5 Aloe Vera Beauty Benefits
There is no organization or beauty company in the world that is not trying to prove the benefits of aloe vera.
The plant is one of the most powerful beautifying agents, for which there is also a scientific explanation.
Here are the top five beauty benefits of using aloe vera.
1. Softens the skin when shaving
Aloe vera is one of the most commonly used ingredients in shaving gels. The reason is that it softens, nourishes and hydrates the skin.
In this way, shaving becomes easier and more pleasant, and does not lead to skin injury. And if she is sensitive and still gets inflamed, aloe vera helps calm her down.
2. Treating dandruff
It is no coincidence that aloe vera is a main ingredient in many anti-dandruff shampoos and lotions.
Another option is to add aloe vera gel to your standard hair wash, or apply it directly to your hair.
Wait for 20-30 minutes to work, then wash thoroughly with water. In this way, you also solve the problem of dry and irritated skin on the scalp.
3. Soothes the skin after sunburns
One of the quickest and most pleasant ways to relieve pain after a sunburn is to apply aloe vera gel.
You can also use the leaves directly after you have mashed their insides into a fine paste. Aloe vera ingredients help soothe the epidermis as well as regenerate burnt skin.
4. Prevents nail biting in children
Nail biting in children, and in some elderly people, leads to unpleasant cosmetic problems. Anointing your fingers with aloe vera can eliminate this unpleasant habit.
The taste of the plant is not particularly appealing, it is astringent, so even a very small amount of plant gel applied to the fingers will discourage them from putting more in their mouths.
5. Reduces skin wrinkles
Aloe vera is a fantastic source of vitamin C and vitamin E, both of which are adored by the skin. The plant hydrates and maintains the skin and helps erase and smooth wrinkles.
Here are some recipes for home cosmetics with aloe vera.
Salt scrub
Ingredients:
2 cups sea salt
1 cup aloe vera
1/2 cup organic coconut oil
2 teaspoons honey
10 drops essential oil for fragrance
Mix all together, massage the skin and rinse.
Quick face mask
Place a mashed aloe leaf on your face, or use bottled aloe gel. Rub on cleansed face, leave for 10-15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
If you have any gel left, apply it to your hands and let it absorb. If your skin is dry, combine aloe with pure coconut oil for extra nutrients and hydration.
Aloe in ice
An easy and quick method to refresh all skin types. It is suitable at any time, but especially in the morning for puffy eyes.
Ingredients:
1 cup pure aloe juice
1 aspirin, finely ground
1 small ice cube
Aspirin dissolves in aloe vera juice. Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer to freeze. The finished cube is massaged on the face, neck and the area around the eyes for refreshment, hydration and tightening.
Make sure you are not allergic to aspirin first.
Hair mask
Massage the scalp with pure aloe gel and rinse after 30 minutes. This mask not only soothes the scalp, but also stimulates hair growth.
