EXTERNAL USE OF ALOE-VERA GEL

Aloe
vera is used all over the world for its tremendous internal and external
benefits. This is an attempt to cover some of its external benefits in a nutshell.

-Aloe
vera contains 18 amino acids, 12 vitamins and 20 minerals apart from 75
nutritional components.

 -Used in skin treatment for face and body. It can be used for the delicate skin around the eyes for dark circles, pigmentation and baggy swellings.

-Used as a topical application
for burns, abrasions, acne, psoriasis, herpes. Used in treating cuts, scrapes,
and other minor injuries.

-Used to reduce scarring and stretch marks. Aloe vera gel has the ability to penetrate up to the
last layer of skin and regenerate superior skin tissue. It reduces pain and
inflammation as well as accelerates healing. Aloe vera gel is beneficial in
decreasing itching and swelling. It helps in improving blood circulation and
flow to the affected or injured area.

-Aloe gel also has a soothing, pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory
effect on arthritic joints and tendons.

-Has anti-fungal, anti-viral,
and anti-bacterial properties. It
moisturizes and nourishes the skin and tissues with body-friendly nutrients such as vitamin E and C.

-Aloe
vera has lignin which allows it to
penetrate up to the cellular level and saponin
which works like a cleansing agent. These help in the detoxification process.

-Can be applied post waxing for soothing the skin. It
helps in moisturizing and healing
the waxed surface and minimizes inflammation.

-Aloe vera gel acts as a natural
cleanser and conditioner and can be
used for scalp and hair treatment. Aloe vera gel can be used with mild hair
shampoo to treat hair-fall and also as a hair conditioner to make it soft and
shiny.

-Aloe vera reduces the
inflammation and infection of the areas affected by acne. It helps in reducing
redness, swelling, flaking, peeling and inflammation if applied daily. 

-Aloe vera protects the skin
against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays of the sun, thus it is an
excellent sunscreen gel. Aloe vera
acts as a natural barrier and shields your skin from toxins.

-Everyday pollution, weather
conditions, stress, chemical-laden cosmetics, perfumes, even daily traveling to
work tends to have a damaging effect on your skin. These unfavorable conditions
can lead to dermatitis, drying, scaling, peeling, flaking, psoriasis, eczema,
chapping, sunburn, early aging and allergic reactions. Using antibiotic and
cortisone ointments on a regular basis can harm your skin. These medications
contain steroids which cause thinning of the skin, damaging the natural barrier
it provides and making it more prone to allergies. Viruses, bacteria,
environmental toxins are all blocked by the skin. But as you age, skin goes
through the process of wear-and-tear. The immune response becomes less
protective and skin becomes sensitive to various ailments. Aloe vera gel is
extremely helpful in fighting against environmental stress; it is a natural cleanser, toner and moisturizer.
It works as a healing agent for skin on the face and other exposed parts of the
body. It helps in protecting the early aging of the skin on the face and other
exposed body parts. It aids to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
and helps in giving you a healthier, younger looking appearance to your skin.
Aloe vera stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers in skin, thereby
stopping the degenerative skin changes associated with aging.

-People with dry skin can apply aloe vera gel to moisturize the skin and to make
it soft and elastic.

-Aloe vera gel is one of the best
healing agents available for the treatments of burns. It remarkably repairs the skin; it not only soothes the
affected inflamed skin, but also promotes faster healing without scarring. The aloe
vera gel assists in healing the burns and acts as an antibacterial agent. It
also strengthens the immune system. It works by penetrating the layers of the injured
tissue, relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and increases blood flow to the
injured area for faster healing.

The article discussed herein has not been evaluated by the FDA.
The products discussed are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Each individual is different and
will react differently to various vitamin and mineral supplements as per
his/her body requirements. This information is not meant to replace any
physician’s consultation. This information should in no way replace your family
physician’s advice.