i have posted about living simply and using natural products where possible, i have posted about aloe vera before and about it's many uses but the more i read about it and the more i use it, the more it amazes me!
you don't even need any fancy products off the shelf... you just need the plant! slice the leaves length ways to remove the inner gel.
it has been used as part of beauty regimes for over 6,000 years... cleopatra used it on her skin, the native americans call it the 'wand of heaven' and egyptians, the 'plant of immortality'.
so, i decided to make a list of all it's amazing uses ~
topically for skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, pigmentation, sunburn, dry skin and frostbite.
use the inner sides of the leaf as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower.
aloe gel, when drunk, may serve as a treatment for heartburn, ulcers, digestive discomfort, osteoarthritis, diabetes and treating the effects of radiation therapy. i would recommend this be bought from the shop in the form of an aloe drink.
when drunk it can also reduce cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar levels
it can be warmed in a bowl of hot water, and inhaled as a vapor for treatment of asthma.
makeup remover.
reduces bruising
aloe can even replace your hair conditioner.
prevents itching from bug bites.
aloe is able to kill bacteria as well as speed wound healing.
the clear gel inside the leaf contains over 75 different key nutritional compounds such as mineral, vitamins and amino acids.
it is anti-inflamitory, antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic.
and i use it for almost all of those things in one way or another! i drink it and i use it as a toothpaste, a hand wash, a face cream and an antibacterial hand gel... lip balm, shampoo, conditioner...
visit my forever aloe fb page for more information on the products and where to buy them...
