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Benefits of Aloe Vera , Aloe Vera uses, Aloe Vera Juice benefits .Benefits of Using Aloe Vera in Skin,Hair and Health :
Today,I will be telling you about Aloe Vera Gel and Aloe Vera juice and their uses.
I will also tell you about the various benefits which one can derive out of these.
In hindi,Aloe Vera is called "Dhratkumari" or "Gwar Phata".This is a very beneficial plant,the gel that comes out of this plant is used extensively in skin care products and general health care.
There are about 250 varieties of aloe vera.However,only 4 types out of all these varieties is used for skin care as well as for oral consumption.
The aloe vera juice and gel which is sold in tubes and bottles is used extensively by the public.However,in my opinion if you use aloe vera gel fresh from the leaf then the vitamins that it contains as well as the anti-oxidants and enzymes,those are extremely effective.
If you wish to plant aloe vera in your home from which you can harvest fresh aloe vera gel then you must make sure to use only that variety of aloe vera which is safe for use on skin ,as well for drinking as juice .
Aloe vera has thick and fleshy leaves and they contain a transparent gel inside which is used in a variety of lotions,creams as well as lipsticks,foundations etc.
All in all, the business of aloe vera in the world is worth about 13 Billions Dollars.
In India also,this plant is now cultivated extensively .
Aloe Vera gel contains powerful anti-oxidants Such as Vitamin A , Vitamin C & Vitamin E. It also contains a compound called "Aloin" which is a de-pigmenting agent ,which means that it reduces and lightens dark patches and blemishes and also lightens the overall colour of skin.
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| Active Components Of Aloe Vera |
The most important compound that this plant contains is something called "Polyphenol".Polyphenols prevent the growth of many kinds of bacteria and thus protect our body from many kinds of infection.
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| Polyphenols |
Now I will tell you the best methods to use aloe vera :
First of all, the best method to use aloe vera is to cut a leaf and then harvest the gel directly from it.
Now, to use this gel to treat the dark patches and blemishes on your face.
You should apply a mask made from fresh aloe vera gel and apply it nightly before going to sleep.
You should cut the leaf from the center and then apply it in a circular motion all over your face.If you run a knife over the cut leaf,it will result in even more gel being harvested from the leaf.
Those who have oily or combination skin should only apply this gel ,those who have dry skin or normal skin should take a capsule of vitamin E and break it apart to extract the oil, they should then mix this oil by mixing it with the gel on the leaf itself and then applying the mix on their face.
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| Vitamin E capsule & Fresh Aloe Vera gel |
Second use of Aloe Vera is that it has anti-aging properties which keep the skin clean and do not let wrinkles from on the skin , which makes it an excellent anti ageing agent.
Just as I have told you earlier applying a mask of Aloe Vera and Vitamin E keeps the skin clean and prevents the formation of wrinkles also on it.
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| Aloe vera gel ,vitamin E capsule and virgin coconut oil mixed |
Third use is that if any part of your skin gets mildly burnt then you should apply fresh Aloe Vera gel on it which is mixed in with 2-3 drops of vitamin E oil .Doing this daily 2-3 times everyday makes the burnt skin heal well ,without leaving any scars.
In order to heal skin which is damaged due to Sunburn take two tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel and mix a teaspoon of virgin coconut oil properly into it then apply this mixture to your skin 2-3 times daily which makes the sunburnt skin heal much faster.
Remember,that you must not apply soap on sunburnt skin and you should clean it in the morning and evening ,with plain water only.
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| Applying Alo Vera and Vitamin E capsule in Burn Skin |
By applying a hair mask made of Aloe Vera gel your hair become shinny and strong .1 hour prior to washing your hair apply a hair mask consisting of 2 tablespoons of fresh Aloe Vera gel and 1/2 teaspoon of virgin coconut oil, you should mix this well and then apply it properly on your hair and then shampoo it after half an hour.
