| abstract |
A hair treating and skin care preparation for use alone or as a component in other preparations, for use in hair dyeing, bleaching, hair conditioning or skin treatments comprises a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, a silicon component selected from the group consisting of silica gel, silicic acid anhydride and mixtures thereof, and a relatively small amount of Aloe vera gel. Prior to use, at least 1.5 g of leaf material from an Aloe vera plant per liter of the hydrogen peroxide, silicon component and aloe vera mixture are placed in the mixture for at least 12 hours in order to dissolve active components from the leaf material and then the undissolved remnants are removed. The preparation can be used for treating skin conditions such as a rash or eczema. A similar preparation can also be combined with water and one or more herbs to provide a health providing remedy that is applied to the skin. |