The aloe vera is a medicinal plant, also known as Aloe vera, Caraguatá, aloe vera, aloe vera or Aloe vera, which can be used in different beauty treatments, especially to improve the health of the hair or the skin.
Its scientific name is Aloe vera and can be purchased at natural products stores, drugstores and some free markets and markets. In addition, this plant can still be easily grown at home as it does not need special care.
How to get through hair
The slug can be used on the hair to obtain the following benefits:
1. Treat hair loss
The slug helps in the production of collagen and, therefore, helps to better fix the hair strands in the scalp. In addition, by having minerals and water, it strengthens the whole yarn, making it stronger and less brittle.
How to use : add 2 tablespoons of slug gel with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, mix well and apply on all hair. Let it act for 10 to 15 minutes and then remove with cold water and shampoo. Repeat this process only once a week.
2. Moisturize hair and stimulate growth
The slug has enzymes that help remove dead cells from the scalp, as well as being a great source of hydration and minerals for the wires. This way, hair grows faster and stronger.
How to use : add 2 egg whites with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the inner gel of the slug leaves, mix well and apply on the hair, ensuring that the roots are well covered. Wait 5 minutes and remove with cold water and shampoo.
3. Remove dandruff
Because it contains enzymes that kill dead cells, the slug is a plant that can be used to treat dandruff, since dandruff is made up of dead cell plates.
How to use : Mix 2 tablespoons slug gel with 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt. Uses the mixture to massage the scalp for about 15 minutes. Let stand another 30 minutes and then wash your hair with an anti-dandruff shampoo. This mask should be made only once a week.
How to use on the skin
The slug can be used throughout the skin, however, its benefits are especially important in the face, for:
1. Remove makeup
Slug is a natural way to remove makeup from the skin, as it does not use chemicals and moisturizes the skin, while relieving the irritation caused by makeup substances.
How to use : Put some of the aloe leaf leaf gel on a piece of cotton and then rub lightly over the regions of the face with makeup. Finally, wash your face with warm water and a mild soap.
2. Combat wrinkles
This plant has properties that stimulate the production of collagen by the skin, which is the substance responsible for maintaining the elasticity of the skin. Thus, when used regularly, the slug can decrease the degree of wrinkles and even eliminate some expression marks on the eyes, forehead or mouth.
How to use : Apply with your fingers a small amount of slug gel over the sites of wrinkles and expression marks, such as the corner of the eyes, around the lips or on the forehead. Give a light massage on these places and let it act for 5 to 10 minutes. Finally, remove with cold water and a mild soap.
6. Clean the deep layers of the skin
The slug works as a great base for an exfoliant because in addition to moisturizing the skin, it provides important oxygen to keep the deepest cells strong.
How to use : Mix 2 tablespoons of slug gel with 1 tablespoon of sugar or baking soda. Then rub the mixture on the face or other drier parts of the skin, such as elbows or knees. Remove with water and a mild soap and repeat 2 to 3 times a week.
Other benefits of slug
The slug can also be used to treat problems such as anemia, arthritis, headache, muscle pain, burns, wounds, flu, insomnia, athlete's foot, inflammation, constipation and digestive problems.
This medicinal plant is also great for treating the burned tongue, see how to What to do when it burns the tongue.
Who should not use slug
Internal use of slug is contraindicated for children, pregnant women and during breastfeeding, as well as for patients with inflammation of the uterus or ovaries, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, bladder stones, varicose veins, appendicitis, prostatitis, cystitis, dysentery and nephritis.
It is also very important to verify if the slug is Barbadensis miller type, as this is the most suitable for human use, and the others can be toxic and should not be consumed.
