Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a ‘miracle,’ wonder plant that
different civilizations have used for centuries because of its wide-ranging skin
care, health, and medicinal benefits. It is a cactus plant which grows in arid
climates. The aloe plant leaves house a clear gel with more than 150 different
active compounds together with minerals, vitamins, sugars, enzymes, amino acids
and salicylic acids. All these components in aloe gel aid not only in boosting
immunity and more, but also in improving your face, hair and skin:
Below are a few reasons you should apply Aloe
Vera gel on your face, skin, and hair:
1.
It soothes
sunburn
If you’re looking for a product with cooling and anti-inflammatory
properties, go for Aloe Vera gel. The gel is a perfect natural remedy for
sunburn or burnt skin. It provides a protective layer for the skin while also
retaining moisture. It is an antioxidant and mineral-rich gel that helps to
boost healing. So, get aloe vera to keep your face and skin healthy, especially in the summer.
2.
Moisturize
the skin
Aloe Vera gel is not like the chemical-filled
moisturizers we get in the market. No wonder it’s more healthy and effective
and doesn’t leave that greasy film you don’t want on your skin or face. Aloe
vera gel unclogs your pores, softens and smoothens out the skin.
The gel is also a safe aftershave-treatment
because it helps hydrate the skin and heals burns that come from razor and
smaller nicks and cuts.
3.
Fights
skin-aging
You need vitamin C, E and beta-carotene to fight
aging and Aloe Vera has lots of these anti-aging properties. It houses anti-inflammatory
and antimicrobial properties. The benefits also include getting rid of skin blemishes
and diminishing wrinkles. Besides, the gel helps in the production of collagen
in your body and enables skin elasticity as well.
4.
Boosts
healing of wounds
Do you have a wound that keeps you wondering when
it will heal faster? Know that it’s scientifically established that using Aloe
Vera is an effective option to treat cuts, burns, and other injuries. The
reason is that it boosts quick wound healing especially for both 1st degree and
2nd-degree burns. It also enhances extremely faster skin cell reproduction.
Aloe Vera enters the epidermis (skin outer layer) faster than water.
5.
Helps in
hair growth
In addition to regenerating skin cells, Aloe Vera
gel helps to activate new hair growth since it enhances blood circulation to
the scalp. It’s is also a sources of essential minerals and vitamins. If you
need dead skin repair treatment, use Aloe Vera because it contains proteolytic
enzymes. So, apply Aloe Vera to remedy scalp problems no matter whether you’re
a woman or man.
6. Reduces infection and acne
Aloe Vera also treats acne and helps in gentle cleansing.
If you have pimples, rest assured the gel’s antimicrobial properties will treat
them without damaging your skin. Aloe Vera acts as an antiseptic that protects
your skin against bacteria. It also contains polysaccharides and gibberellins
which boost the generation of new cells and reduction of inflammation and
redness. This includes an astringent that decreases the size of pores, flushes
out the extra sebum, microbes, and dirt.
7. Lightens blemishes on the face
Now you already know that Aloe Vera is full of
properties that boost skin cell reproduction, limit redness, and combat skin
inflammation. Also, using the gel is a natural way to treat stretch marks and
acne marks. When it comes to treating freckles and lightening age spots, mix
the gel with some lemon juice. It helps your skin to glow.
8. Keeps
dandruff at bay
Skin related issues like dry skin, excessively
oily skin and fungal infections are problems you can easily handle with Aloe
Vera. All these end up causing dandruff. So, embrace the use of Aloe Vera to
eliminate dandruff.
The bottom
line
Though there are multiple new botanical
ingredients for skin care, aloe has a history of popularity dating back
centuries ago because of its proven skin benefits and effectiveness. Just give it a try and have fun with the many
benefits!
Feel free to leave a question or comment about
your experience with applying Aloe Vera, if you are using it.
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