Aloe Vera Gel-Help Skin Conditions with Aloe Vera Gel

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By R-J-T

Where to find Aloe Vera Gel

The aloe vera gel can be found inside the skin of the aloe plant. To get to this you will need to cut all the skin off the aloe plant were you will then see a transparent looking gel, that's what your after.

Alternatively you could buy the gel from a health store or online.

Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera Gel

Active Compounds in Aloe Vera Gel

  • Aloe vera leaves contain a range of biologically active compounds, the best studied being acetylated mannans, polymannans, anthraquinone C-glycosides, anthrones and anthraquinones and various lectins

Who should use Aloe Vera Gel?

Anyone with........

Acne

Burns

Scars

Insect bites


and can also help with many other skin conditions/problems.



Aloe Vera Gel for ACNE and SCARS

Pure aloe vera gel for acne is the one of the oldest home remedies for acne . Take a leaf of aloe vera, or the gel from your product (if your using gel from a bottle the next step is not relevant to you). Slice it in the center and take it apart. Apply the gel on the acne or on the infected areas, Leave it on for 15-20 minutes then wash it off with warm water. Regular use of pure aloe vera gel for acne, will make your skin healthy and prevent acne problems. Using pure aloe vera gel for acne, also helps in fading the acne scars.

Aloe Vera Gel for BURNS

Before applying the gel make sure to run the burn under cold water to prevent further damage. After you have run the burn under cold water you can then cut the aloe lengthwise, scoop out the gel and sap with a spoon.Mash the gel and sap into a paste like consistency. Apply aloe vera gel paste to the burn when it has cooled down sufficiently. Aloe vera gel has analgesic properties that can help with the pain of the burn, and the anti-inflammatory properties can prevent swelling from causing additional pain and blood restriction.Remember to keep applying theĀ  paste daily until the burn has healed.





Aloe Vera Gel for INSECT BITES

Aloe vera gel is very soothing in its own right. Mix aloe vera gel with chamomile oil5 (drops). Apply the mixture every few hours to the insect bite. Re-apply every few hours to keep the treatment effective.

Comments

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MargaritaB 18 months ago

Very helpful hub!

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R-J-T Hub Author 18 months ago

Thanks!!!

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