20 Amazing Things You Can Do With Aloe Vera
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My current addiction is aloe vera, I recently started using aloe vera for my hair and scalp. If you've read my last blog post I am currently experiencing Postpartum Hair Fall. Intense hair fall that the scalp above my forehead is balding, scary right? I got scared too! So I did a lot of research and bought myself a jar of aloe vera, since aloe vera is said to be helpful for fast hair growth, thickening of hair and prevents hair fall. I got addicted to it and searched more about it. Surprisingly, aloe vera have so many uses. It has health benefits and beauty benefits too! After purchasing my first jar of aloe vera, I literally ditched all the expensive skin care products I usually use every day and switched to aloe vera. Aloe vera itself can be used for the hair and every part of the body, it can serve as a moisturizer for the face and soothing lotion for the whole body.
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You can choose to buy a jar of aloe vera gel found in the cosmetic section in a shopping mall, but I strongly suggest that you buy the aloe vera plant instead. I plan to purchase my very own aloe vera plant soon, I'll surely update you guys on that. Nothing beats all natural. All you have to do is to cut open the aloe vera leaves and scoop out the gel in it. And there you have it, your very own all natural aloe vera gel fresh from the plant. The aloe vera gel from the plant is the one that is safe to eat and drink, it is also safe to use as a toothpaste and/or mouthwash. Enumerated below are 20 amazing things you can do with just one ingredient, aloe vera.
1. Hair mask for faster hair growth
2. Shampoo and/or conditioner for thicker and silkier hair
3. Leave-on hair serum
4. Facial wash
5. Face moisturizer for smoother and less oily skin
6. Shaving cream
7. After-shave soothing lotion
8. Make up base
9. Make up remover
10. Soothes sun burn
11. Soothes and heals bruises
12. Heals insect bites
13. Heals whatever kind of rashes psoriasis and eczema
14. Body lotion for softer and smoother skin
15. Moisturizes dry and cracked feet
16. Treats acne
17. Prevents stretch marks
18. Boil aloe vera leaves in a pot. Breathe in the vapor to alleviate asthma.
19. Drink aloe vera juice to prevent indigestion, to lower blood sugar and cholesterol.
20. Toothpaste and/or mouthwash for stronger teeth and healthy gums.
I'll call this the miracle gel. With just one ingredient you will get to have thicker and silkier hair, softer and smoother skin, stronger and healthier teeth, and so on and so forth. Let me know if you did some health and beauty hacks from the past using aloe vera gel. I'd love to learn from you. 'Til my next post! See ya!
