aleo-vera.jpg  Introduction:

 Aloe Vera , also recognized as A. barbadensis Mill and A. vulgaris Lam, proves to be a useful herb.It is mostly grown in Northern Africa.It is stem less or has a short - stemmed plant which can produce up to a height of about 80 cm to 100 cm.Aloe Vera includes about seventy five nutrients and some of them include sugars, nitrogen, vitamins, enzymes, minerals, calcium, acids, sodium and amino acids.

 It has pleasant and soothing smell. Aloe Vera derived from aloe Vera gel is included in soaps, shampoos and various other cosmetic products.It is available in the form of spray, cream, gel, lotion and capsule and liquid.

      Benefits of Aleo Vera:

  1.  It is utilized as an ornamental plant and for herbal medication which helps in eliminating skin disorders like burns and eczema and also decreases pain and swelling.
  2.  It acts as an anti-bacterial and very helpful for the muscles which assists in healing wounds, digestion and also provides various other benefits.
  3.  It is also assumed that aloe Vera is also very helpful in treating common cold but there is no medication which has given the best results. It is also very beneficial in the healing of fungal infections such as ringworm.
  4. The juice obtained from the aloe Vera is very helpful for the patients distressing from ulcers and digestive diseases.
      
    It also eliminates the dark spots and pigmentation on the face. Therefore, aloe Vera is treated as a miracle substance and it has wide uses.Various studies have shown that the usage of aloe Vera decreases pain and removes wounds which takes long time as usual for healing and make it an unnecessary treatment in several conditions.
  5.  Aloe Vera juice is beneficial to prevent digestive diseases. Aloe Vera leaves are the best for chronic constipation.
  6. Aloe leaves are beneficial for stimulating bile flow and for poor appetite.
  7.  The plant of aloe Vera is the best for treating liver, colon, uterus, and ulcers and hemorrhoids diseases. This plant not only offers healing effect to the people but also turns the bowls to usual condition. 

Sight Effects of Aleo Vera:

  • Aloe Vera also contains some possible side effects but this does not have adverse effects on the body. Some of the notable and possible side effects of aloe Vera are nausea, liver dysfunction, burning sensation, allergic reactions, dermatitis and strangely colored urine.
  • There are various circumstances in which one should not make use of aloe Vera products. One should not use aloe Vera in thefollowing situations such as if one is sensitive to garlic or onion, one is pregnant or breast feeding and have kidney and heart problems.
  • One should also not provide the aloe Vera to young children and animals as it can be very dangerous for them.

Healing Benefits of Aloe Vera:

There are large numbers of healing benefits of aloe Vera.

  1. Aloe Vera gel is applied mostly for curing injuries. Aloe Vera plants are also cultivated by number of persons in their houses.
  2. Aloe Vera leaves offer many benefits and they are utilized in all kinds of healing injuries.
  3. Aloe Vera gel is utilized like a first aid for burns, injuries, eczema, sunburns, insect bites and preventing fungal infections. It is the best treatment for reducing mouth sores, athlete’s foot, tonsillitis and acne. Actually, aloe Vera gel acts like an anti-fungal property.
  4. It includes white crystalline oxidation item which stimulates cell regeneration and offers curing properties. Aloe Vera is useful to treat bronchial congestion taken as a drug.
  5. Aloe Vera provides charming and bright looks to the face. It is mostly utilized like an herbal remedy for the reproduction system and detoxification. It is useful to increase the healing procedures of burns and any other health disease. The gel of aloe Vera is applied on the skin gently for decreasing redness.
  6. One can rub the aloe Vera leaves on the wounds of the surface of the skin which improves the healing process by using a bandage and prevents from infection.
  7. Therefore, in today’s world aloe Vera plant is added in variouse to its healing and moisturizing benefits to the surface of the skin 

 Advantages of Aloe Vera to the Skin:

Many products are prepared from the gel that is obtained from the aloe vera leaves. The common advantages of aloe vera gel include moisturizing dry skin, maintaining the healthy skin and utilized in many topical creams.

  • Aloe vera includes anti-inflammatory properties, scar and wounds decreasing properties and burn healing effects.
  • Aloe vera is beneficial for burns, blisters, frostbite, allergic reactions and insect bites.Products that contain aloe vera contain high concentration of curative agent which is useful for the skin.
  • Aloe Vera is useful to treat cracks and beneficial for dry skin.People who have dry skin utilize aloe vera oil for making the skin shiny and normal.
  • It is the best skin moisturizer that keeps the skin flexible by providing oxygen to the skin cells which in order improves
  • the synthesis and strength of skin’s tissue.
  • It makes the skin glowing and smooth.
  • It is beneficial to remove dead skin cells.
  • Aloe vera is beneficial to prevent the aging of the skin.
  • It decreases the intensity of pigmentation and lightens dark spots on the face.
  • It is useful for the cosmetic products such as anti-wrinkle creams, skin conditioners, make up, lipsticks, makeup and facial masks.
  • Aloe vera gel is beneficial to improve the skin lesions.Therefore, aloe vera offers many benefits not only to the surface of the skin but other advantages such as treatment of many skin disorders.
  • Aloe leaf is utilized to preserve the skin against the hurtful effects of the ultraviolet rays.

