MatsiMela has harnessed the powers of the Aloe Vera plant to bring you a skin care range that supports the skin’s natural moisture balance. The moisture content of the Aloe Vera leaf averages at 95%. Glycol-nutrients provide the skin with moisture, penetrating not only the epidermis but the deeper skin levels, the dermis and the hypodermis – protecting the skin from drying out at the same time. Aloe Vera contains two hormones, one of which stimulates new cell growth, allowing the skin to heal quickly with minimal scarring. As we age, the appearance of fine lines and the loss of elasticity becomes a concern. Aloe leaves contain a plethora of antioxidants including beta carotene, Vitamin C and E, which help to improve the skin’s natural firmness whilst keeping the skin hydrated. As well as restoring the skin’s natural moisture levels, MatsiMela’s Aloe Skin Care Range also replenishes the skin offering protection and healing. THE ALOE FACIAL RANGE IS MADE WITH YOU IN MIND – PARABEN, PETROLEUM, COLOURANT, AND SLES FREE
FACIAL CLEANSER This cream based Facial Cleanser containing extract of Aloe Vera & enriched with Pentavitin to provide deep long lasting hydration, will leave your skin feeling soft & clean. This gentle formulation cleans & purifies the skin, removing dirt & make-up without making the skin dry. Type of skin: All skin types. Application: Gently massage over the face and neck and re- move with a cotton pad or simply rinse. Use as part of your daily skin care routine. For ideal results use in conjunction with MatsiMela’s Aloe Toner and Moisturiser. Size: Retail & Professional
CHARCOAL FACIAL BAR This deep Cleansing Bar with active charcoal & pure aloe extract will leave your face smooth & will assist with spots and oily skin. Type of skin: All skin types. Application: Lather soap in water with hands, apply foam to your face in circular motions.Rinse well with water. Size: Retail only
FACIAL SCRUB Formulated with you in mind, this gentle foaming face scrub with extract of Aloe Vera and Jojoba beads will wash away impurities, loosen dead skin cells and remove excess oil from your skin. Type of skin: All skin types. Application: After splashing your face with warm water, use a small amount, working in circular motions until a rich lather is foamed. Rinse with warm water. Use once a week. For ideal results use in conjunction with MatsiMela’s Aloe Toner and Moisturiser. Size: Retail & Professional
ROSE CLAY FACIAL MASK Formulated with you in mind, MatsiMela’s pure Rose Clay Mud Mask is made from the finest quality clay, rich in minerals and trace elements being Magnesium, Oxides of Iron, Aluminium, Manganese, Silica and Calcium. It has excellent all round properties allowing the skin to benefit by absorbing excess oil, dirt, and toxins from the skin, whilst simultaneously exfoliating dead skin cells and improving the skin’s circulation, purifying, nourishing and restoring the skin. Type of skin: All skin types. Application: After cleansing the skin, pat dry and apply liberally onto the face. Leave on for 5 – 8 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Size: Retail & Professional
FACIAL MOISTURISER Formulated with you in mind, this moisturiser with Aloe Vera extract is a non-greasy formulation suited for normal and combination skin. Enriched with Vitamin E to protect and nourish the skin leaving it smooth, soft and supple. Type of skin: Normal & combination skin. Application: Apply after toning. Massage gently into the skin using upward circular movements. Size: Retail & Professional
ALOE AS AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice, or Aloe Vera as it is more commonly known, is extracted from the leaves of the plant Aloe. It has been used medicinally for several thousands of years in many cultures. Scientists have discovered over 200 nutritional substances in Aloe Barbadensis leafs, including 20 minerals, 20 amino acids, 12 vitamins, and active enzymes. This plant, which carry the status of super star, contains an impressive number of vitamins, including A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E, Choline and Folic Acid. These vitamins are great for protecting the skin from free radicals, dangerous compounds that cause signs of premature aging due to damaging effects on the DNA and other cell structures. The herb also contains enzymes, which are the life-principle in every live. These organic molecules rejuvenate aged tissues and promote healthy skin. Scientists have shown that skin can absorb the key ingredients of Aloe up to 7 layers deep. Thanks to this capacity, Aloe effectively stimulates proteolytic enzyme action in skin tissue, stimulating fibroblast cells that manufacture collagen. Moreover, because of the aforementioned enzymatic breakdown of dead skin cells from Aloe, it is an excellent cleansing and detoxifying agent, that has ability to remove dead skin cells and toxins while purifying the pores. Aloe also acts as a moisturizing agent. The herb can be an effective humectant, increasing water retention in the skin. It moisturizes skin and also has antimicrobial properties against many common bacteria and fungi. PRIMARY NUTRIENTS FOUND IN ALOE Amino Acids: Our bodies use 22 amino acids to make more than 50,000 proteins we need to be healthy. The body itself can produce 14 amino acids and the remaining 8 are considered essential because our bodies can’t manufacture them. All of the eight essential amino acids can be found in Aloe Vera. Anthraquinones: Provides 12 anthraquinones. In relatively small concentrations they provide Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal & Antiviral activity. Enzymes: Provides 8 enzymes Hormones: Provides 2 hormones, Auxins & Gibberellins, that have wound healing & anti-inflammatory properties. Lignin: Cellulose based substance, thought to provide penetrating power in Aloe Vera skin preparations and may act as a carrier for other components. Minerals: 20 minerals essential for good health and is known to work in certain combination with each other, vitamins and other trace elements. Salicylic Acid: Aspirin like compound that has analgesic properties. Saponins: Soapy substance both cleansing and antiseptic. Sterols: Provides 4 main plant steroids that act as anti-inflammatory agents: Sugars: Monosaccharides: glucose & fructose;. Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E, Choline and Folic Acid. A, C and E act as antioxidants, B’s & Choline involved in amino acid metabolism, B12 required for production of red blood cells, Folic Acid in the development of blood cells.