Those who have oily hair should only apply aloe vera gel there is no need to add coconut oil or any other oil to it.
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| Applying Aloe Vera and Virgin Coconut Oil Hair Mask |
If you have a wound on your skin due to some injury or even if you are suffering from diabetes and suffer from the problem of delayed wound healing should simply take a piece of fresh aloe vera of freshly extracted gel and apply it on the wound and then wrap the wound with gauze.
The Polyphenols and enzymes present in aloe vera gel clean the wound and prevent the growth of bacteria in it which results in faster healing.
Due to the anti-bacterial properties of aloe vera it used in several home remedies foe pimples and acne.
In case of moderate acne,where there is mild to medium redness,you should wash your face with plain water before going to bed at night and then applyfresh aloe vera gel all over your face.
Next,in the morning,use plain water to wash your face and then apply a good oil free moisturiser to it.
You can also check out my blog articles for "Best Moisturisers For All Skin Types" on my Blog.
You can also apply a very effective Aloe Vera mask for the treatment of pimples and acne.In 2 tablespoons of Honey,Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel also add 1/4 teaspoon of fresh cinamon powder to this mix.
Mix these ingredients properly and uniformly then use a face brush to apply this mask all over your face evenly and then let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
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Then clean your face off with plain water and apply virgin coconut oil or pure coconut oil or you could also use a good oil free moisturiser.
Honey is a cleansing agent and Aloe Vera & Cinamon are cleansers .as well as anti-bacterials agnts and they dry out pimples/acne.
In order to keep teeth clean ,and also prevent gum decay aloe vera juice is very effective.
People who are suffering from yellowed/decaying teeth or those who suffer from swelling and pain in their gums or have bad breath and also those have a white coating on their tongues,which is basically a fungal infection.
These people,after brushing their teeth in the morning 2 big tablespoons fresh Aloe Vera gel should take and grind it in a mixer to make a juice out of it.
Next,they should hold this juice in their mouth and swirly it properly inside their mouth for atleast 3 minutes and then spit it out.
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Now,lets talk about the method to drink aloe vera juice and also the benefits that one can derive from drinking the juice:
Firstly,extract fresh aloe vera gel straight from the leaf,grind it in mixer and make a juice out of it .
Next,you can mix this juice in either coconut water or any other fresh fruit juice and then consume it.
Now, how much juice should you drink everyday.Well,you can drink about 1 cup ,or 120 ml of fresh aloe vera juice in a day.
If you exceed this quantity, you can develop a stomach ache and/or indigestion.
If you want to drink aloe vera juice then add a tablespoon of aloe vera juice in plain water and then drink it ,if you do not have any stomach ache and there is no stomach upset either then you can drink it safely.
Drinking fresh aloe vera juice is good for the health this cures constipation,acidity and indigestion,those who suffer from these problems.Should , first thing in the morning ,take a half cup of fresh aloe vera juice mix it in 2 glasses of plain water and then drink it.
Aloe Vera juices reduces blood sugar as well and drinking this daily in the morning keeps the blood sugar under control.Those who suffer from diabetes can keep their blood sugar under control if they drink it daily.
Aloe Vera juice increases the rate of metabolism in our system which increases the natrual energy of our body and drinking this helps in weight loss also.
I firmly believe that those who want to loss weight using apple cider vinegar can get better and more effective results by drinking aloe vera juice instead because fresh aloe vera juice helps in increasing the rate of metabolism in the body and also full of vitamins and minerals.
So besides reducing weight, this also makes up for the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body and also prevents constipation.
So,now i have told you the various uses of Aloe Vera, as well as the different methods of using it.
But like i tell in every articles in blog that every substance does not suit everyone that is why before you apply aloe vera gel on your skin.
It is very important to do a skin test apply a bit of gel on the side of the neck and leave it overnight and if there is no redness or burning sensation by the morning then this is safe to use for you.
Friends , I hope you found my blog useful and the methods which i have told you will definitely be beneficial to you.
Thank you.
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