Aloe Vera and Some Amazing Uses

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What Is Aloe Vera?                                                                                                                     

Aloe Vera is one of the most popular and widely used plants in herbal medicine, throughout the world.  It is so easy to grow and doesn't take hardly any work in caring for. With it's endless uses, Aloe Vera is one plant no household should go without! We use ours all the time! 

How to Prepare and Store Your Aloe Vera Gel                                                                           

Learning to prepare and store your own Aloe Vera Gel is one of the easiest, cheapest and healthiest ways to go! It's extremely easy to do too! To harvest your own Aloe Vera Gel: 

         1. Starting from the bottom, so your plant can continue to grow, cut off leaves from your aloe plant.

     2. Set your leaves, (the side you cut) down in a cup. Allow the yellowish resin from the leaves to drain 5-10min.    

     3. You can either harvest the gel the conventional way, by slicing the leaves in half and scooping out the gel; or you can peel the outer leaves off the gel.

     4. To store your Aloe Vera Gel, you can keep it in a jar in the fridge.  For a longer shelf life, you can either mix vitamin C powder or vitamin E into the gel. 

Uses For Aloe Vera                                                                                                                 

There are so many different uses out there for this AmAzInG plant! The list can go on and on...But I will list a few below! 

1. Aloe Vera Gel For Your Hair                                                                                                       

                                                                                        

Aloe Vera gel and juice contains all the B vitamins - B1, B2, B6, & B12 - All which play a major roll in protein metabolism and cell growth which are essential to hair growth. The B vitamins also help in preventing hair thinning.  

An excess amount of product used in your hair will cause blocked pours from which the hair grows. The antibacterial affects of aloe helps reduce this build up on the scalp keeping it clean and hair aiding in hair growth. 

Who doesn't love dandruff? Aloe vera can help in getting rid of that! The moisturizing and cooling affects of aloe keeps the dryness at bay which is often was causes the dandruff.

Use Aloe Vera as a curl defining and softening hair gel. Don't you hate when you put curling gel in your hair and it dries all yucky feeling or looking? Sometimes if you put too much it'll give you a more greasy look, or maybe a more stiff feeling? I hate that! I tried aloe in my hair the other day after washing it and loved how it looked. It left it with a wavy curl, while leaving my hair soft and not a yucky feeling or look. Take maybe a quarter-size amount in your hand and scrunch all through your wet hair...You can then either blow dry it or leave it to air dry. So not only is your hair looking great, but you're using a natural remedy rather than adding harmful chemicals to your hair. 

2. Aloe Vera For Your Face                                                                                                 

Not only is Aloe Vera good for your hair, but it's also great for your face too! Aloe Vera has a pH level that closely matches that of our skin's sebum and acid mantle, allowing you to cleanse your face without disrupting the natural oil cycle. Those with acne/oily skin have found relief in using aloe vera because not only does it tone the skin and close the pores while moisturizing, it also has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce acne as well. 

Below are some DIY face washes/masks & moisturizers....

Natural Homemade Anti-inflammatory Aloe Vera Face Wash    

Aloe Vera Scrub                                                                                

Diy Miracle Moisturizer                                                                   

               Homemade Aloe Vera Face Moisturizer                                                        

   My All In One Miracle Eye Serum                                                     

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3. Aloe Vera For Your Teeth                                                                                                     

Aloe Vera's natural antibacterial and antiseptics make it a great non-toxic choice for natural toothpaste!  Not only does its anti-inflammatory properties aid in helping  soothe inflamed gums, but it is also known to be just as effective in fighting cavities as your commercial toothpaste. Mix in a drop or two of peppermint essential oil for a minty fresh mouth! 

         4. Aloe Vera For Burns and Sunburns 

Aloe Vera is one of the most widely used remedies for burns of all kinds. Not only does it soothe and cool the skin, but it helps to speed up healing while even reversing blisters as they develop. If you keep your Aloe Vera in the fridge, it would even more amazing for sunburns being cold. We have used Aloe Vera countless times for sunburns, and it really works great!

5. Aloe Vera For Bug Bites                                                                                                       

With its amazing soothing properties, Aloe Vera is perfect for helping to relieve itching and burning of bug bites! Its antibacterial properties will help clean the wound, while its anti-inflammatory properties will help to reduce swelling and redness. Apply a dab of Aloe to your bug bites for relief.  

6. Aloe Vera For Reducing Stretch Marks, Scars, Wrinkles and Signs of Aging                     

Rich in vitamins A, C and E, Aloe Vera helps promote rapid healing and tissue repair in the skin. Use a small amount as a light daily moisturizer for your face and hands. The same antioxidants that help reduce the signs of aging and wrinkles, also help to reduce scarring and help prevent stretch marks. Apply twice daily during pregnancy, to help reduce stretch marks and scars. 

7. Aloe Vera For Cuts and Wounds                                                                                          

Not only is it antibacterial, but Aloe Vera also contains several antiseptics that all help to kill bacteria and fungi. Apply to cuts and wounds before bandaging, to help cleanse the wound, as well as to help promote a faster healing. 

There you have it, 7 AmAzInG reasons why everyone should have an Aloe plant in there home! That's just to name a few of all the wonderful benefits/uses this one plant will provide! I hope you all have an AmAzInG Friday!!! 

                                                                                                           

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