Aloe Vera Uses For the Skin

The use of aloe vera can be read in history and one of the most famous believers of this miraculous plant is Cleopatra.

 She is known to use the gel to soften and moisturize her skin and keep it glowing.

 I've always been a firm believer of organic products because they are inexpensive and I don't have to worry about nasty side effects. Treating eczema is one of the many" aloe vera uses "we can take advantage of.

 Eczema is a skin condition that causes dryness, itchiness and flakiness. This disease can be very uncomfortable and unsightly especially if we're talking about severe breakouts. The healing properties of the gel can deeply penetrate to the skin for soothing effects.

 It also has the ability to promote cell renewal in the skin for faster healing.

Treating acne and acne scars is also one of the most well-known aloe vera uses.

 While the gel won't cure acne completely, its cell-renewing properties will prevent existing acne from scarring. The anti-microbial properties can help reduce inflammation and redness. You won't see the results in a matter of days, it might take weeks before you notice the difference.

 You can still use certain acne products with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid in conjunction with your aloe treatment to heal the skin and dry the zits faster. The gel will calm the skin and keep it moisturized.

Other aloe vera uses for the skin include faster healing of minor cuts, bruises and burns, it helps minimize scarring, relieves heat on the skin caused by excessive sun exposure, its anti-microbial properties prevent further infection of open cuts or wounds, it forms as a protective barrier around achy and sore joints and muscles, alleviates inflammation and redness and it helps soothe itchy skin. 

The gel is gentle enough to be used several times a day. There are very few people who are reported to exhibit allergic reactions to aloe.

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