Aloe Vera Summary
Aloe Vera
Nature's skincare gel
Aloe Vera is famous for its beneficial effect to the skin. Great Egyptian
beauties are said to have bathed in the juice derived from its pulp to
keep their skin beautiful in spite of the harsh sun.
The plant looks like cactus. It has spiky succulent leaves growing from
the base. It does not need too much water. It grows easily if left in the
hot sun, well drained soil and watered occasionally.
Its gel is found within the leaf. to use, cut the leaf lengthwise and
take out the clear colourless pulp, carefully avoiding the yellow liquid
found near the surface of the leaf. The yellow liquid is aloin, which is
irritating to the skin. Aloin has its uses as a laxative. It is used medicinally
for its stimulating effect on bowels. It is also a skin irritant and is
not suitable for skin care.
The clear colourless pulp from the centre of the leaf is the aloe vera
gel used for burns, skin care and even hair care.
Composition
Aloe vera gel is very complex. It contains many components, including vitamins
A, B, C and E, A multitude of minerals and enzymes. It is so complex, not
all of its components have been identified yet.
Uses
Aloe vera is an excellent remedy for burn, from cooking in the kitchen
to sunburns. To use, apply liberally on the affected area. This should
soothe the burn and facilitate healing.
For fairer skin, apply the gel on your skin daily.
It is a great moisturiser for oily skin as it is oil free and will
not clog your pores.
It is said to be effective for acne if used daily over a period of several
months. Other uses: It can be used as a carrier for aromatherapy oils, for people
who are adverse to using the usual carrier oils on their skin. I have tried
it with lavender, Moroccan chamomile and rose. It works quite well when
you add 1 drop of the essential oil to 1 teaspoon of the gel (I used aloe
vera gels from health shops or pharmacies. Personally, I find that the
best ones are those that are >99% pure organic aloe vera.)
Where to get
You can take aloe vera orally for its beautifying effects
through these aloe
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Where to get aloe vera products?
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