The Aloe Vera plant is synonymous with soothing sunburn, but there are a variety of other benefits to squeezing its juicy nectar. When you break open a thick green stalk of Aloe, you are breaking open a treasure trove of nutrients & minerals existing inside an environment that is 99.5% water.
· amino acids
· enzymes
· vitamins C & E
· minerals
· plant steroids
· polysaccharides
· galactose
· silica & zinc
Aloe is high in sulphur, & its slightly acidic pH creates the perfect antibacterial atmosphere, if you happen to suffer from dandruff. Each of these benefits helps to naturally fortify follicles, reflect light, & add instant gloss to a dull do. Used medicinally for more than 3000 years, & especially during ancient Egyptian times, Aloe has been used as a first aid cure for skin irritation (including hives), wounds, burns, & infections.
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