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Understanding Aloe and Its Uses

he benefits of using Aloe Vera were needed to promote healthy tissue growth by
discovered long ago in ancient times. reducing inflammation and killing bacteria
TToday, people are still using Aloe Vera for and other foreign organisms that thrive on
its many restorative and healing properties. damaged skin cells caused by burns. Aloe
The pulp (gel) of the Aloe leaf has been Vera’s cooling effect offers instant relief from
used both externally and internally by many burns and will typically prevent, or greatly
people. But before learning of the many reduce, blistering when applied immediately
benefits for using an Aloe Vera product, you after receiving a burn.
should first learn about Aloe Vera. Dermatology: Aloe Vera is used widely in
The Aloe Vera plant contains a gel within dermatology. It is reputed to be effective in
it that people have used for centuries for the treatment of seborrhea, herpes, red spots,
healing purposes. This gel is derived from psoriasis, eczema, mycosis and fever blisters.
the leaves of an Aloe Vera plant when the Allergies: It is proven that the pulp of Aloe
leaves are cut or slashed. In a way, the Aloe Vera relieves the itching due to allergies and
Vera plant heals itself when cut or slashed. insect bites, as well as aiding in the healing,
Upon observation, it was discovered that in both man and animals.
when you cut or slash an Aloe Vera leaf, the Cosmetics: Aloe Vera
fluid (gel) and life blood of the plant begins cosmetics deliver skin
to spurt out. But within a few seconds, the care and makeup all-in-
plants wound films over. A few moments one. The combination
later, a protective rubber like coating begins of natural ingredients,
to surround the plants wound. Not much from 100% pure Aloe
time later, the plants wound is completely Vera and
healed. Upon seeing this happen, people antioxidant
knew that the Aloe Vera plant has the ability vitamins,
to heal itself and could possibly help a to marine
persons wound heal as well. extracts and
chamomile,
External Use will protect,
Aloe Vera is known to heal skin. Many people nourish and
will testify that Aloe Vera penetrates their soothe your
skin rapidly and aids in healing their skin skin. With Aloe
faster than ever thought possible. Aloe Vera Vera cosmetics, you
is used in this manner in forms of Aloe Vera can look beautiful and nourish
skin care products. This can be: Aloe Vera your skin at the same time!
lotion, Aloe Vera creams and Aloe Vera gels. Skin Care: Aloe Vera can also be used
People use Aloe Vera skin care products as a treatment for many types of skin
to heal cuts, scrapes and burns. Pregnant conditions. It promotes healthy healing
woman have been known to use Aloe Vera of minor cuts, scrapes and scratches. It
lotion and Aloe Vera gel to make stretch seals off the injury and helps new skin
marks disappear. People have even been cells form. Aloe Vera works well for burns,
using Aloe Vera to reduce the appearance sunburns and even frostbite. It increases
of scars and wrinkles. the blood flow to burnt tissue, which
Burns: The healing properties of Aloe Vera for greatly quickens the healing of damaged
burns are undeniable. Studies have shown cells. It also has enzymes that relieve
that Aloe Vera helps new skin cells form and pain, reduce inflammation and decrease
hastens healing. The Aloe Vera plant has the redness. It even has anti-fungal and anti-
amazing ability to provide essential nutrients bacterial properties.

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