It may seem that the visible signs of aging are inevitable.

Blemishes, age spots, and wrinkles seem to be the undesired results of biological processes and (sometimes unfortunate) genetics that compound as the years tick away.

Many of us succumb to the fact that we look older while others rely on expensive procedures like Botox to rewind the clock.

But did you know that only about 10% of skin aging is due to internal processes (1). The rest comes down to external lifestyle factors.

The Environment and Aging

The speed at which your skin ages mostly depends on three factors:

  • Your diet
  • Sun exposure and
  • Your skincare routine (and whether you use quality skincare products).

Eating a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet and staying out of the sun are two lifestyle factors that can more easily be controlled. Choosing good skincare, however, can be more cryptic. 

False claims and clever marketing tactics make it difficult to choose skincare products that are beneficial and effective at protecting the skin and reducing the signs of aging.

Natural Skincare

Natural skincare has once again exploded in popularity here in the US, but it’s important to remember that nature has always had an important place in societies that valued beauty.

Powerful plant extracts, when combined optimally, can nourish the skin and promote youthfulness. But there’s one plant in particular that can have an incredible effect on the skin.

So, what is it?

You’ve likely heard of it before.

It’s called Aloe Vera.

To understand exactly why Aloe Vera is so potent in skincare, we need to go a little deeper under the skin to look at what causes aging.

Collagen

Our skin is composed of several layers. The outermost layer is known as the epidermis. Underneath this layer lies the dermis, which is responsible for providing nourishment to the epidermis.

Collagen is what holds the dermis together and contributes to the skins firmness.

When we age, collagen bonds within the dermis weaken, and our skin becomes prone to wrinkles and sagging.

Skincare Products

The big problem with most skincare products on the market is that their ingredients don’t penetrate deep enough into the layers of the skin to reach this collagen.

This is where Aloe vera comes in.

Aloe vera can effectively penetrate every single layer of the skin and stimulate collagen production (2).

Not only this, but Aloe vera is also packed full of antioxidants, including Vitamins A, C, and E that help neutralize the environment’s damaging effects.

Vitamin A and C also play a role in collagen production, helping firm and plump the skin.

This phenomenal plant also contains an important enzyme called Bradykinase that, when applied topically, helps to reduce inflammation.

Although 95% of Aloe vera is water, it’s the powerful healing properties of the remaining 5% that render it one of the most effective ingredients in natural skincare.

The natural components of Aloe vera all work together to protect, moisturize, and heal the skin.

That’s what makes it so powerful.

That’s why we made it a priority to include Aloe in our secret plant formula. Both the leaf and the flower extract.

We’ve included Aloe vera alongside a perfect ratio of several other natural plant derivatives in our soon-to-be-revealed serum.

You’ll certainly want to be one of the first to get your hands on this product.