wonders of aloe vera

40 Ways To Use Aloe Vera
Topical Aloe Uses
1. Pamper yourself to a soothing
body rub. Slice aloe leaves
lengthwise and use the inner sides
as a biodegradable body scrub in
the shower.
2. Treat burns from minor
mishaps in the kitchen—from
grease splatters or hot utensils.
3. For more major kitchen
mishaps like a scald, mix some
aloe gel and vitamin E oil into a
little jar for a homemade burn
healer.
4. Banish black and blue bruises
by swapping on the good goo.
5. Soothe and heal sunburns the
feel-good way. Aloe contains
cooling properties similar to
menthol.
6. Take the sting or itch out
of insect bites.
7. Reduce tissue damage from
frostbite.
8. Alleviate mysterious rashes.
9. Make feet baby soft with
an exfoliating foot mask by
mixing together a half cup of
oatmeal, a half cup of corn meal,
four tbsp. of aloe vera gel and a
half cup of unscented body lotion.
10. Help heal herpes outbreaks.
11. Fight Athlete's Foot.
12. Swab over blisters for quick
relief.
13. Use as an antidote to allergic
skin reactions.
14. Replace creams and lotions as
a general moisturizer for dry skin.
Aloe is fast absorbing!
15. Prevent pesky pimples and
treat acne.
16. Soothe Psoriasis.
17. Prevent scarring and stretch
marks.
18. Help rid of Rosacea.
19. Shrink warts.
20. Reverse signs of aging skin
and wrinkles. Cleopatra did!
21. Help eliminate Eczema.
22. Brighten skin. Aloe can
decrease pigmentation and dark
spots.
23. Make skin new again with an
exfoliating, organic sugar
scrub by mixing together two
tbsp. of aloe vera, 2 tbsp. of
organic brown sugar and 1 tsp. of
organic lemon juice.
24. For rougher patches mix
together an organic salt skin
scrub using two cups of sea salt,
one cup of aloe vera, one cup of
organic coconut oil and two tbsp.
of local, organic honey.
25. Speed up hair growth by
massaging aloe into the scalp,
letting it sit for 30 minutes, and
rinsing.
26. Reduce hair dandruff by
mixing aloe vera juice with
coconut milk and wheat germ oil.
Massage into scalp and rinse.
27. Replace aloe with conditioner
for silkier, smoother hair.
28. Remove eye makeup.
29. Treat minor vaginal
irritations.
29. Treat minor vaginal
irritations.
30. Drink aloe vera juice to relieve
gastrointestinal disorders like
indigestion.
31. Sip it to aid in elimination.
Many times, it's recommended for
its laxative effects.
32. Take a swig to reduce
symptoms of irritable bowel
syndrome including bloating and
discomfort.
33. Take aloe orally to relieve
heartburn, arthritis and
rheumatism pain.
34. Boil leaves in a pan of water
and breathe in the vapor to
alleviate asthma.
35. Drink to lower blood sugar
levels—especially for diabetics.
36. Strengthen gums and promote
strong, healthy teeth by taking
orally or use toothpaste with aloe
vera ingredients.
37. Drink to help ease congestion,
stomach ulcers, colitis,
hemorrhoids, urinary tract
infections and prostate problems.
38. Take orally to reduce
cholesterol and triglycerides for a
healthy heart.
39. Sip to minimize inflammation
and infection of the eye and ear.
40. Toast to its general detoxifier
and health boosting qualities!