Aloe vera oil: properties and applications

Aloe is a plant familiar to everyone, because even in official medicine there are many preparations, 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 for use. We will talk about how to properly use aloe vera oil and with it to improve your own health, in this article.

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 oil would help to quickly heal wounded soldiers.

The composition of macerate includes:

• B vitamins, as well as A, C, E;
• various fatty and amino acids;
• polysaccharides;
• trace elements necessary for humans, such as iron, selenium, calcium, magnesium, copper and many others;
• monosaccharides;
• alkaloids;
• volatile and flavonoids;
• pitches.

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

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

• Skin softening. If you have a dry type of skin, it often peels off, turns red, loses elasticity and freshness, aloe oil will quickly and effectively solve this problem.
• Antibacterial effect. With such ailments as acne, post-acne, comedones, a healing agent will disinfect the dermis of the face, relieve inflammation, restore normal blood circulation to the skin, and cleanse the pores. In addition, the product treats fungal diseases, lichen, and herpes.
• Rejuvenation. Since the oil contains allantoin, the skin will receive all the necessary elements from the outside. Allantoin is a kind of "transport", thanks to which the pores are open, the skin breathes, quickly regenerates, rejuvenates and becomes soft and well-groomed. With the help of oil, other derma care products will act much better.
• The healing qualities. Aloe juice is an ideal treatment for abrasions and small cuts. And even this oil quickly heals even the most severe burns.
• Antioxidant properties. Many women know how harmful sunlight is to the skin, especially in the summer and during those hours when the sun is incredibly hot. Applying oil to the skin will slow down the destructive effect of ultraviolet radiation, protect the skin from the appearance of unwanted moles, and help it not to burn and not blush.
• Help with hair care. Dandruff, psoriasis, itching of the skin on the head entail hair loss, brittleness and dryness, loss of color, as well as constant irritation and self-doubt. Aloe vera oil slowly but surely improves the condition of curls, disinfects the dermis, treats it and is an excellent prophylactic.

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

• Intolerance. It sometimes happens that even a safe product, when first used, causes severe allergies. Aloe oil is not a powerful allergen, but with the appearance of redness, rash, temperature, its use should be discarded.
• Pregnancy. Bearing a baby is a difficult stage in a woman’s life, and no one knows how her body will even respond to a familiar remedy. Refrain from using macerate at this stage.
• Bleeding. Yes, the oil treats small scratches remarkably, but applying it to open wounds is strictly prohibited.
• Respiratory diseases. It is impossible to experiment here, since the essential substances in the oil can cause coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Before use, it is better to consult a doctor.
• Oncology. Cancer ailments - this is not the time to test new drugs. The use of oil can only worsen the condition of the patient.

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

Macerat can be added:

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

Let us consider in more detail how to best use aloe vera oil at home.

Beautiful hair is the dream of every woman, even if she does not admit it. As an alternative to expensive masks and serums, it is entirely possible to choose aloe oil. It will not only do no harm, but will also help to cope with any problem of hair and scalp. It is not necessary to give up the funds that you are used to; just add a couple of drops of macerate to them.

• Dry curls. To restore your hair to its former softness and strength, take one yolk and combine it with ten drops of lavender and five drops of sage oil.Supplement the resulting composition with five drops of aloe oil, stir and apply on the hair for half an hour. After the time has elapsed, the mixture needs to be washed off and your hair washed with shampoo.
• Lack of shine. Shining curls can be acquired if you mix a few drops of macerate with a spoonful of honey and the same amount of castor oil. This mixture is also aged for about half an hour, then washed off well.
• Dandruff. To permanently get rid of hateful itching and dandruff, combine aloe macerate with a teaspoon of honey with a tablespoon of calendula. Then you can not wash your hair with shampoo.
• Poor growth, weak 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 speed hair growth. The resulting composition must be kept for 20-30 minutes, then the hair is washed well.

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

• Problem / Oily. A composition of three drops of macerate, egg white and a small amount of lemon juice will help to find a healthy glow and remove excess fat from the skin. The mixture is applied to the dermis in several layers, kept until completely dry, then washed off.
• Dry. If your skin dries and peels off all the time, try nourishing it with a mixture of aloe oil, oatmeal, and flower honey. All components must be taken in the same amount. It will be ideal if you use such a mask 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. Supplement the resulting mass with seven milliliters of aloe vera oil. After applying the mask to the face, try to relax and lie down, tune in a positive way. After twenty minutes, rinse with warm water.

In order not to purchase a poor-quality product, which in the best case will not work, and in the worst - it will harm, you need to be extremely careful when buying.

Never buy oil on hand, on unverified sites, in stores that have bad reviews. The best option is to come to the pharmacy. In addition, here you can require 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 over the Internet, but only on sites that have proven themselves on the positive side.

The following nuances should be considered:

• in oil there should not be fragrances and perfumed additives;
• the product should be sold in a glass bottle;
• the optimal level of Ph is 7.

The 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 butter on themselves are unanimous in their positive reviews. Ladies note that the product is inexpensive and you don’t need to change your home beauty arsenal for it, because you just drop a small amount of macerate into any care product. Buyers say that thanks to the use of aloe vera oil, hair has gained a lively shine, health and strength, and facial skin - radiance and freshness.

See how to make a face mask with aloe vera at home in the next video.