Aloe
vera plants, particularly aloe barbadensis miller plants, have been used for
centuries to help burns, cuts, and other skin ailments. Perhaps your
grandparents always had one of these unique, cactus-like plants nearby, just in
case of an emergency. If someone got a cut or burn, they would break an aloe
leaf apart to extract gel from inside the leaf. The aloe gel inside the leaf is
used as a natural healing salve.
With
the onset of commercialism and the recent boom in all-natural products, aloe
has become the ingredient of choice in many skin care and health products.
Commercial aloe products include everything from creams to lotions to
nutritional supplements in pill or drink form. The products often combine aloe
gel with other ingredients to enhance the gel’s natural healing components. For
example, an aloe-based Hawaiian product, called AhVahleen, combines aloe with
some natural extracts taken from organic honey and a Hawaiian Kalo herbal
plant.
Natural
Aloe-Based Solutions for Skin Care and Health
Aloe
gel, especially when combined with other natural ingredients, can greatly
enhance the skin and its ability to replenish skin cells. As skin cells die,
new skin cells must replace the old to promote healthy skin. This also slows
the aging process and helps keep the skin moist and beautiful. Aloe creams and
gels on the market can help enhance this process. There are also creams and
gels to help with itching, burns, cuts, psoriasis, shingles, and other skin
conditions.
Aloe
vera gel is also known to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal
properties, which allow skin ailments to heal while reducing risk of infection.
Some aloe-based products are said to help soothe and dry up chicken pox as
well. Aloe gel can work as a natural anesthesia to reduce or alleviate pain
caused by burns, cuts, and skin rashes. For severe sunburn and/or sun poison,
aloe vera gel can cool the burning skin and speed up the healing process.
How
to Buy Natural Aloe Products
Besides
growing your own aloe vera plants, the next best thing is to buy natural
aloe-based products. But before buying, be sure the products are all natural
with few or no added ingredients that could decrease the aloe’s beneficial
properties. Read the ingredients on each product and learn why the ingredients
were added. You’ll find some products, such as AhVahleen, to have added natural
ingredients to enhance the product’s skin care and health properties. These
products often provide more benefits than even the actual aloe plant alone.
Shop
online to find aloe-based products that are unique to your skin care and health
needs. If you have psoriasis, for instance, look for creams, gels, or lotions
to soothe this condition in particular. If you work in the sun or are outdoors
a great deal, look for aloe products that can protect your skin from the sun’s
harmful rays. If you have multiple needs for aloe, find a natural aloe product
that offers many benefits in one. Start enjoying natural skin care and health
today with the wonderful natural solution of aloe vera!
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