Aloe Vera is versatile, from health elixirs to beauty aids. Put your powerful little plant to great use! See the full list below the image.
- Pamper yourself! Use aloe vera as a soothing body rub. Just slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the insides as a body scrub in the shower!
- Treat burns.
- Banish bruises! Just slather on some aloe and you're good to go!
- Soothe and heal sunburns.
- Take the sting or itch out of insect bites - particularly those pesky mosquitos!
- Reduce tissue damage from frostbite.
- Alleviate rashes, for example rashes from mild allergic reactions.
- Exfoliate your feet! Just mix aloe with half a cup of oatmeal, half a cup of corn meal, four tbsp. of aloe gel and half a cup of unscented body lotion.
- Some may cringe; Aloe can help heal herpes outbreaks.
- Fight Athlete's foot.
- Just like with sunburns and kitchen accidents, aloe can help heal the blisters that those cute new shoes your bought have caused!
- A general moisturizer.
- Helps prevent pimples and even treat (some) acne.
- Prevent scarring and stretch marks, as well as help fade them.
- Aids in getting rid of Rosacea and Eczema
- Can shrink unsightly warts on fingers.
- Tightens skin, which helps with signs of aging and wrinkles!
- Brighten your skin. Aloe works wonders on dark spots and hyper pigmentation.
- Speed up hair growth by massaging aloe into your scalp, let it sit for 30 minutes and rinse.
- Reduce hair dandruff by mixing aloe juice with coconut milk and what germ oil. Use like a shampoo (though you might consider using a shampoo after).
- Use as a hair conditioner.
- Remove pesky waterproof eye makeup - and makeup in general.
- Can assist in treating minor vaginal irritations. (remember, consult your doctor).
- Drink aloe vera juice (particularly organic) to relieve gastrointestinal disorders like indigestion and constipation.
- Drink a bit to help reduce IBS symptoms like bloating and discomfort.
- Take aloe orally to relieve arthritis.
- Boil several leaves in a pan of water and breathe in the vapor to help alleviate asthma issues.
- Drink aloe to lower blood sugar levels.
- Helps with stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids, UTI's and prostate problems.
- Take orally to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides for a healthy heart.
- Drink to help with inflammation. This is great for those who suffer from allergies, particularly those with an inflamed stomach lining from food allergies.