Aloe vera oil: properties and uses

Aloe is a plant familiar to everyone, because even in official medicine there are many drugs, creams and tinctures with the addition of an extract of this miraculous culture. The oil obtained from this succulent has a number of useful properties, but it also has contraindications to its use. We will talk about how to apply aloe vera oil correctly and use it to improve your own health.

The first mention of aloe vera oil can be found in ancient Egyptian texts. In ancient times, it was used by such famous personalities as Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Christopher Columbus, Avicenna, Paracelsus, Hippocrates. According to historians, even Alexander the Great was looking for plantations with a unique plant in the hope that the oil would help to quickly heal wounded soldiers.

In the composition of macerata are present:

• B vitamins, as well as A, C, E;
• various fatty and amino acids;
• polysaccharides;
• human trace elements such as iron, selenium, calcium, magnesium, copper, and many others;
• monosaccharides;
• alkaloids;
• phytoncides and flavonoids;
• resin.

In general, high-quality aloe vera oil contains more than 250 substances, each of which has certain benefits to the human body.

If you pay attention to the number of elements present in the composition, you can understand that this product is multi-functional and can be used in different areas. Let us dwell on the most important advantages of aloe vera oil.

• Soften the skin. If you have a dry skin type, it often flakes off, reddens, loses its elasticity and freshness, aloe oil will allow you to quickly and effectively solve this problem.
• Antibacterial action. For such ailments as acne, post-acne, comedones, the healing agent disinfects the dermis of the face, relieves inflammation, restores normal blood supply to the skin, cleanses the pores. In addition, the product treats fungal diseases, herpes, herpes.
• Rejuvenation. Since the oil contains allantoin, the skin will receive all the necessary elements from the outside. Allantoin is a kind of “transport” through which the pores are open, the skin breathes, quickly regenerates, rejuvenates and becomes soft and well-groomed. With the help of oil, other derm care products will work much better.
• Medicinal qualities. Aloe vera juice is an ideal treatment for abrasions and minor cuts. And this oil quickly heals even the most severe burns.
• Antioxidant properties. Many women know how much sunlight is harmful to skin, especially in summer and during those hours when the sun is incredibly hot. Applying oil to the skin will slow down the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, protect the skin from the appearance of unwanted moles, and help it not to burn or blush.
• Help in hair care. Dandruff, psoriasis, itchy skin on the head entail hair loss, their fragility and dryness, loss of color, as well as constant irritation and self-doubt. Aloe vera oil slowly but surely improves the condition of the curls, disinfects the dermis, treats it and is an excellent prophylactic agent.

Despite such visible advantages, aloe macerate has several contraindications that cannot be ignored.

• Intolerance. Sometimes it happens that even a safe product, when first used, causes a strong allergy. Aloe vera oil is not a powerful allergen, but when redness, rash, and temperature develops, its use should be discarded.
• Pregnancy. Carrying a baby is a difficult stage in a woman's life, and no one knows how her body will react even to the usual means. Refrain from applying macerate at this stage.
• Bleeding. Yes, the oil perfectly treats small scratches, but it is strictly prohibited to apply it on open wounds.
• Diseases of the respiratory tract. Here it is impossible to experiment, as the essential substances in the oil can cause coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing. Before use, it is better to consult a doctor.
• Oncology. Oncological ailments are not the time to test new products. The use of oil can only worsen the condition of the patient.

If you listen to the advice of cosmetologists, it is better to use the macerate is not in its pure form. Adding to the daily care products that you are accustomed to using will make the oil no less effective, but the body will transfer the new product much easier.

Macerat can be added:

• cream for the face, body and hands;
• in shampoo and conditioner, hair mask;
• in essential oil for aromatherapy;
• in massage facilities;
• in lotions and tonics;
• in liquid soap or shower gel.

Let's take a closer look at how best to apply aloe vera oil at home.

Beautiful hair is the dream of every woman, even if she does not recognize this. As an alternative to costly masks and serums, it is quite possible to choose aloe oil. It not only does no harm, but also helps to cope with any problem of hair and scalp. It is not necessary to abandon the means to which you are accustomed, it is enough to add to them a couple of drops of macerate.

• Dry curls. To return the hair to its former softness and strength, take one yolk and combine it with ten drops of lavender and five drops of sage oil. Complete the composition with five drops of aloe oil, stir and apply on hair for half an hour. After the time the mixture should be washed off and the head washed with shampoo.
• Lack of shine. Shining curls can be purchased if you mix a few drops of macerate with a spoonful of honey and the same amount of castor oil. This mixture is also kept for about half an hour, then it is well washed off.
• Dandruff. To permanently get rid of the hated itch and dandruff, combine aloe macerate with a teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of calendula. Then you can not wash your hair with shampoo.
• Poor growth, weakness of curls. A combination of burdock oil, a teaspoon of honey, three drops of lemon juice, chicken yolk and a few drops of aloe vera oil will help accelerate hair growth. The resulting composition should be kept for 20-30 minutes, then the hair is well washed.

If you already have a proven care cream or tonic, it will be enough to supplement it with aloe oil. If you want a stronger impact, we recommend that you try some effective masks for different skin types.

• Problem / fatty. To gain healthy shine and remove excess fat from the skin will help the composition of three drops of macerate, egg white and a small amount of lemon juice. The mixture is applied to the dermis in several layers, hold until completely dry, then wash off.
• Dry If the skin dries and peels constantly, try feeding it with a mixture of aloe oil, oatmeal, and flower honey. All components must be taken in the same quantity. It would be perfect if such a mask is used for daily care.
• Fading. The abundance of wrinkles, the appearance of age spots - all this awaits every woman, but it is in our power to slow down this process. Melt the honey, combine it with oat flour and glycerin. Add the resulting mass of seven milliliters of aloe vera oil. Putting a mask on your face, try to relax and lie down, tune in a positive way. After twenty minutes, rinse off with warm water.

In order not to purchase a low-quality product, which at best will not work, and at worst - will cause harm, you need to be extremely careful when buying.

Never buy oil from your hands, on unverified sites, in stores that have bad reviews. The best option is to come to the pharmacy. In addition, you can request documents and quality certificates, and if the seller does not have them, it is recommended to postpone the purchase. A good solution would be to order the tool via the Internet, but only on sites that have proven themselves on the positive side.

The following nuances should be considered:

• there should be no perfumes and perfumed additives in the oil;
• product must be sold in a glass bottle;
• the optimal level of Ph is 7.

Best manufacturers:

• Banna (Thailand) - the price is about 230 rubles;
• Aromelle (French production) - 790 rubles;
• Sib-Kruk (Russia) - about 200 rubles.

In general, girls who have tried the oil on themselves are unanimous in their positive feedback. The ladies say that the product is inexpensive and for its sake there is no need to change the home beauty arsenal, because it is enough just to drop a small amount of macerate into any care product. Customers say that through the use of aloe oil, hair has gained a vibrant shine, health and strength, and the skin of the face - radiance and freshness.

How to make a face mask with aloe vera at home, see the following video.