Goodness of Aloe Vera for the skin, hair and general health by @beewrites

Beautiful day to @steemwomensclub. Hope your week was blissful. I want to share a recipe that has been doing wonders on my skin and hair . It is called Aloe Vera.

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Aloe Vera Vera is gotten from the genius of aloe. It is a plant from the Liliaceae family. Having long and succulent leaves with gel inside with Spiky edges. The gel consist of 99% water, and over 200 chemical properties like amino acids, polysaccharides, minerals, organic acids, and phenolic compounds. It also contains anthrones, C-glycosides, and anthraquinones such as aloe-emodin, aloesin, aldehydes, and ketones. It It has anti ulcer, anticancer, antibiotic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiallergic, , immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective. Aloe vera has a long historical record of healing both the internal and external body of humans. The gel gotten from Aloe can be used cosmetically and medhcally. Many cosmetic product has a large amount of aloe vera in it.
Aloe Vera is a household plant and can be grown anywhere, mostly the hot arid places

Extraction of Aloe vera gel
Wash the aloe vera plant

Using a knife, slice the plant and bring out the gel

Blend the gel into a fine and smooth paste

Benefits of Aloe Vera on skin

1. Aloe Vera works wonders in the relief of sunburn
2. Clears up acne with time
3. Heals minor burns
4. Clears up scars and dark spots
5. It contains antioxidant which reduces a large number of skin diseases
6. Can serve as sunblock against UV rays
7. It has anti inflammatory content that reduces burning, swelling and pains.
8. Has anti ageing property.

Benefits of Aloe vera on hair

1.Makes hair soft

1. Reduces dandruff
2. It mositurizes the hair
3. It promotes hair growth
4. It calms itchy scalp
5. Repairs damaged hair

Benefits on general health

1. Aloe vera gel reduces heartburn
2. Reduces the risk of cancer
3. It is very helpful for the reduction of blood sugar level
4. It lowers cholesterol
5. A fair consumption of It reduces cholesterol

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