30+ Awesome Benefits of Aloe Vera for Skin, Health and Hair

The yellow-colored liquid which is extracted from Aloe vera can do wonders when you consume it with any citrus juice.

Since 600 years, this short stemmed plant has been used for healing. Though there are no more scientific evidence to back the benefits of aloe vera for skin, cosmetic industries includes aloe gel to their products, claiming that it soothes, moisturizers and heals skin. Aloe vera gel has been an ingredient in many cosmetic products, including tissues, makeup, moisturizers, soaps and shampoos.

Aloe vera is packed with nutritional, antiseptic and antioxidant properties; this helps to destroy fungus, virus and infection causing bacteria. There are long list of diseases which can be cured by treating with aloe vera, which include eczema, psoriasis, skin ulcers, diabetes, blisters and so on.

Not just its gel, but aloe vera juice for skin has abundant identical benefits.

With all the benefits and uses of aloe vera juice for skin unfortunately there are side-effects of consuming excessively. So, don’t miss the last section about over-use and procedure to consume aloe vera.

 

34 Benefits of Aloe Vera for Skin

1. Aloe vera for eczema

   Reduces eczema flare-ups – apply aloe gel on eczema affected skin directly twice a day and rinse with cold water.

2. Aloe vera for dry skin
   

   Act as a moisturizer on your itchy dry skin. Either use raw aloe leaf or apply with olive oil.

3. Aloe vera for wrinkles

   Aloe is a good anti-aging remedy, also rejuvenates skin making your skin glow.

4. Enhances fast healing process

   A great healing remedy, mostly used for skin burns, allergies, cuts, insect bites and injuries.

5. Aloe vera gel for acne
   

   This is an innate remedy. People with acne, a chronic skin disease have red bumps and rashes on their skin, by applying aloe vera gel on the targeted skin can reduce or lighten blemishes.

6. Topical application protects you from UV rays

   Applying aloe vera gel regularly on face and hands can protect you from harmful UV rays. With this you can save yourself from pricey sunscreen products.

7. Aloe vera for herpes

   Herpes can be reduced by applying aloe gel on wounds. Herpes a viral infection effecting face, mouth and genitals. Resembles like small wounds filled with fluid.

8. Aloe vera unclog pores

   Afraid of hanging out with friends because of pimples? Get aloe vera and extract its gel to apply the lotion on your pores.

9. Prevents skin pigmentation

   Helps remove pigmentation and dark spots on skin.

10. Aloe vera for for Psoriasis

    This is a chronic skin disease that can be treated or reduced by applying aloe gel on flare-ups. It reduces itching instantly.

11. As a body massage

    A body massage, mix 1 tbsp of aloe gel, 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of brown sugar, now apply it all over the body for an Eco-friendly massage. It exfoliates dead cells.

12. Fed up with stretch marks?

    Aloe vera for stretch marks is an excellent remedy.
    Mix 2 cups of sea salt
    1 cup of coconut oil
    1 cup of aloe and 2 cups of honey or manuka honey, using a swab apply it on stretch marks regularly.

13. Frost Bites

    Reduces tissue damage from frostbite. Frostbite is a medical condition caused due to freezing; it damages parts away from heart.
    You’ll know benefits of aloe vera for skin when you use it. You can either get a raw aloe leaf or rush to near-by store to pick aloe vera gel.

Aloe Vera Benefits for Health

14. Asthma patients boil aloe vera leaves and breathe in its vapor to alleviate asthma.
15. Lower your blood sugar level by consuming aloe vera juice with any citrus juice. Blend aloe gel with any citrus juice and consume it.
16. Get rid of joint and muscle pain by applying aloe gel on affected part.
17. Lose weight with regular consumption of aloe vera juice, it helps to burn fat.
18. Drinking aloe vera juice will relieve you from indigestion, stomach ulcers, heartburn, urinary infections and colitis.
19. Vaginal irritation is very comfortable and most of the times look awkward to scratch in public places, you can treat this aloe vera gel.
20. Aloe is rich in magnesium lactate which helps to helps to get rid of sinus problem.
21. Wash off eye makeup with aloe vera and water mix, you can also add boric acid.
22. Aloe vera works great for painful gums, directly apply aloe on gums.
23. Detoxifying agent.
24. Improves circulation by reducing cholesterol and wiping toxins.
25. On the while boost immune system.
26. Can cure or prevent few cancer tumors.
27. Aloe is a cellular regenerator.
28. With its anti-inflammatory properties it can save you from inflammation by arresting it.
29. Aloe vera is an alkaline in nature, which is good for your body as body needs 80 percent alkaline.
30. Taking aloe vera orally in liquid form can help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides for healthy heart.

Aloe Vera Benefits for Hair

31. Get rid of dandruff by mixing aloe gel with coconut oil and then rinse.
32. By massaging with aloe you can have fast growing hair.
33. Replace your pricey conditioners with aloe for smooth and silky hair.
34. To keep hair and scalp moist you must maintain pH level, by applying aloe vera gel with coconut oil you can keep your hair and scalp moist.

How to Make Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera is an herb with bunch of benefits to human body and especially for skin; it’s an instant remedy for dry and itchy skin. Though you can get aloe vera gel from local store, we doubt its freshness. As making aloe vera gel at home is damn simple we don’t recommend store bought aloe gel.

Get some fresh aloe leaves from local garden or borrow it from neighbor. Place the leafy vertically upwards so that resin goes off. (Resin is sticky insoluble substance.) Then wash the leaf. Carefully slice the borders of the leaf from both sides. To extract the gel easily, cut aloe into pieces and peel the thick skin with a knife.

Now you’ve gel in your hand. Blend these gel pieces with vitamin C powder and vitamin E oil. Pour the blended solution in a jar and refrigerate for future use.

How to Make Aloe Vera Juice

After extracting aloe gel from leaves, blend them with any citrus juice and add sugar in required quantity. Initially try with small quantity. [List of citrus fruits]

Nutrients in Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a cornucopia of vitamins and minerals including:

• Vitamin A (beta-carotene), C and E.
• Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12.
• Folic acid.
• Choline, calcium, sodium, selenium, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
• Fatty acids and 20-22 human required amino acids.
• Sugars include glucose and fructose.

Dosage Recommendation

Consult your doctor before taking any step.

Don’t buy; grow your aloe vera plant for fresh juice.

Start with small dosage for 1-2 weeks, and then try if you don’t any results. Treat like a medicine not a juice.

News About Benefits of Aloe Vera

• Healing the skin inside out – drinking aloe vera juice will balance alkaline and acid level in stomach. (source)
• Reduce cholesterol by taking 10 – 20 milliliters of aloe juice. (source)
• Aloe vera can be used as cleanser. (lifehacker.com)

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References:

• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/
• http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/amazing-aloe-vera.htm