Aloe Vera: Sooth, Heal And Look Great

Aloe Vera is often thought of as no more than a folk remedy

, but its increasing amount of popularity in recent years has been aided by a number of experiments confirming its effectiveness for treating a selection of ailments. In fact, its many therapeutic uses have seen it hailed as "nature"s pharmacy". It"s also a useful beauty product, and the ease with which it is absorbed by the skin makes it perfect for use in aromatherapy and massage.

Of course, Aloe Vera remains best known for how kind it is to one's skin. It doesn't irritate the skin and helps to sooth inflammation, itching and infection. This extends from its medicinal uses to its suitability for intimate massage. It can treat dry, flaky, itchy and cracked skin, as well as athlete"s foot and other, similar fungal infections.

The keratolytic attributes associated with Aloe Vera mean it can soften hard skin. Therefore, it's a amazing answer to the discomfort and tenderness that may arise in areas of the body such as elbows and feet, as well as giving your skin a softer, healthier appearance. By tightening the skin and moisturising it, products containing Aloe Vera give you a more youthful appearance.

Whereas many cosmetics actually clog up pores and dry your skin, Aloe Vera is actively hygienic. Many beauty salons now use Aloe Vera as a cleanser before and after facials, as well as to sooth irritation after waxing.

Aloe Vera mixed with spearmint and applied under lipstick produces a tingling effect; a mild irritation that leaves your lips looking plumper.

Anecdotal evidence points to Aloe Vera as being an anti-inflammatory. It is a favourite with those suffering from arthritic pain as it cuts down the swelling around afflicted joints. It may also cut down a few of the symptoms of the common cold. The bunged up feeling one experiences throughout a common cold is not really a result of the over-production of mucus, as is sometimes assumed, but because the sinuses have become infected and enlarged. Aromatherapists use Aloe Vera as a base for mixing essential oils, as the anti-inflammatory nature of the ingredient soothes the inflamed sinuses. For the same reason, the product enables you to lessen the swelling and inflammation of recent cuts and burns. It can also help to reduce recent scars (i.e. those under five years old).

The anti-puritic properties of Aloe Vera (i.e. it reduces itching and burning) make it a common treatment for sunburn. Of course, persistent itching can be a symptom of more serious problems and no cosmetic product should be considered a substitute for visiting the doctor. It can, though, relieve many kinds of short term irritation, e.g. itching resulting from hot flushes, pregnancy and psoriasis.

You don"t simply have to buy it out of the box; Aloe Vera is an easy to use item, great for those home brewers who like to experiment and mix up their own washes and products. Though they may not deliberately seek it out in products, many people have a tube of Aloe Vera about the place because of it is useful for so many things. You can use it when making your own salts, shampoos and gels.

It"s not just about cosmetics - although that would certainly be enough - Aloe Vera is about making you feel great inside and outside.

by: Miley MC Cyrus

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