Is Aloe Vera good for your skin?
Most people will be familiar with this plant; either as part of your interior, or as a favorite ingredient in care products: the Aloe Vera.
But what do we really know about this plant and its effects? Here I explain everything about what Aloe Vera is exactly, how you can use it and what the benefits and side effects can be.
Read my other blog post about the magic of Aloe vera!
What is Aloe Vera?
The Aloe Vera is a plant from the Affodil family, which is said to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula. The plant is now common around the Mediterranean region and the Canary Islands, among other places.
Aloe Vera is a succulent, which means that it is a succulent plant that stores water. In this case, it happens in the long, sturdy leaves. And storing water is what we want in our skin….:)
Aloe Vera as a plant medicine
The plant has been used for centuries in many different places in the world as a kind of panacea, as it is said to have medicinal properties. Chances are you’ve heard or read something about this, or that you recognize this ingredient in many of your skincare products. This is for good reason; The benefits of using the plant are impressive. But what are these benefits? why is aloe vera good for your skin and what is the best way to use Aloe Vera?
The advantages at a glance
- beautifully hydrated skin – Stored water, as mentioned.
- elastic skin
- could help cool and repair the skin in case of sunburn, including sunburn- Maybe the most famous use for it…
- Antibacterial effect
- Collagen boost
- Supposedly relieving psoriasis, eczema or insect bites
- could relieve constipation as it contains a natural laxative
- Detox for the intestines
- reduction of plaque
- would help against wounds and inflammation in the mouth (in mouthwash or toothpaste)
- would be good for the heart and blood vessels
***These benefits are bot a medical advise
External use
This is perhaps the most obvious way of use: the gel of the Aloe Vera can be applied to the skin. For example, this ingredient is often found in skin care creams . Like the amazing “Summer Rose” face cream Another handy option: cut open a leaf of a plant and apply the liquid/gel that is on the inside directly to the skin. You can do this, for example, if you have dry skin or wounds. One plant contains several leaves with a lot of gel, so you can do quite a while with one Aloe Vera plant. A plant often costs a few euros, so this is certainly cheaper than buying expensive creams. In the meantime, you can enjoy the greenery in your living room, ideal!
Internal use
Another way you can use Aloe Vera is by taking the juice. There are several drinks made from this juice that you can drink. This is done, for example, as a detox cure to cleanse the stomach of harmful substances, or to relieve constipation. Also, some supplements contain some juice from the Aloe Vera plant.
What about side effects?
When used internally, it is useful to know what amounts you can use and what side effects you may suffer from. It is especially good to know that Aloe Vera can have a laxative effect. Sometimes this is actually an advantage (in small amounts), for example in the case of constipation. Always ask your doctor before taking Aloe vera internally!
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