BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera is a natural plant filled with amazing gel inside that can be obtained by squeezing or scraping with a spoon into a plastic for immediate use. Commercially, the gel can be added to crushed herbs/leafs to give Aloe Vera juice extract (though with added preservatives to give it longer shelf-life).


BENEFITS

  1. It is a fresh natural plant that is affordable and can be grown anywhere around the home.
  2. It contains high sugar content which allows it act as a humectant (traps & holds water).
  3. Helps keep the hair well moisturized and shiny.
  4. It contains a low pH, basically between 3 & 6
  5. Aloe vera can be used to heal wounds, clear off acne, soothe burns and many more while leaving your skin well moisturized.
DIY ALOE VERA CONDITIONER
  • Cut 1 or 2 aloe vera leaf from its stem upward
  • Use a spoon to remove gel into a plastic cup
  • Apply to damp hair, starting from the scalp to ends of hair
  • Massage gently until completely soaked into hair
  • Wrap hair in a plastic cap/shower cap and cover with a warm damp towel
  • Let sit for at least 15 minutes or more
  • Wash hair as usual and style.
Aloe vera gel can be added to other DIY products and used as a DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENT.

Do you use aloe vera gel for any skin or hair treatment? Do share experience below.

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