Aloe vera is an amazing product for any skin condition, from dry skin to sunburn to a mosquito bite. Rich in amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and other essential ingredients, it effectively penetrates and transports these healthy substances through the skin. Aloe is the primary ingredient in many skin products, such as make up, anti-wrinkle [...]
Whether from an accident, illness or acne, few people will go through life without injury to the skin that creates scarring. For many, these scars are unsightly and the person feels self-conscious. Scars can also create lasting effects beyond the skin surface that causes havoc in the body and may ultimately require surgery. The way [...]
Aloe vera’s ability to treat skin disorders is well documented and researched. Many skin care, cosmetic, and healing products contain Aloe as a main ingredient. But, did you know that many who are afflicted by shingles, an extremely painful rash of blisters on the skin, have used Aloe vera gel to soothe the condition? What [...]
Vaginal infections are maddening: they itch, they burn and cause a discharge. Caused by a fungus called Candida albicans (also called candidiasis, genital candidiasis, or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)), nearly 75% of all adult women have had at least one genital yeast infection in their lifetime. Yeast infections happen when something disrupts the normal balance of [...]
Many Americans suffer from acne. Once typified as a teenage growing pain, acne among adults is now increasingly common. With so many people struggling from acne, many are turning to natural cleansers and supplements for better results. Today a variety of popular skin care and beauty products include aloe vera. Aloe vera has been recognized [...]
See Also Experimental Thermal Burns Aloe vera has a myriad of uses, but among its most common is as a salve for sunburn. Aloe vera has been used for centuries to alleviate and heal initial sun damage. But, the gel may be used for more than the occasional sunburn. According to scientific studies, aloe vera [...]
Over the centuries, aloe vera has been used for more than skin burns and stomach disorders. Ancient Egyptians called aloe vera the ‘plant of immortality’ and there is evidence that Cleopatra, among other wealthy, beauty-conscious women, used the ointment to give them younger, more radiant skin. Other reports say that the ancient Greeks used the [...]
Aloe Vera and Eczema Eczema, a type of skin inflammation, is a common problem. It is believed to be a defect of the skin related to an abnormality in the immune system or in the skin’s ability to act as a protective barrier. The skin disease causes red, dry and itchy skin and affects all [...]
Aloe vera is used as a natural remedy for a plethora of ailments. The most popular uses of aloe vera are for skin burns, wounds and as an internal cleanser aiding stomach issues. However, recent studies have revealed another use for this healing plant. In his article, “Aloe Vera: Its Potential Use in Wound Healing [...]