Check Out How You Can Use Aloe Vera For Hair, Skin And Weight-Loss

The aloe vera plant is about one or two feet tall with prickly and bitter leaves, that act as a defence to keep animals and insects from feeding on the plant. The leaves hold a gooey translucent gel, also extremely bitter, and known all over the world for it's unbelievable healing properties. This translucent gel is made up of around 96% water, some organic and inorganic compounds, a type of protein that contains 18 of the 20 amino acids found in the body and lastly, Vitamin A, B, C and E. Another part of the aloe vera plant that is used is the 'sap', a yellow-coloured liquid stuck to the skin of the plant from the inside. When dried and purified, the powdered aloe is often used as a laxative, though it's effectiveness is questionable.

Aloe Vera for Beauty

Once you move past the slimy texture of natural aloe vera gel and apply it to your skin, you'll notice how soothing and cooling it is. And it's for these exact reasons that Ayurveda refers to aloe vera as the miracle herb that can be used to treat wounds, minor cuts, dry skin and severe burns.

Aloe vera or aloe vera-based products can be used in the winter as well as in the summer and by people of all skin types. Aloe vera treats the cells on the epithelial level of the skin that is why it's recommended by dermatologists to remove tan, treat sunburn and stretch marks. One way to use aloe vera is to apply the gel directly, another would be to make a pack using aloe vera along with some other special ingredients from your kitchen.

1. Aloe Vera for Dry Skin - Take some aloe vera, a pinch of turmeric, a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of milk and a few drops of rose water. Blend this mix till you get a paste. Apply it and leave in for about 20 minutes or so.

2. Aloe Vera Scrub - Get half a cup of fresh aloe vera gel, a cup of sugar and two tablespoons of lemon juice. The sugar will help exfoliate and scrub off dead skin, the aloe vera will deep clean the skin and the lemon will help fade out scars and tan. Stir the three ingredients together and use it to scrub both face and body.

  

3. Aloe Vera for Acne - Take some aloe vera gel, blended walnuts with a flour like consistency and honey. Aloe vera's healing properties coupled with the anti-oxidantsfrom honey will leave you with smooth and clear skin.

4. Aloe vera for Sensitive Skin - Get some aloe vera gel, cucumber juice, yoghurt and rose oil and blend them to a paste. Apply and leave for around 20 minutes, then rinse it off.

Aloe Vera for Weight-Loss

Aloe vera can improve the effectiveness of your diet and maximise your weight-loss potential. With little amounts of vitamins and minerals that contribute to weight-loss, as well as amino acids, enzymes and sterols, aloe vera ensures your diet is not only supportive of weight-loss, but also improves the body's absorption and utilisation, improving overall health as well as weight-loss success.

Aloe vera is rich in anti-oxidants that means it helps cut out free radicals in the body and boost your immunity. It's also a good source of protein so it helps muscle development and gives you copious amounts of energy. There are countless studies that prove how effective aloe vera is for weight-loss, but it should be consumed regularly and over a long period of time for it to really work.

How To Drink Aloe Vera Juice: The natural taste of aloe vera is so bitter that you wouldn't think of consuming it raw. So to transform it into a drink, dice the gel into small pieces and then blend. After blending, mix a bit of this with some other fruit or vegetable juice that's preferably sweet. You can also make good use the leaves of aloe vera, to do this, blend the leaves, strain and drink. If you find it too bitter then mix it up with honey and drink. You can also add some lemon to this mix.

Aloe Vera for Hair

Aloe vera contains  proteolytic enzymes that repairs dead skin cells on the scalp. In addition, It acts as a great conditioner and makes your hair smooth and shine. It enhances hair growth, it prevents itching on the scalp, reduces dandruff and conditions your hair.

Aloe vera is a natural ingredient that brings with it a treasure trove of benefits. It requires very little to look after an aloe vera plant, but the benefits you get in return are many. So go ahead, grow it in your own kitchen garden or balcony.