It's common knowledge that aloe vera can do wonders for the skin and it turns out, we should be drinking it too. ​The plant's cooling gel is great for treating burns and hydrating dry complexions but the abundance of antioxidants and vitamins in aloe have sparked a new craze for the plant. From smoothies to virgin cocktails, aloe vera juice can be added to other drinks or sipped in its pure form. It's fairly inexpensive too (a 500ml bottle costs around £6.50 and only a few drops are needed per serving). So - what's all the fuss about?' Aside from skin repair, aloe can promote a healthy immune ..read more

With its health benefits and celebrity fans, super-hydrating coconut water is the must-have drink of 2013. But hot on its heels is mineral-rich aloe vera juice. Market trend predictors are singing the praises of nutrient-packed, cholesterol-lowering aloe vera-based drinks. The latest must-sip claims to aid weight loss, digestion, immune function, and even ease general discomfort. With its cocktail of vitamins and minerals, Aloe Vera juice is tipped to be the season's hottest health trend Nutrients: Aloe vera plants naturally contains enzymes that aid digestion and rids your body of toxins Aloe ..read more

Winter is here! The cold weather requires many changes to keep your health, skin and hair intact. Many experience dry and itchy scalp during winter. Dandruff is another common problem that many face during winter. Extreme dryness in winter contributes to many issues related to scalp. Your hair may also become frizzy and dry. You must provide the right moisture to your hair to avoid winter-related scalp issues. If you are also experiencing the hair and scalp issues with the onset of winter season here are some home remedies that can help you fight these problems naturally. These remedies will ..read more

Benefits of aloe vera for hair Aloe vera has anti-oxidants that help fight scaly scalp issues. The plant also boosts your hair immunity eradicating those dirt-follicles on your hair. It has proteolytic acid, that promotes quicker hair growth. Having antifungal properties, it treats your scalp, giving your hair a voluminous growth. It is overloaded with nutrients which give your hair a shiny texture. The bottom line - Aloe vera is an all-in-one product that benefits all hair types. How to use aloe vera gel for hair? Aloe vera gel is natural compared to any branded hair care products. Aloe vera ..read more

Great detoxifier: Wonder why your skin isn't glowing despite the small fortune you may have spent on countless cosmetic products? Then perhaps your body just needs some serious detoxification. Enter, Aloe Vera. Rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals, Aloe Vera is great in naturally detoxifying the body as it helps aid digestion while ridding the body of waste products. Its also great for indigestion and other stomach/digestion related discomforts. Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar: Say goodbye to increased sugar and cholesterol levels with Aloe Vera as it helps keep both in check. Good fo ..read more

Aloe vera, aka Aloe bardadensis, is definitely a popular plant, and for good reason. Its gel is included in burn remedies and in general use skin products. People who have it growing in their gardens or indoors in pots will reach for it when immediate first aid is needed on the skin. Not all research agrees that it is invariably beneficial and effective, and there is some concern about it when taken internally. Still, this succulent has been recommended medicinally since the 16th century BC. For more than a thousand years before that, it was considered a plant of immortality and included in ..read more

Aloe Vera It’s no surprise that the “plant of immortality” can be used to treat mosquito bites. Because of its soothing nature and anti-inflammatory properties, Aloe Vera can instantly cool down the irritation, itchiness, and swelling of your mosquito bite. Simply cut open a fresh Aloe leaf from the base of your plant and peel back the edges of the leaf to remove the gel. You can either apply the extracted gel directly over the bite or stash it in the fridge until its cold for some extra relief. If you don’t own an Aloe Vera plant, you can find Aloe gels and extracts from your local pharmacy ..read more

It does need water! There is always a notion that aloe vera plants do not require water for it to survive. However, this is false. It is very important to water your aloe vera plant week. TIP - Too much of water will make the leave soft and the plant will droop quickly. Pour in little water and make sure that the water does not stand in the pot. It needs light This is one of the plants which needs the sun for its growth, therefore growing an aloe vera plant indoors is not the right choice. Keeping the plant under warm and in dark rooms will make the plant wither away. During Spring, the only b ..read more

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