Aloe Vera: Know Its Many Health and Beauty Benefits

You have probably heard about aloe vera (also known as Aloe vera). It is present in shampoos, conditioners, after-sun lotions, moisturizers, etc. However, the truth is that most people do not know the correct way to use aloe vera and what benefits it actually offers. Below you get all your doubts about the subject:

What is aloe vera and what are its benefits?

Karina Altieri, nutritionist of Onodera Aesthetics, points out that aloe vera is a medicinal plant, also known as Aloe vera, that spontaneously grows in northeastern Brazil and can reach 1 meter in height. ? It is cultivated for medicinal, cosmetic and ornamental purposes ?, highlights the professional.

Hairstylist Ana Paula Nesi, from Sonia Nesi Beauty Studio, comments that aloe vera is known as the "beauty plant" because it is very complete: it has eighteen amino acids essential for protein formation. In addition, it is rich in vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and B13. It has moisturizing properties, with regenerative, detoxifying and invigorating action ?, he says.

Nutritionist Karina Altieri also highlights the healing and antimicrobial properties of aloe vera. She is well known for her aesthetic benefits. The gel found inside the leaves has accelerating and regenerative power of the skin cells. Therefore, the plant is widely used in creams, lotions and ointments, since its actives potentiate hydration and healing, acting against premature skin aging ?, explains.

Also according to nutritionist Karina, the nutrients present in aloe gel have great nutritional value and, in its composition, have: manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamins (complex B, C and E)? with antioxidant properties.

"In addition to these benefits, when consumed as juice, aloe vera contributes to digestive processes, by its healing action, acts benefiting the mucosa," adds Karina Altieri.

Homemade Aloe Recipes

Aloe for hair

Ana Paula Nesi points out that to enjoy the benefits that aloe vera can offer to the hair, the pulp is used, because that is where the nutrients are (both in cosmetics and in homemade recipes).

Below the hairstylist teaches how to make a homemade aloe recipe for moisturizing the hair:

1. To beat in the blender the pulp of an aloe leaf with 100 ml of water;
2. After washing the hair as usual, apply the mixture on the strands as a hydration;
3. Leave to act for about 20 minutes;
4. After a while, wash your hair normally by removing all aloe aloe from the hair.

• This hydration can be done every 15 days. Surely you will notice the moisturizing and rebuilding benefits that aloe vera provides to the hair, as well as shine and vitality ?, comments Ana Paula Nesi.

Skin Care Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is widely used in creams, lotions and ointments, as its actives enhance hydration and healing, acting against premature skin aging. But there are also some home recipe options for those who want to enjoy the benefits of the plant. Below you will find two well known:

1. Aloe Vera Face Mask

1. Remove the gel from the aloe;
2. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of aloe gel with milk and 1/2 lemon juice;
3. At night, brush your face, being careful not to fall into your eyes;
4. Let it act all night long;
5. The next day, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and dry with a soft towel;
6. Finish with your favorite moisturizer and a good sunscreen.

2. Honey Aloe Face Mask

1. Remove the gel from the aloe;
2. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons aloe gel with 3 tablespoons honey and half lemon juice;
3. At night apply the mask all over the face;
4. Leave to act for 15 minutes;
5. Rinse well.

Aloe Juice Consumption

In addition to being used in topical creams and lotions, being present in shampoo and conditioner formulas, aloe gel can be used as juice, even offering great health benefits. Check out:

Help in weight loss: With the consumption of aloe juice, there is better nutrient absorption and toxin elimination, besides the anti-inflammatory effect? that causes the body to flush.

Immune system improvement: Aloe Vera gives the body the necessary reserves for it to use according to its needs. In other words, consuming aloe vera juice regularly increases the immune system.

Contributes to oral health: The consumption of aloe juice can make an excellent contribution to the health of teeth and gums.

Helps digestion: Aloe Vera juice maintains a healthy digestive tract, ensuring that nutrients from the diet are absorbed by the cells. Aloe Vera also has detoxifying properties, helps keep the intestinal flora in balance and its consumption helps relieve indigestion and other digestive problems.

Fighting premature aging: The consumption of aloe juice also contributes to the maintenance of a healthier and more beautiful skin, since, using the nutrients of aloe vera, the skin more effectively fights the effects of premature aging.

Contributes to the beauty of women: As aloe juice provides a good functioning of the body, not only the skin, but hair and nails also become more beautiful and healthy.

Helps keep your heart healthy: Some recent studies point out that aloe vera juice can help increase circulation, lower cholesterol, triglycerides and lipid levels in blood fats. It can also offer stress relief by helping to lower blood pressure and keep the heart healthy.

How should the aloe juice be consumed?

Nutritionist Karina Altieri explains that the consumption of aloe juice can be daily, but it is not recommended to drink more than 100 ml per day. This is because it contains substances that alter the functioning of the digestive system. In addition, the juice must be purchased at specialty stores and reliable manufacturers ?, highlights.

"It is noteworthy that are not recommended home recipes for the consumption of aloe, because the outer shell of the aloe presents toxic substances that can trigger serious problems of stomach poisoning," adds the professional.

11 Amazing Aloe Uses

Below you still know amazing uses of Aloe vera and more good reasons to love it:

1. Treatment of mild sunburn and sunburn: As the gel has a refreshing, moisturizing and healing effect, you just need to open a sheet and rub the inside of your skin to find immediate relief. It really is a great after sun lotion!

2. Relief on insect bites: the anti-inflammatory and refreshing effects of aloe vera greatly help to relieve itchy insect bites.

3. Relaxing Massage: treat yourself to a relaxing body massage. Just pass the inside of the aloe leaf over the body before showering.

4. Foot exfoliation: mix half a cup of oatmeal, half a cup of cornmeal, four tablespoons of aloe vera gel and half a cup of unscented body lotion. Massage your feet with the mixture and then rinse.

5. Bubble Relief: spread some aloe gel over blisters that form, for example, on the feet for faster relief and healing.

6. Skin Moisturizing: Aloe Vera gel can be an excellent natural moisturizing option for those with dry skin.

7. Prevention of scars and stretch marks: Just use aloe gel on prone areas of your body, such as your legs, belly, buttocks.

8. Wart Treatment: In some cases, applying aloe gel may help to shrink a wart.

9. Helps Hair Growth: Just massage the aloe gel on the scalp, letting it work for 30 minutes and then rinse.

10. Makeup Removal: Apply some gel on the face, taking care of the eyes and then rinsing.

11. Relief in asthma symptoms: boil some water with the aloe gel in a pan and breathe the steam to relieve the symptoms of asthma.

Did you like the tips? Now you know the many benefits that aloe vera can offer. But remember: If you choose to consume it, Aloe vera juice must be purchased from specialty stores and trusted manufacturers. Homemade recipes in this sense are totally contraindicated since the outer shell of aloe vera contains toxic substances.

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