There are approximately 400 species of Aloe. They vary in color from grey to moving green and are sometimes striped or mottled. In addition, the leaves are often long and pointed and have spinney sides. Aloe flowers are tubular in appearance, and vary in color from yellow, orange or red. The flowers are normally densely clustered, straightforward or branched leafless stems.
The most preponderant of Aloes is the Aloe Vera. It is revered for it restorative herbal properties. The most beloved herbal asset in Aloe Vera is its use in skin care.
Aloe Vera has both antiseptic and antibiotic properties which makes it highly efficient in treating skin irritations such as cuts, burns, eczema, and sunburns and will also relax the itch from poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac. Additionally, Aloe Vera is widely used in the cosmetic industry as moisturizing ingredient, enhance elasticity in the skin, and sell out the sign of aging, just to name a few.
Although the plant is 96% water, the remaining 4% contains active ingredients such as amino acids (provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids & 7 of the 8 significant ones), minerals (Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc), Vitamins (A, C, E, B, B12, Folic Acid) and enzymes. The Vitamins A, C, E contains antioxidants, which are why they are so widely used in skin care.
Below is a short list of the benefits of Aloe Vera:
Speeds medical and minimizes scarring of wounds
Soothes sunburns, insect bites, poison ivy
Has antioxidant to promote new cell increase in skin and improves elasticity
Fights anti-ageing with it moisturizing properties
Reduces pain in wounds with its anti-inflammatory properties
Very few habitancy are allergic to Aloe Vera, which is why it is used so heavily in the cosmetic industry. However, as with any new product a patch test is recommended. To do a patch test, break off a small measure of the plant and apply a small estimate to the inside of wrist, wait 24 hours to see if there is any indication of an allergic reaction.
Aloe Vera is an easy plant to care for. Aloe Vera plants are easy to care for. They require fullness of sunshine, light watering and live long. All nearby they are a hardy plant and easy to care for. In many households, they are often grown on windowsills so that the wondrous properties of the plant are always available.
Growing your own Aloe Vera is recommended. Store bought gels, although effective, will never collate to the effectiveness of a freshly cut leaf. This is due in fact to the time that has elapsed from harvest to the final product and display.
If you decide on purchasing your Aloe Vera gel, read the label to ensure that it is 100% pure.
Below is an easy homemade skin care recipe, which provides tremendous benefits to the skin.
Repair and safe Facial Cleanser
1 large Aloe Vera leaf, peeled
1 peeled slice of papaya
1 Tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon plain yogurt
Mix well in food processor. Apply to face in diplomatic circular motion. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water.
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