Beauty with Aloe vera
Aloe
vera is an ornamental and medicinal plant and is a good source of antioxidants and vitamins
that helps to protect your skin.
It has a history of traditional use by Native Americans for stomach disorders,
intestinal disorders even constipation, haemorrhoids, as well as colon problems. It is a natural cleaner, powerful in
penetrating tissues. relieving pain associated with joints and muscles,
bactericidal, a strong antibiotic,
fungicidal, anti-inflammatory, increasing circulation to the area,
Aloe vera have also been shown neutralizing the effects of ultraviolet
(UV) radiation. It also repairs your skin from existing UV damage, and help
prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
You can apply aloe vera gel on your face twice every day, it has no harmful effect. Your skin will be moisturised and will be free of blemishes and scars. It has healing properties to improve the skin impurities. It is suitable for all skin types and also those who have sensitive skin as well.
In research Aloe vera is found for its antimicrobial activity.
The gel penetrates directly
into the deeper layers of the skin. The antiseptic and antimicrobial agents
present in Aloe vera has the ability to reduce and control, or even
eliminate infections.
Nutrition Value
of Aloe vera
Aloe vera juice is
a rich source of antioxidants.
Aloe vera juice is also an excellent source
of:
Ginger is
a common spice and has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It
contains anti-inflammatory properties and increase circulation that help
in hair growth. You can make Aloe vera gel and ginger juice spray
for hair growth.
A scalp massage with coconut oil mixed with aloe vera gel protects hair from deep within and also makes it soft and silky. It also moisturises the hair and naturally hydrated keeping the pH balance of your hair.
Blend the cucumber,
add Aloe Vera gel and honey to the paste. Apply the mixture all over
the face and neck .Leave it on for half an hour. Rinse it off with
lukewarm water.
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Aloe Vera Face Pack For Dry Skin
1. One tablespoon
of Aloe Vera gel.
2. One sliced
Cucumber.
3. One tablespoon of
Honey.
Aloe vera is generally safe .However, using aloe latex orally needed to be avoided. Unprocessed aloe latex contains chemicals that has the potential to cause cancer. Even a 1 gram, a day intake
of aloe latex for several days can cause kidney damage and might be fatal.
Aloe poisoning occurs when someone swallows it.
Symptoms
of aloe poisoning include:
- Breathing difficulty
- Loss of vision
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Skin irritation
- Throat sore (which
may also cause breathing difficulty)
- Vomiting
If any such symptoms develop stop using the Aloe vera