The common houseplant is a "miracle," or wonder plant, frequently remaining undetected. It has long been used as a medicinal plant and nourishes the body from the inside out. It is nutrient-rich, helps with digestion, and even strengthens the immune system. Moreover, aloe vera can be applied topically, meaning that its gel can be utilised to improve one's skin, particularly the face and hair. Nevertheless, let's first understand how to harvest Aloe Vera gel from the plant so that we may discuss its primary uses and health advantages. If you have an aloe vera plant in your yard, pick off some of its larger leaves or stalks and cut them off at the base. Maybe you might remove the leaves from the bottom of them. The plant bears thorns, so take care. Then, remove the thorns from each leaf's edge with a sharp knife. After that, cut the stalk in half, keeping the gel side facing up. You can also cut the leaf open. Scrape the gel into a container using a spoon. Refrigerate the gel until all of it has been extracted. You can also purchase Aloe Vera gel from the market if you find this technique to be too time-consuming. Here are six reasons to apply Aloe Vera gel on your face, skin, and hair – 1 Helps soothe sunburn Aloe Vera gel has cooling properties and is anti-inflammatory. Hence, it is one of the most natural remedies for sunburn or burnt skin. Applying this gel helps with a protective layer for the skin, and it also helps to retain moisture. It is rich in antioxidants and minerals that boost the healing process. So now you can maintain your summer skin health using aloe vera. 2 Helps to moisturize the skin Unlike regular, market-bought moisturizers, Aloe Vera gel when used as a moisturizing gel doesn’t leave a greasy film on the face and the skin. In fact, it does just the opposite – it unclogs the pores and softens the skin. It can be used as an aftershave treatment. This is because the Aloe Vera gel helps to keep the skin hydrated and heals burns by razors and smaller nicks & cuts. It also helps treat dry skin. 3 Boosts healing of wounds It is now a known fact that Aloe Vera is highly beneficial for burns, cuts, and other injuries. This is because Aloe Vera boosts the healing of wounds, i.e., reduces the time of healing. This is true especially in the case of 1st degree and 2nd-degree burns. It’s a great skin burn treatment. It also helps to speed up skin cell reproduction as much as eight times. Aloe Vera is also known to penetrate the epidermis, i.e., the outer layer of the skin faster than water. 4 Fights skin-ageing Aloe Vera gel has vitamin C and E, beta-carotene in abundance. Therefore, it has anti-ageing properties. It also contains antimicrobial properties and is anti-inflammatory. It also helps to eradicate skin blemishes and diminish age lines. Additionally, it helps to increase the production of collagen in the body and skin elasticity. 5 Reduces infection and acne Those who suffer from acne will find respite in Aloe Vera. It helps in gentle cleansing, and its antimicrobial properties treat pimples without causing any damages to the skin. It is an antiseptic that allows protection against bacteria. Aloe Vera contains polysaccharides and gibberellins. These help in the growth of new cells and at the same time, reduce inflammation and redness. It also works as an astringent that reduces the size of pores, flushing out the excess sebum, microbes, and dirt. 6 Lightens blemishes on the face As we already know, Aloe Vera contains powers to boost skin cell reproduction, reduce redness, and fight skin inflammation, it is a natural treatment for stretch marks and acne marks. To treat freckles and lighten age spots, add some lemon juice to the gel mixture. It is one of the perfect home remedies for glowing skin. Aloe Vera for hair and scalp 1 Helps in hair growth Like skin reproduction, Aloe Vera gel helps in activating new hair growth as it increases blood circulation to the scalp. It also provides essential minerals and vitamins. Aloe Vera contains proteolytic enzymes that help repair dead skin on the scalp. So aloe vera works as a great remedy for scalp problems in women and men. 2 Keeps dandruff at bay Aloe Vera helps in healing dry skin, fungal infections and excessively oily skin. All these are significant causes of dandruff. It is one of the natural ways to get rid of dandruff. 3 Acts as a conditioner to the hair and scalp Just as how it moisturizes the skin, Aloe Vera helps to condition the hair and soften it. Regularly applying Aloe gel to the hair and scalp helps to maintain the vitality of the hair and its shine. Ways to Use Aloe Vera For Skin Here are a few simple and easy Aloe vera DIY recipes for using it on your skin: Ingredients Method Aloe Vera gel – Take 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel or fresh aloe vera pulp- Apply directly to the face and neck Aloe vera gel, Vitamin E – Break the Vitamin E capsule and pour out the content into 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel- Mix it thoroughly then apply to the areas around your eye- Leave it in overnight Aloe vera, raw honey, sea salt – Mix 2 tablespoons of aloe vera with a little sea salt well- Add in a tablespoon of honey, combine it well- Use as a gentle scrub for mild exfoliation on the body and face- Rinse with warm water Aloe vera, honey and rosewater – Combine1 tablespoon of aloe vera,1 tablespoon of raw honey and 2 tablespoons of rosewater- Mix into a smooth paste and apply as a mask- Leave it on your face for 10-20 minutes- Wash with warm water- Can be used several times a week for those with acne issues