Aloe Vera For Hair:

  • Aloe Vera is a good way to treat hair loss. Many people use various products that contain aloe Vera for maintaining thick and healthy hair.
  • One can apply aloe Vera gel on the whole scalp and hair so as to treat hair loss.
  • Actually, aloe Vera includes the enzyme which is beneficial in stimulating the new hair production. It has properties of anti-inflammatory which are helpful in fighting against Androgenetic Alopecia.
  • Aloe Vera protects the hair and scalp from any type of hair problems. A number of people consider that there is no such type of item that can be very useful to prevent hair.
  • People pay a large amount of money on many hair items and all the items offer no amazing results and have some side effects.Therefore, aloe Vera is used like the magic material for the production of hairs.
  • This herb is contained in many hair products such as conditions, hair shampoos and hair oils. An individual can use hair conditioner and shampoo on the whole scalp and then massage it gently and leave it for a few minutes. At last, wash off carefully the hair.
  • Regularly use of aloe Vera hair conditioner and shampoo prevents the hair loss. Massaging aloe Vera shampoos on the complete scalp will improve the blood circulation and prevents excess stress and mental labor. Caribbean’s, Aloe Vera Indians and Native Americans have been using this herb from the ages for the endorsement of strong hair.
  • Aloe Vera gel that contains coconut milk with a little quantity of wheat germ oil and then it is utilized like a shampoo and gives amazing results.
  • Aloe Vera conditioners and shampoos include the best mixture of herbal extracts, natural oils, vitamins and shea butter.These aloe Vera items are perfect for all different forms of hair such as oily, dry, thin and normal.
  • Every conditioner and shampoo is pH balanced and is prepared without alcohol or petroleum based ingredients. Aloe Vera jojoba shampoo nourishes and cleans the hair and offers healthy and soft shiny hairs.
  • One can use these items daily. Hair conditioner must be used on the scalp and hair to make hair healthy and soft and prevents hair loss.Therefore, aloe Vera is beneficial for the production of hairs and provides softness and shine to the hair and prevents hair loss and other hair related conditions.

Aleo Vera Facial Mask:

This Oats and Aloe Vera Exfoliant mask makes the skin soft and smooth.

Ingredients:

Ground oats   One tablespoon
Ground almonds   One full tablespoon
Honey   One tablespoon
Aloe Vera gel   One tablespoon

Method:

First of all, one should keep all the ingredients in a big bowl and gently mix them. Apply this mixture on the face and neck before performing toning and after cleansing.

The person should apply this mixture by using his hands in circular motions. When the mixture gets dried, then one should rinse it off with lukewarm water. This mixture should be applied only after using facial mask.

Silky - Smooth Aloe Vera Skin Care Body Cream

Ingredients:

Lanolin   1 full teaspoon
Gel of aloe Vera  1 full cup
Coconut oil   1/3 cup
Almond oil   ¾ cup
Beeswax   ¾ ounce
Essential oil   1 - ½ teaspoons
Vitamin E lubricate  1 full teaspoon

Method:

First of all, aloe Vera gel, lanolin and vitamin E oil should be mixed by using a blender or a food processor. One should take a coconut oil and microwave beeswax in a large container and then heat it for about half a minute and then mix it with other ingredients.

Then the mixture should be again heated for about ten seconds till the large pieces melts completely. Then this mixture should be mixed in almond oil and again heat it if needed. Then use a blender or processor for making it thin. After the mixing of oil, the cream turns into white color.

Then mix the liquefied oils and if one obtains mayonnaise like constancy, then immediately discontinue the blender or food processor. Then pour the cream into the jars and one can notice that the lotion has become thick. Then apply this mixture on the face which gently absorbs by the skin without leaving any residue on the skin’s surface.

Aloe Vera Skin Toner

First of all, a cotton ball should be soaked in an aloe Vera gel and then apply it on the face to eliminate excess oil and provides freshness to the skin. One can apply this after moisturizer and can use it daily.

It is perfect for normal and oily skin. If one is having sensitive skin, then the gel should be divided into 50 - 50 ratio along with spring water. One can also apply aloe Vera juice.
Aloe Vera Face Mask for Soothing and Healing

Ingredients:

One drop of Rose essential oil
Three tablespoons pure and certified organic aloe Vera sap
One drop of Helycrisum essential oil

Method:

All the ingredients should be mixed well and then apply it on the face and neck. Then leave this mixture for few minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. Let it dry and then apply healing and soothing aromatic blend, which is prepared in a bottle filled with vegetable oil and then mix with one drop of Neroli oil and three drops of lavender oil. It is very helpful for sensitive and dry skin and can be used after taking sunbath.

Exfoliating Foot Mask:

Ingredients:

Half cup of oatmeal
Half cup of cornmeal
Four tablespoons of aloe Vera gel
Half cup of unscented body lotion

Method:

Put all the ingredients in a big bowl and then mix them properly. Apply this paste on the feet and rub, beginning from the toes to ankle and then cure it.