BENEFITS OF ALOE

The benefits of using Aloe Vera were discovered long ago in ancient times. Today, people are still using Aloe Vera for its many restorative and healing properties. The pulp (gel) of the Aloe leaf has been used both externally and internally by many people. But before learning of the many benefits for using an Aloe Vera product, you should first learn about Aloe Vera. The Aloe Vera plant contains a gel within it that people have used for centuries for healing purposes. This gel is derived from the leaves of an Aloe Vera plant when the leaves are cut or slashed. In a way, the Aloe Vera plant heals itself when cut or slashed. Upon observation, it was discovered that when you cut or slash an Aloe Vera leaf, the fluid (gel) and life blood of the plant begins to spurt out. But within a few seconds, the plants wound films over. A few moments later, a protective rubber like coating begins to surround the plants wound. Not much time later, the plants wound is completely healed. Upon seeing this happen, people knew that the Aloe Vera plant has the ability to heal itself and could possibly help a persons wound heal as well.

External Use Aloe Vera is known to heal skin. Many people will testify that Aloe Vera penetrates their skin rapidly and aids in healing their skin faster than ever thought possible. Aloe Vera is used in this manner in forms of Aloe Vera skin care products. This can be: Aloe Vera lotion, Aloe Vera creams and Aloe Vera gels. People use Aloe Vera skin care products to heal cuts, scrapes and burns. Pregnant woman have been known to use Aloe Vera lotion and Aloe Vera gel to make stretch marks disappear. People have even been using Aloe Vera to reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles.

 Burns: The healing properties of Aloe Vera for burns are undeniable. Studies have shown that Aloe Vera helps new skin cells form and hastens healing. The Aloe Vera plant has the amazing ability to provide essential nutrients needed to promote healthy tissue growth by reducing inflammation and killing bacteria and other foreign organisms that thrive on damaged skin cells caused by burns. Aloe Vera’s cooling effect offers instant relief from burns and will typically prevent, or greatly reduce, blistering when applied immediately after receiving a burn. Dermatology: Aloe Vera is used widely in dermatology. It is reputed to be effective in the treatment of seborrhea, herpes, red spots, psoriasis, eczema, mycosis and fever blisters.

Allergies: It is proven that the pulp of Aloe Vera relieves the itching due to allergies and insect bites, as well as aiding in the healing, in both man and animals.

Cosmetics: Aloe Vera cosmetics deliver skin care and makeup all-in-one. The combination of natural ingredients, from 100% pure Aloe Vera and antioxidant vitamins, to marine extracts and chamomile, will protect, nourish and soothe your skin. With Aloe Vera cosmetics, you can look beautiful and nourish your skin at the same time!

Skin Care: Aloe Vera can also be used as a treatment for many types of skin conditions. It promotes healthy healing of minor cuts, scrapes and scratches. It seals off the injury and helps new skin cells form. Aloe Vera works well for burns, sunburns and even frostbite. It increases the blood flow to burnt tissue, which greatly quickens the healing of damaged cells. It also has enzymes that relieve pain, reduce inflammation and decrease redness. It even has anti-fungal and anti- bacterial properties.