Dear Friends,

Have you wondered what is so miracle about Aloe Vera? We have heard it is good for our skin. How true is it? How can we ensure we have chosen the right Aloe Vera product? I've read several articles online. Here is one that I would like to share with you:

Skin Problems Helped by Aloe Vera

Some of the skin complaints that aloe vera can relieve

In the west today, aloe vera is perhaps best known for its beneficial effect on the skin. It has been used for successfully treating the following ailments, among others:

• Acne and pimples
• Itching
• Sores
• Burns
• Sunburn
• Itching
• Eczema
• Pigmentation
• Psoriasis
• Warts
• Wrinkles and other signs of aging
• Minor wounds, scratches and cuts
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Boils
• Hives and other skin problems caused by allergies
• Insect bites
• Foot fungal infections
• Bedsores
• Corns
• Excess oil and dryness

What Does Aloe Vera Do For the Skin?

How it helps

Aloe vera boasts over 200 biologically active ingredients (and they're just the ones that have been discovered so far!), which, when applied to the skin, can have powerful healing properties. Aloe vera:

• Is anti-inflammatory
• Is anti-bacterial - it is especially good for controlling the bacteria that cause acne
• Help the skin to hydrate itself
• Helps to remove dead skin cells
• May help to reduce scarring
• Helps beneficial substances to transport through the skin
• Helps to relieve pain from burns, cuts etc.

Studies on aloe vera have shown that it can aid in the healing of burns and wounds, and decrease redness and swelling. Creams containing aloe gel and aloe vera extract have also been found to be effective in treating frostbite and psoriasis respectively. There are no known side effects associated with using aloe vera topically, although it is always wide to do a patch test when applying any new substance to your skin, just in case.

The Best Aloe Vera Skin Care Products

What to look for

There is a wide range of aloe vera-based skincare products on the market today, and making specific recommendations is difficult, since each person has different needs. Here are some general things to bear in mind when choosing an aloe vera skincare product:

• Ensure that it's made with good quality aloe vera, and that it contains adequate concentrations to fulfil its claims. Many products don't actually contain enough aloe vera to have much effect!
  
• Organically produced ingredients are preferable
  
• Avoid products that are full of unnecessary preservatives, colourings, perfumes and other additives
  
• Look for product reviews online to see what others are saying
  
• Try a patch test first in case of bad reactions (adverse reactions to aloe vera are very rare, but sometimes other ingredients in aloe vera products can cause problems)
  
• Make your own - this is the best way to ensure that you are getting a quality a product, and can be quick and easy, especially if you just use the gel on its own

I'm so impressed and proud as FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS' Aloe Vera fulfills all the criteria above! Let's continue to share the wonders of Aloe Vera to our loved ones! =)

Contributed by Weitian

Forever Yours,

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