Aloe vera is a type of succulent plant that can be found throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and America. ⠀⠀
The earliest record of human use comes from Ebers Papyrus (an Egyptian medical record) from the 16th century BC. ⠀⠀
Aloe vera is popular and widely cultivated because of its medicinal properties. Two parts of the plant that are medicinally useful are the leaves filled with gel and a substance the plant creates known as aloe latex.
Aloe vera is used for:
1. Treating cuts and burns
2. Oral care
3. Lowering blood sugar
4. Treating constipation
5. Skincare
Did You Know? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. There are more than 400 types of Aloe plants but Aloe vera is the most popular for medicinal applications. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. The gel within the leaves contains 75 different minerals, vitamins, amino acids and enzymes that are beneficial to human health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3. Aloe vera is called Lily of the Desert because of the habitats where it can be found.
Aloe Vera + Honey Face Mask
You’ll need:
•Aloe vera leaf (3-4 inches)
- contains many vitamins and has soothing properties •Raw unpasteurized honey (1 tbsp)
- naturally anti-fungal, antiseptic and hydrating ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Instructions:
1) Slice the aloe leaf open lengthwise and scrape gel out with a spoon into a bowl
2) Mix in the 1 tbsp of raw unpasteurized honey with the aloe vera
3) Using the back of the spoon (or your hands) gently apply a thin coat of the mixture over the entire face. Keep out of eyes, eyebrows and nostrils.
4) Allow mask to sit for minimum 15 minutes
5) Rinse face with warm water and gently pat dry
Enjoy the glow!
