Aloe vera plant leaves.
Aloe vera gel is a non-toxic natural substance. The gel within an aloe vera plant is made up of many components, including a variety of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and proteins. This gel is a natural scar inhibitor, cell growth stimulator, pain inhibitor, coagulating agent and antibiotic. The gel from an aloe vera plant can be used to treat many skin conditions. Aloe vera gel, however, is not a medicine; It is not designed to replace prescription medications.
Aloe vera gel is commonly used to soothe sunburn.
The gel of this plant offers many practical applications. Used topically on sunburns, blisters, scalds, insect bites, and rashes, it can help soothe the skin and prevent infection. This natural plant product is one of the best moisturizers available, being quickly absorbed by the skin. Pure leaf gel from the Aloe Vera plant can regenerate skin cells, allowing the skin to heal with minimal scarring. The stimulation of skin cells gives the skin a healthy glow and keeps it fresh.
Pure Aloe Vera Gel can be used as an alternative to personal lubricant.
Many people find relief from shingles, eczema, and psoriasis after applying aloe vera gel to the affected areas. The natural antibacterial properties of this gel make it an ideal oral care product to use on the tongue, teeth, cheeks, and tongue. Many doctors recommend using it after radiation therapy for general skin care.
While most people use the gel for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, others use it for beauty-enhancing applications. The gel soothes, moisturizes, cleanses and softens the skin. Aloe vera gel can be applied topically to protect the skin from the effects of smoke, exhaust fumes, and the sun’s rays. It can also be used to reduce wrinkles, sun spots, blemishes, and age spots. Aloe vera gel is often used to soothe and heal the skin on areas that have been recently shaved.
Applying aloe vera gel to the rash-affected areas may provide some relief.
Some of the best pet products use aloe vera gel. Many manufacturers produce detangling and care products that contain aloe vera gel. Moisture is key to maintaining a soft, manageable coat that is less likely to tangle. Aloe vera gel can also be used to heal damaged pet skin and neutralize some pet odors.
The gel from an aloe vera plant not only offers healing properties for humans, but also healing properties for the plant itself. Since the leaves of the aloe vera plant have no woody parts or stems, they are held upright simply by the pressure of the water in the gel. When an aloe plant is cut or damaged, the plant’s gel reacts to seal and heal the wound.