Aloe Vera Benefits – Skin Care, Hair Care, Weight Loss
Do you know why we call aloe vera a medical plant?
Do you know we can plant the magic at home in the area of just 2 feets?
Aloe Vera has numerous health benefits to treats sunburn, wounds, helps to lose weight, and to grow hair fast. Aloe Vera is safe and good for summers. You can use it directly from its leaf or you can buy it in gel form.
Aloe Vera For Skin Care
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Sensitive, oily, dry it workers wonder on all the skin types. Aloe Vera has antioxidant properties it helps to treat acne problems. It is also known as hydrating & natural moisture. You can also make face mist with aloe vera. It helps to fight with signs of aging. Aloe Vera helps to reduce blemishes & dark sports. It gives a natural glow to your skin.
How to make Face Packs with Aloe Vera.
1. Aloe Vera Face Pack To Reduce Acne – Take a 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and mix it with 1 tablespoon of tomato juice. Wash your face with water first then apply this mask on your face & neck. Leave it for 15-20 minutes & then rinse it with lukewarm water. This face mask is good for reducing acne spots & skin toning.
2. Aloe Vera Face Pack For Skin Tightening – Take 1 egg & 2 tablespoon of aloe vera gel to mix it in a bowl. Apply this mask on your face & neck. Leave it for 10-15 minutes & rinse it with lukewarm water. It is good for skin tightening, & fine lines.
3. Aloe Vera Face Pack For Glowing Skin – Take aloe vera gel, honey & cucumber juice in equal portion apply this mask on your face & neck. Leave it for 15-20 minutes & then rinse it with water. This mask is for glowing skin.
4. Aloe Vera as a Toner – Take 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel & 1 tablespoon of rosewater. Mix it well & apply this toner on your face. Leave it for half an hour & then rinse it with water. This will work as a natural astringent.
5. Aloe Vera Face Pack For Even Skin Tone – Take 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon of honey, a pinch of turmeric. Make a fine paste & apply it on your face & neck. Leave it for 15 minutes & then wash it with lukewarm water. This will help to brighten your complexion & even your skin tone.
6. Aloe Vera Face Pack For Fair Complexion – Take 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoon of sandalwood powder & few drops of rose water make a paste & apply on your face sit for dry & then wash it. Sandalwood & aloe vera are best for summers you can use this mask twice in a week as well. This will improve your skin & makes complexion fair.
Aloe Vera For Hair Care
Research has shown aloe vera has many vitamins and nourishing properties. If you are looking for dandruff free, long, shiny and bouncy hair then aloe vera is perfect for you.
We have recently posted an article about Hair Masks for all types of hair.
Amazing Hair Masks for Dry, Oily & Normal Hair
Here are few hair masks you can prepare with aloe vera:-
1. Aloe Vera Hair Mask For Hair Growth – Take 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and 2 tablespoons of castor oil, apply this onto your hair & scalp. Leave it for 2 to 3 hours and then rinse it with shampoo. This will help you to boost your hair growth.
2. Aloe Vera Hair Mask To Reduce Hair Fall – Take 1 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel and 1 tablespoon of onion juice mix it well & apply on your hair. Leave it for an hour and then rinse it with shampoo. This will help to re-growth the hair and also reduce the hair fall.
3. Aloe Vera Hair Mask To Prevent Premature Hair Graying – Take 2 tablespoons of amla juice or powder and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel mix it & apply the mask on your hair. Leave it for an hour and then rinse it with shampoo. As we known amla (gooseberry) is packed with vitamin c. It helps to prevent premature graying.
Aloe Vera Juice for Weight Loss
Aloe Vera juice is perfect to start a day. It has antioxidant and many health benefits- weight loss, improved your metabolism & also helps to burn your fat. Consumption of aloe Vera juice inadequate amount can lead to better digestion & it also detoxifies your system & improves your blood sugar management. It reduces dental problems as well.
- Take fresh aloe vera gel with 1 lemon & 1 tablespoon of honey blend it together, you can also add some mint (optional). It helps to detoxify your body. You can consume this drink in the morning & also avoid eating anything for at least an hour.
- You can also make some smoothies with aloe vera. Take 5-6 fresh strawberries, 1 cup of orange juice & 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel, blend it and check the consistency, if required you can add some water. Strawberries are low in calories & also rich in fiber. To combine with orange & aloe vera it makes a perfect drink for weight loss.
Please consult your doctor before consuming aloe vera for weight loss, to understand the right dosage for you.
How to Plant Aloe Vera
Planting aloe vera is popular & easy. You all can grow this one plant at your home or even more than one. This plant doesn’t require much space and you can grow this plant within 2 feet space in your balcony which has proper sunlight. Water this plant once in three to four days when you see the soil dry. This plant required 6 to 8 hours of sunlight. You can get this plant from your nearby nursery & can grow it in some big pot.