Aloe vera: 13 benefits you should know and apply to your life

The incredible properties of this plant to improve our health.

Aloe vera is a very popular plant both in the manufacture of creams and shampoos and in the creation of home remedies to take care of your health. But... But what exactly are the benefits it can offer?

The health properties of Aloe vera

This is a list of the advantages that Aloe vera can offer in different types of health treatments.

1. It is an excellent moisturizer

This plant is used in a great variety of moisturizing creams.It helps to take care of areas of the skin that are dry or damaged by excessive exposure to sunlight.

2. It is an aid against acne

The gel extracted from Aloe vera is a good anti-inflammatory.It is therefore very useful in preventing reactions caused by excessive oil production through the glands of the face. When combined with soap, it helps to eliminate the greasy layer that covers the skin, making the skin cleaner and less likely to inflame pores.

3. Promotes wound healing

The Aloe vera gel extracted directly from the plant is antiseptic and has elements that promote rapid healing of wounds.. It helps to restore circulation around the damaged area, promotes cell regeneration, disinfects and also has a great power of penetration into the different layers of human skin, so its effects are very intense.

4. ... and of burns

Aloe vera is also very popular for treating minor or severe burns. In fact, it may be more effective than conventional medication in making these burns heal faster.

5. Reduces the appearance of dental plaque

It has been proven that, when it comes to reducing dental plaque, the extract of this plant is as effective as chlorhexidine, an ingredient widely used to care for oral health. This is because it kills certain types of bacteria responsible for the appearance of plaque.

6. Promising effects against psoriasis vulgaris

There is evidence that Aloe vera extract, in certain quantities, may be useful in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris without being exposed to harmful side effects.r without being exposed to harmful side effects. It is useful to prepare a poultice with gel of this plant.

7. It can be used in massages

As we have seen, the Aloe vera gel has a lot of penetrating power in the skin, but it also serves to reduce itching of the skin, so it can be used in massage. is an excellent resource to be used in relaxing massages..

8. Cleanses the hair of dandruff

Using Aloe vera gel on the scalp helps to loosen the dry skin plaques that accumulate under the hair.. In addition, as it has analgesic effects, it reduces the itching associated with dandruff, which in turn helps us not to scratch and end up damaging the scalp more.

9. It is a remedy for dry lips

The persistent effects of Aloe vera extract and its moisturizing and healing potential make it a good remedy for dry lips. makes it a good remedy to make cut lips heal quickly..

10. Helps heal mouth ulcers

It has been shown that the use of Aloe vera extract on mouth ulcers, sores and canker sores causes them to heal as quickly as with the use of conventional creams, but without side effects. In addition, its analgesic effects may be greater.

11. Antioxidant properties

Aloe vera extract contains a large amount of polyphenols, a class of chemicals with antioxidant effect. Therefore, it helps to eliminate free radicals that circulate in our body and damage certain cellular tissues, helps to eliminate the free radicals that circulate in our body damaging certain cellular tissues, thus helping to delay the appearance of the signs of aging.Aloe vera contains a large amount of polyphenols, a class of chemicals with an antioxidant effect, thus helping to delay the appearance of the signs of aging and improving our overall health when applied to the skin.

12. Improves hair quality

The same moisturizing properties of Aloe vera that can be used in Skin Care are useful in combating dry hair, whether due to genetic or environmental causes, or because it has been straightened with a flat iron. In addition, eliminates a good part of the greasy film that covers the hair, making it cleaner..

13. It has laxative elements

The aloin that can be found in the latex of Aloe vera is known for its laxative effects. may be useful in specific treatments for constipation..

However, its oral consumption for long periods of time is contraindicated because of the adverse effects it can produce. Generally, Aloe vera has benefits if applied on the skin, not ingested.

A very versatile plant with many benefits

In conclusion, it can be said that Aloe vera has very useful components in a large number of treatments when applied on the skin.: it offers anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, regenerating and relaxing effects, among others, and does not have the side effects of certain medications.

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