 2019
Shelf life: 3 years from date of manufacturing
Cautions: For external use only
Storing Condition: keep in cool and dry place
Availability: Amazon, Flipkart and Snap Deal
Packaging: It was packed in a cardboard box. It has non transparent tube which is user friendly and sturdy with flip open cap. So, it is travel friendly but the disadvantage is, you will not be able to know how much gel is left inside the tube.
Friends, you will agree that when we apply too much hair oil then there is a need to use more shampoo to rinse out this oil from hair. The harsh chemicals in shampoo make our hair dry and then you need to apply conditioners. Honestly, I am not a kind of women who invests a lot money in hair or skin products which does not make sense (example conditioner). More chemicals means more damage to hair and skin. Some of you may argue that since ages our mothers and grandmothers used to apply oil before hair bath. True, but they never used chemical rich shampoos and conditioners for hair bath. Rather, they used normal soap or Reetha, amla, and shikakai water. Still, their hair are long and beautiful because they focus on eating healthy and keep themselves away from chemicals. I can understand that Reetha, amla and shikakai rinse water is cumbersome. So, I found an idea to mix oil with something which has a moistening effect but without being sticky. I mixed aloevera gel with mustard oil in equal amount to apply on my hair. For this purpose, I extract aleovera Gel directly from aleovera plant from my balcony garden. Trust me guys, this idea works. In one wash, oil gets removed from hair and they become soft, silky and straight. I did not notice any frizz problem after using it. Not me, even my husband use it as after an after shave lotion.
Friends, here I want to highlight one thing, it is good that it is made in Bharat and W.H.O and GMP Certified. However, it is also Halal certified. Although it is a really good product but sorry, with no offense to any specific religion, I do not endorse this product as I believe that certificates like "Halal" are discriminatory in nature and allow only people of one religion to be employed in such organizations. This is against the fundamental right to equality provided to all the citizens in our constitution. My bad that while buying I did not notice "Halal" certification mentioned on it. Going forward, I will always notice that is NOT Halal and should be made in Bharat before buying anything.
So, still this journey for the search of aleovera gel enriched with turmeric, saffron and sandalwood has not yet finished. Good news is that I came to know that Emami has launched aleovera gel enriched with turmeric, saffron and sandalwood under their Boroplus brand. Moreover, It is much economical than IMC aleovera gel. I will definitely buy, use and share my experience of it with you people.
I hope, my experience with aleovera gel will help you in one or other way.
We should consciously use the products in our day to day life to grow our nation and save our planet.
Take Care all of you
Your's Well Wisher
Purnima Ghai
References:
3.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12548256/
4.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2883372/
5.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265800#benefits
6.https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/aloe-vera-for-sunburn#does-it-help
7.https://www.verywellhealth.com/aloe-vera-for-acne-and-acne-scars-4097852
8.https://www.platinumskincare.com/comedogenic-ratings/
9.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3263051/
10.http://rjtcsonline.com/HTMLPaper.aspx?Journal=Research+Journal+of+Topical+and+Cosmetic+Sciences%3bPID%3d2011-2-2-6
11. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23498423
12.https://www.healthline.com/health/homemade-sunscreen
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4.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2883372/
5.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265800#benefits
6.https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/aloe-vera-for-sunburn#does-it-help
7.https://www.verywellhealth.com/aloe-vera-for-acne-and-acne-scars-4097852
8.https://www.platinumskincare.com/comedogenic-ratings/
9.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3263051/
10.http://rjtcsonline.com/HTMLPaper.aspx?Journal=Research+Journal+of+Topical+and+Cosmetic+Sciences%3bPID%3d2011-2-2-6
11. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23498423
12.https://www.healthline.com/health/homemade-sunscreen
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