I have heard people saying aloe vera gel is good for the skin and also for digestion.... As i have the plant at home can you suggest me what can be done with it? Also can it be used on hair... does is help anyway?
2006-07-24 23:51:15 · 16 answers · asked by boo 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
have any one of you tried doing it?
2006-07-24 23:55:52 · update #1
Yes, you can. In some parts of the world they actually eat the leaves - in the far east - Japan and Taiwan. However; don't eat your plant - as there may be some difference in the species.
2006-07-24 23:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya babe ...., you can.Accordingly Indian ethics and Ayurveda, ALOE VERA has a great prominence in maintaining skin textures and softness. Infact, it helps in digestion also..... Do you know that already some shampoos based on Aloe vera have been released into the market.
You can apply Aloevera gel on the face directly and left it for some time until it gets dried up.... then you can clean it up. You can also intake the gel..... it is absolutely innocuous.
It can also be applied to the hair..... but actually I dont know how.
I made reply to the best of my knowledge....
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Till then ... Have a nice time....... bye..... NANI.
2006-07-25 07:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by nani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can put it directly on your skin. I've used it for burns before on my hand. And it soothed the burn right away. YOu might not want to use it in your hair because it doesn't break down smoothly and would just sit on it in little gel clumps. It is an anti-inflammatory, so if your skin is inflamed at all, like sunburned, it would help. Other than that, I don't know if it would make a difference.
2006-07-25 06:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by ThatLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use it but be aware that the gel will stain permanently any fabric that you get in on. We use it all the time but have learned the hard way in regard to the stains, leaves a deep rust colored stain. We will cut off a piece from the plant use what we need and wrap the rest in a baggie and store in the refrigerator up to a couple days. Really helps on sunburn.
2006-07-25 06:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by gamerunner2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera sap is harmless on the skin, don't ingest it at all!
It is also good for insect bites that itch and sunburn. Directly to the skin is good, but if you are peeling from sunburn, don't risk it.
Hair is safe too. It is pretty amazing stuff.
2006-07-25 06:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by chicgirl639 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one in my loo but I was told to mix a wee bit of the gel with moisturizer and use it, the natural raw gel make cause a reaction, I do it once in a while but havent seen a major change, though I felt it helped with getting rid of a tan
2006-07-25 06:56:52 · answer #6 · answered by noogney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be used directly on the face, especially for acne. Just do not overuse.
If you are going to eat - it's best to dilute first. Eating seems to help cleansing your body casue it helps with the skin.
Remember use in moderation
2006-07-25 06:55:15 · answer #7 · answered by metorido 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah you can its good for spots and for minor burns it soothes and takes the redness away i've never tried it directly on hair so wouldnt know how much to use (though there must be some good in it if its a popular shampoo)
2006-07-25 07:03:50 · answer #8 · answered by corinna g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have aloe plants too. Since it is thick and gooey, I mix it with moisturizer. because it is too strong for me to place directly on my skin.
2006-07-25 06:58:11 · answer #9 · answered by D L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Slice a leaf and apply the juice directly to your skin. Great for sunburns.
2006-07-25 06:55:36 · answer #10 · answered by Paul P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