Leave it to nature to have all the answers. The aloe vera plant has so many uses, it’s earned its place in history with nicknames like the “Wand of Heaven” as dubbed by the Native Americans, or the “Plant of Immortality” as the Egyptians used to call it. It’s been said that Cleopatra even used it as a daily body moisturizer as part of her beauty routine. So how can we use it today? Read on for eight easy ways to enhance your hair and skin with miracle plant, aloe.
8 Beauty Uses for Aloe Vera
- Heal Sunburns – This tried and true method helps sooth sunburns the natural way. Place leaves in the fridge and allow to cool before slicing open and applying gel to affected area.
- Relieve Blisters – Beauty is pain, as the saying goes. If breaking in a new pair of heels has you wincing with every step, heal those blisters with a dab of aloe and a band-aid.
- Use as a Body Scrub – For a natural exfoliation, slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inside of the plant as a scrubber, gently rubbing in circular motions. Rinse off with warm water.
- Banish Blemishes – Got an unsightly pimple? Use a dab of aloe vera gel on the culprit to alleviate redness and swelling.
- Speed Hair Growth – For a simple hair-stimulating mask, use your fingertips to massage aloe vera onto your scalp, then cover with a shower cap. Wait 30 minutes, then rinse off in warm water.
- Brighten Skin – For brighter, more radiant skin, apply aloe vera as you would a face serum, under your moisturizer.
- Smooth Scars & Stretch Marks – Gently massage aloe onto scarred skin or onto areas with stretch marks to help smooth the damage.
- Condition Hair – Replace your regular conditioner with aloe for smoother, shinier hair. Apply to ends, then give it a cool water rinse for maximum shine.
Do you have tips and tricks for using this wonder plant? How do you apply the natural gel?
