You don’t have to be an Egyptian queen like Cleopatra to use this well-known and recognized plant, nicknamed the “magic wand of Paradise” by the American Indians. Aloe vera has been a miracle medicine for almost 5000 years for many ailments thanks to its antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, regenerating, moisturizing properties… We prefer it in gel for external use and in juice to use it in a specific way. internal and stimulate the immune system. Choose it as pure as possible in an organic store or opt for the plant altogether to benefit from the 150 active ingredients present in the plant (trace elements, minerals, amino acids, various vitamins, enzymes, etc.). Buying it online can be an option of choice if you don’t have a store close to home. Here are the uses to know about aloe vera!
Uses of aloe vera for external use (body, face and hair)
1) The exfoliating scrub
Cut the sheet lengthwise and use the inside as an exfoliating sponge while showering.
2) To treat a light burn
Very few products can be safely applied to a burn. For example, under butter, toothpaste or egg white, heat is captured and continues to burn. On the other hand, honey or aloe vera gel can be useful here. You can use the gel pure or mix it with vitamin E oil and apply on the burned area.
3) To soothe hematomas
Apply this cool gel directly to the hematoma to relieve pain quickly.
4) To relieve a sunburn
If your skin is red, tight and hot, aloe vera can soothe that feeling and cool the skin like menthol would. In preparation for summer, freeze organic aloe vera gel in an ice cube tray to have aloe squares ready to use. Soothing guaranteed with freshness!
5) Treat frostbite
Same principle as for a burn: aloe vera can relieve your frozen toes or fingers like no other product!
6) In case of sting
If you have served as a meal for insects, soothe the pain or itching sensations by applying gel to the skin.
7) Against skin infections
They are never pleasant, but the antiseptic power of the plant can reduce or even cure a mild infection.
8) Prepare an exfoliating foot mask
Mix 150 g of oatmeal with 90 g of cornmeal, 4 tablespoons of Aloe vera gel and 10 cl of body milk to have a perfect texture. Exfoliate your feet and rinse: they will be softer than a baby’s.
9) To combat herpes or cold sore rashes
It is not easy to get rid of these skin problems, but the extremely concentrated side of aloe vera helps to treat them and make them resolve. Take a little pulp and apply to the cold sore (or small sores).