Aloe vera is a succulent plant which most likely originates from Africa. It is a stemless plant which grows up to 100 cm, and it's leaves are thick and fleshy. When you crack apart a aloe vera leave a thick, translucent gel is present. This gel is known to have soothing, cooling, healing, and moisturizing properties. It has been used as a home remedy for miner burns and skin injuries for thousands of years. Aloe vera contains a significant level of salicylic acid (the active ingredient in aspirin) which accounts for some of its pain-killing properties. Aloe vera gel contains many vitamins including vitamin E, C and B12 as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and others. Due to it's properties it is used in a wide variety of skin care products. Large scale agriculture production of aloe vera is undertaken in Australia, Cuba, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, China, Mexico, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and the USA in order to supply the cosmetic industry with aloe vera gel.
There are many ways to use aloe vera gel. This happens to be my #1 aloe vera gel if you would like to order some online:
Below a few tips on how to use aloe vera gel in your everyday life.
Aloe vera and cucumber eye cream
30 grams pure aloe vera gel
1/4 large cucumber
In a blender puree the cucumber. Strain the pulp. Add aloe vera to the cucumber puree and mix lightly. Apply with a cotton ball to under eye area. The cream can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Aloe vera skin moisturizer
Apply the pure aloe vera gel directly onto clean face in the morning and at night.
Aloe vera skin scrub
2 tablespoons pure aloe vera gel
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Mix ingredients together. Use as a hand and whole body scrub.
Aloe vera facial cleanser
1/4 cup pure aloe vera gel
2 tablespoons rose water
1 tablespoon grape seed oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Blend together the ingredients. Keep in the refrigerator for further use.
Aloe vera hand sanitizer
1/4 cup pure aloe vera gel
1/4 cup ethanol
10 drops essential oil such as peppermint, eucalyptus (optional)
Combine the ingredients. Store in a spray pump bottle.
Aloe vera hair conditioner
Apply pure aloe vera gel to damp hair. After 30 minutes rinse well. It will leave hair silky and is known to promote hair growth.
Aloe vera eyelash treatment
Aloe vera gel can be applied to eyelashes to make them thicker and longer. The aloe vera gel is best applied at night before going to bed.
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