Published 16:56 IST, September 13th 2019

Aloe Vera: Here are Top Five Benefits for a Healthier You

Aloe Vera is considered to be an extremely healthy option for your well-being because of its numerous benefits. We list out the top five benefits

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Aloe vera is a tropical plant which has been used as a medicinal ingredient for hundreds of years. thick and short-stemmed green plant Aloe Vera is mostly grown in rth Africa, Sourn Europe, and Canary Islands. This tropical plant is also well kwn for helping with weight loss, skin, and hair. researchers and scientists have unlocked Aloe Vera's potential in combating sunburn and helps fight against breast cancer. We list down five ways Aloe Vera can be used on your skin.

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1. Relieves itchy bites

In monsoon season, mosquitoes are almost everywhere. y wreak havoc on our bodies and leave us with itchy bites, which can get irritating. In case you have a borsome mosquito bite, Aloe Vera can come to your rescue. Its anti-inflammatory properties can help soo irritated skin, such as from bug bites or itchy sunburns. 

2. Makes a great natural shaving cream

Because Aloe Vera hydrates well and has a slippery texture, it makes for a great inexpensive alternative to shaving gels. For a clean shave, you can use Aloe Vera gel on its own or combine it with or healthy ingredients like vitamin E. This will help you achieve a nice shave. This shave would be healthy for your skin, and will also make you look good as a result. 

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3. Great for makeup removal

Since this plant extract is gentle on skin, it is a great moisturiser and has a gel-like feel. It also makes for an inexpensive natural option for removing makeup. Constant us of artificial makeup removal kits will harm skin in long-run. Aloe Vera has proven health benefits for skin. Tip: make sure you make a patch test so that you can find out if you have any allergic reaction to aloe vera. 

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4. Weight loss

Many of us always worry about our growing weight while we consume tastiest food daily. Weight gain does have its negative consequences in long run. In this case, here's Aloe Vera to rescue. Using this for weight loss is beneficial because it boosts metabolism, is a great natural laxative, prevents you from overeating and is a great detoxifier.

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5. Use it to rinse your hair

This will sound strange, but Aloe Vera is great for your hair. In or words, it does wonders for your hair. As much as it helps for a urishing hair mask, Aloe Vera also helps to deal with greasy hair. You can use Aloe Vera gels available in market or you can easily make one at home.

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13:14 IST, September 13th 2019