Two researchers, Dr. C.E. Collins and his son, Creston, began to investigate aloe as a means to cure X-ray dermatitis. This initial research prompted more research. In 1937 and 1938, Dr. J.E. Crewe published articles in the Minnesota Journal of Medicine which confirmed the Collinses study and pointed to new frontiers for aloe as helping eczema, thermal burns, scalding, sunburn, minor injuries, and relieve certain allergies, including poison ivy. During the early 1990s, articles published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association pointed to aloe as having antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. A University of Texas research team discovered that aloe may penetrate injured tissue, relieve pain, and dilate capillaries.
Research also points to the value of mucopolysaccharides, one of the constituents of aloe vera.
Many studies suggest that mucopolysaccharides are responsible for aloe s wound-healing activity because they act as a growth factor. Acting synergistically, aloe vera may keep the wound moist, and, at the same time, allow oxygen to penetrate the wound, adding to regeneration. This is further confirmation of case reports by El Zawahry, et al. We suggest using AIM Aloe Fresh lotion regularly and the liniment and gel when necessary. All three products will help keep your skin nourished aloe actually penetrates the top layer of skin to nourish the important underlayers.