Happy Friday everyone! After this new job change, I literally WAIT for Fridays. It’s because I don’t even get a free time of 5 minutes here, I am still in the learning phase! Anyway, I wouldn’t miss Friday Ingredient Talk so here is the ingredient for today-Known as an immortal plant, this plant is supposed to keep you young forever! It is none other than most of our Favourite-ALOEVERA.
One of the oldest myth is that the egyptian queen Cleopatra knew the benefits of Aloevera and used only this plant as part of her beauty treatment. She was indeed very young and beautiful always! Going by the myth, I suppose we all must incorporate this plant in our beauty regimen and take the benefits of it.
One thing I believe is important here, try and use the Aloevera plant instead of store made gels. If you do have to use gels, then go for a trusted brand and source. I use the one from Bon Organics and I love that. REVIEW HERE.
So why is this plant SO good for your skin, hair and health? Let’s dig in deep.
Benefits of Aloevera for Skin:
- Aloevera is an anti-inflammatory plant that is great for healing infections, burns, wounds and any bumps
- It treats sunburn wonderfully. If you notice, every sunburn lotion will have aloevera as an ingredient
- It is also a great natural moisturiser. It is a boon for oily skin beautities and because of its water retention capacity it is great for dry skin as well
- Aloevera has a plethora of anti-oxidants like beta carotene, Vitamin C, E etc that helps in firming up the skin and keeping it hydrated. Because of these properties it is a wonderful anti-aging plant as well 🙂 (I use the gel every single day as a serum on my skin)
- With regular and persistant use, it can also lessen the appearance of stretch marks. But note that the earlier you start the better and also, that stretch marks can not be removed completely. They will only lessen 🙂
- This plant is also great at treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory properties. It prevents acne from occuring and works in a way that your acne does not leave a scar.
Benefit of Aloevera for Hair:
- Great for dandruff and works from within to remove dandruff and flakyness from your scalp.
- It also promotes hair growth and reduces hair fall
- Aloevera adds shine and makes hair soft. A great natural conditioner before your head wash.
Benefits of Aloevera for Health:
- Drinking Aloevera juice is so good for your health! Though it tastes really bad but this bitter juice is worth a shot in a day. All you need is one 30 ml shot of aloevera juice and that’s the best way to start your day.
- Aloevera aids digestion and relieves stomach ache and irregularities.
- Because it is full of amino acids it detoxifies our body and is one of the most effective body cleanser
- It also strengthens the immune system and lowers BP and cholestrol
Isn’t this one versatile and miraculous plant? I love the benefits and I am going to incorporte this in my diet regimen as well.
Have an amazing weekend guys!
Lots of love,
xoxoxo