Aloe Vera is a plant that can be found in many households – and no wonder, considering how much we know about its benefits. Whether you’re suffering from acne or sunburn, Aloe Vera is the perfect remedy. But its benefits aren’t restricted to just these two situations. There is a lot more that this plant has to offer.
Aloe Vera has been known by many names throughout history. The Egyptians called it the ‘plant of immortality’.
The leaves of the plant yield two useful substances – the sap or the aloe latex and the gel, composed of water and many nutrients. It doesn’t do wonders for your skin alone; it also helps your hair tremendously. Read on and find out how this favorite can help you.
Aloe is a cactus-like plant that grows in hot, dry climates. In the United States, aloe is grown in Florida, Texas, and Arizona. Aloe produces two substances, gel and latex, which are used for medicines. Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plant's skin and is yellow in color. Some aloe products are made from the whole crushed leaf, so they contain both gel and latex.
Side effects of Aloe Vera:
Aloe gel is LIKELY SAFE when applied to the skin or hair appropriately as a medicine or as a cosmetic.
