Slows the Signs of Aging
Mark says it is believed that aloe-vera extract stimulates the production of the connective tissues collagen and elastin that make the skin tighter, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Aloe increases fibroblast activity, the cells that produce the framework for wound healing. The antioxidants in aloe-vera extract, such as vitamins C and E, help to prevent and destroy free radicals that can damage your cells. Additionally, the zinc in aloe acts as an astringent to reduce pore size.
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