Sunday, 13 December 2009

• Aloe Vera vs. Acne

  

  I have a platoon of zits scattered across my forehead, scars left over from past demonic pimples and here's a new thing; it's gathering it's troops and moving to my shoulders and chest! I've used tons of different acne creams, toners and face masks (which I do believe help improve the look of your skin....for like a day!) and none of them get rid of the scars and they barely get rid of the acne.
  

  Since I use so many different products I've noticed my skin getting very flaky and dry so I went over to my dresser and started rubbing aloe vera over my face, chest and shoulders; within a week i have fallen in love! I wasn't sure if Aloe Vera really did get rid of acne but seeing the scars start to fade and the swelling go down, I am definetely a supporter! It didn't hurt that it helped moisturize my skin either.

  Through internet research I've found out that Aloe Vera gel is absolutely good for acne.  It soothes the skin and is a mild anti-inflammatory and it's also a natural antibiotic - so it cleans the skin and kills bacteria.

   
  

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   Here are some other hidden uses for Aloe Vera gel....

  - Pamper yourself to a soothing body rub. Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner sides as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower.
  - Treat burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen—from grease splatters or hot utensils.
  - 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.
  - Banish black and blue bruises by swapping on the good goo.
  - Soothe and heal sunburns the feel-good way. Aloe contains cooling properties similar to menthol.
  - Take the sting or itch out of insect bites.
  - Reduce tissue damage from frostbite.
  - Alleviate mysterious rashes.
  - 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.
  - Help heal herpes outbreaks.
  - Fight Athlete’s Foot.
  - Swab over blisters for quick relief.
  - Use as an antidote to allergic skin reactions.
  - Replace creams and lotions as a general moisturizer for dry skin. Aloe is fast absorbing!
  - Prevent pesky pimples and treat acne.
  - Soothe Psoriasis.
  - Prevent scarring and stretch marks.
  - Help rid of Rosacea.
  - Shrink warts.
  - Reverse signs of aging skin and wrinkles. Cleopatra did!
  - Help eliminate Eczema.
  - Brighten skin. Aloe can decrease pigmentation and dark spots.
  - 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.
  - 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.
  - Speed up hair growth by massaging aloe into the scalp, letting it sit for 30 minutes, and rinsing.
  - Reduce hair dandruff by mixing aloe vera juice with coconut milk and wheat germ oil. Massage into scalp and rinse.
  - Replace aloe with conditioner for silkier, smoother hair.
  - Remove eye makeup.
  - Treat minor vaginal irritations.

   Would you use any of these suggestions? Do you already use Aloe Vera?
  

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