Aloe Vera is one of the most famous plants in the world, and is has
been used frequently in history for its medicinal properties. Legend
has it that the Aloe Vera was Cleopatra's beauty
secret, is mentioned in the Bible in over a dozen passages, and now has
scientific research to support its benefits. The Aloe Vera plant is
easy to grow even in cold climates and many people grow it as a house
plant. Aloe Vera extracts can drank as a juice, applied as a topical
lotion or taken in dried extract capsules. When you are purchasing gel
or juice, look at the concentration of the product to ensure its not
diluted and you are buying pure Aloe Vera.
What's in Aloe Vera gel:
• Water
• 20 minerals
• 12 vitamins
• 18 amino acids
• 200 active plant compounds (phytonutrients)
1. Makeup Remover - Nature
provides the answer to safely removing your eye makeup and gentle for
the delicate skin around your eyes. Aloe is a perfect alternative to oil
based removers, plus you know exactly what ingredients being applied on
your skin. Refrigerated Aloe Vera Gel soaked in cotton balls also
provide a great compress for tired, puffy eyes.
2. Skin & Sunburn Soother - Acne,
eczema, and skin irritation respond well to the natural antiseptics in
Aloe. Apply gel 2-3 times a day to the area until it is healed.
Aloe also contains cooling properties similar to menthol which makes it
a great way to sooth sunburns. It acts as a protective layer on the
skin and helps replenish its moisture. When the skin is hydrated, then
it will recover faster from the sunburn.
3. Natural Shaving Gel and Aftershave - Aloe
Vera is anti-inflammatory thanks to its enzymes and with its high water
content, it is very hydrating. It provides a smooth surface on your
skin giving you a very close shave. Aloe also can be used as an
aftershave to prevent razor burn.
4. Wrinkle Repair - Skin loves Vitamins C and E which are present in Aloe, helping to improve skins firmness and keep it hydrated. Combining virgin coconut oil
can make a creamier way to supplement nutrients, essential fats and
moisture. Aloe Vera gel penetrates skin almost four times faster than
water, and its super emollient qualities help it moisturize the under
layers of skin.
5. Internal Health - Loaded
with vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B12, C, E, Folic Acid and niacin, Aloe
helps replenish vitamins and amino acids to our diets. What better way
than by drinking in these vitamin benefits of Aloe Vera juice while
building the body's defense system naturally against stress. Start in
small amounts and check with your doctor before beginning an Aloe Vera
regimen.
A great started for supplementing Aloe Vera to your diet is through juicing.
