Beauty benefits of Aloe Vera

A touch of history

For centuries Aloe has been widely accepted , and revered for its benefits. Many cultures have elevated it to a 'God-like' status. The earliest record of Aloe Vera use comes from the Egyptians. There are records of the Egyptians drawing Aloe Vera plants on the walls of the temples. The healing properties of Aloe were utilized for centuries in the past and centuries to come earning it the name "Plant of Immortality". It is widely known that late Egyptian queens, Cleopatra and Nefertiti used aloe as part of their everyday beauty treatment. - If these two historical iconic beauties loved the stuff IT MUST BE WORTH A SHOT!

Information:

• Aloe is rich in amino acids,vitamins A, C, F, B, niacin, and has traces of vitamin B12, equaling awesome anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, healing, and soothing benefits for your skin
• Aloe's PH levels match the PH level of human skin making it hypoallergenic
• is easily absorbed into the skin
• is anti-aging , anti- inflammatory & anti-bacterial
• improves blood circulation
• Gel from Aloe plants can help to protect skin from harmful UV rays
• prevents wrinkles
• Helps stimulate the bodies immune system
• encourages healthy skin cell turnover & cellular regeneration
• calms irritable skin
• Is full of antioxidants that rid of free radicals
• super moisturizing
• fights wrinkles and acts as a natural face lift
• brightens complexion
• heals scars , minor skin pigmentation problems and acne
• can reach down 7 layers of tissue to moisturize
• when used over time can lessen age spots

How to use

Aloe vera is most potent when used from a fresh aloe leaf. Aloe can be used in anything from masks , cleansers , to using pure aloe directly on the skin. Due to its high moisturizing benefits aloe can be used in place of a moisturizer (warning: may flake when dried - this is not your skin but rather the dried aloe remains)

• Slice aloe and gather gel from inner leaf
• blend aloe into a liquid using a blender , juicer or food processor
• cleanse face and apply aloe liquid to face evenly , apply generously to acne prone areas
• let dry

I encourage you to use this as many times as you like! you can never use too much. For best results apply 1-3 times daily. results should be seen and felt instantly.

Aloe leaves in bigger form can be found at health food stores , ethnic and Latin american food stores , and potted plants can be found at any Home services store or super centers.