Benefits Of Aloe Vera On Skin And Hair:

Hair and skin becomes a regular concern for all women if not taken care properly. It is a general fact that we all love glowing skin and shiny hair but pertaining to our busy and hectic schedule, it often becomes difficult for us to take adequate care of our hair and skin and visit salons frequently. There are certain home remedies that can come up with satisfactory results when applied in the right way and one of them is the use of aloe vera.

Aloe Vera is one of the oldest plants known to provide amazing hair and skin benefits. Often termed as a "Wonder Plant", Aloe Vera is rich in Vitamin E and C that makes the skin look young and happy. The gel extracted from the plant is extensively used in various beauty products because of it's anti-bacterial properties. The aloe vera gel can be applied directly on the face and it is more like a magical gel that has great impact on the skin.

• Aloe Vera for dry skin: Take some aloe vera and mix it with one teaspoon of honey, milk and a few drops of rose water and mix it well to get a perfect blend. Apply it and leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with normal water. It makes your skin look moisturized.

• Aloe Vera for Acne: Acne prone skin is tough to deal with and it causes redness and leaves our skin with dark spots and blemishes. Aloe Vera is a quick solution to this problem. Take some aloe vera gel, blended walnuts and honey; make a fine paste out of it and apply it on your face. The anti-oxidant properties of aloe vera makes your skin look smooth and clear.

• Aloe Vera for sensitive skin: Blend some amount of aloe vera gel with cucumber juice, yogurt and rose oil. Make a fine paste out of it, apply it and leave it for 20 minutes and then wash it off. It gives the best outcome for sensitive skin.

Aloe Vera plant is said to work really well on our hair too because of the presence of certain properties like vitamins, essential amino acids, important minerals like copper and zinc which are essential for hair growth, plant steroids and fatty acids. These necessary properties gives us a healthy scalp which is crucial for proper hair growth. It stimulates blood circulation and improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrition to our hair. A variety of hair masks can be made out of aloe vera gel. Many people prefer to apply the gel directly on the scalp. In that case:

• Cut a leaf from an aloe vera plant.

• Using a spoon collect the gel and mix it with olive or coconut oil.

• Rub the gel gently into the scalp and sit for an hour.

• Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.

• Repeat this process 2-3 times a week as and when needed.

Hence these several benefits of Aloe Vera becomes an easy rescue to give us the desired hair and skin goals. With rich mix of vitamins, minerals and moisture we can give the best treatment to our hair and skin.