Aloe Vera… From Burns to Beauty
Here in the United States, we typically think of aloe vera when we it comes time to soothe a bad sunburn. In other parts of the world, however, where herbal medicine comes before conventional medicine, aloe vera is much, much more than sunburn relief.
Aloe vera is known to be antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, preservative, moisturizing, and rejuvenating. Topically, it can be used to treat conditions such as acne, athlete’s foot, boils, burns, dandruff, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, psoriasis, scars, sunburn, and… every woman’s favorite… wrinkles! Aloe is
reputed to have been one of the beauty secrets of Cleopatra, and is still used daily by women in other cultures to maintain beauty and counteract symptoms of aging.
You can find dozens of products on the shelves today containing aloe vera. Moisturizers, soaps, lotions, shampoos, etc. are all being made and are extolling “aloe vera” as an ingredient. Unfortunately, there is often no disclosure as to the amount of aloe vera you may be receiving, or information regarding the potency or wholeness of the aloe in the product.
When seeking to use aloe vera for your skin, it is imperative to find a trusted source to ensure maximum healing benefit. All of Shear Miracles® products use pure aloe vera in quantities large enough to promote healing and wellness to all areas of your skin. Nearly all of our hydrators, moisturizers, and masks contain this vital ingredient which is so important to use during this season of chronically damaged skin.
Posted by Summer Time Skin Care « shearmiracles on July 21, 2011 at 8:48 am
[...] Aloe Vera naturally provides UV protection by retaining moisture with more oxygen which effectively heals and soothes the skin. Sunflower oil protects your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays by destroying the free radicals UV rays cause and coconut oil has a remarkable ability to heal the skin and shield it from the harmful UV rays of the sun. [...]
Posted by « shearmiracles on July 26, 2011 at 7:47 am
[...] moisture. In our overnight Miracles Happen Organic Rejuvenating Mask, we use ingredients such as organic aloe vera, organic shea butter, organic honey, organic oils of: coconut, avocado, hemp seed, and sunflower, [...]