Skin care with Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is one of the most famous plants in the world, and it has been used frequently in history for its medicinal properties. Legend  has it that 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 be consumed as a juice or applied as a topical lotion. 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 are the nutritional elements in Aloe Vera Gel  ?

·         Water

·         20 vitamins

·         18 amino acids

·         200 active plant compounds(phytonutrients)

1. Makeup Remover -Nature provides the answer to safety 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 in your skin. Refrigerated Aloe Vera Gel soaked in cotton balls also provide a great compress for tried, puffy eyes.

2. Skin & Sunburn Soother – Acne, eczema, and skin irritation respond well to the natural antiseptics in Aloe. 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. Its helps provide a smooth surface in your skin giving you a very even 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 the skin firmness and keep it hydrating. It helps provide a smooth surface on your skin giving you a very even shave. Aloe also can used as an aftershave to prevent razor burn.

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 Gel while building the body’s defense system naturally against stress.

It is advisable to start in small amount and allow your body to adapt to the rich cocktail of nutrients. A great starter for supplementing Aloe Vera to your diet is through drinking it in – right from the bottle into your blood stream!