Aloe for the skin: what are the medicinal properties of the juice, how does the plant draw pus, and how to prepare an infusion against nail fungus and other ailments?

Aloe is considered a medicinal plant, which is widely used in medicine and cosmetology. This flower, depending on the varieties, has different sizes, its leaves look fleshy with thorns.

It has been known about its beneficial properties since ancient times, a huge amount of vitamins makes this plant indispensable in any home.

Consider whether the juice of a plant dries or moisturizes the skin, what application its beneficial properties find.

What is a plant useful for skin?

Aloe leaves that are solid in appearance have a flesh inside, it is in it that concentrated juice is collected, which contains more than 200 trace elements and active substances. It is difficult to say in which area the preparations based on this plant are not used; aloe is most often used for cosmetic purposes and gastroenterology. The pulp of the plant is used to treat skin diseases, burns, wounds, eye diseases and much more.

This plant has such medicinal properties:

antibacterial;
anti-inflammatory;
moisturizing;
healing.

Important! Before using aloe or products based on it, make sure that there is no allergy to the components of this flower. This can be done by spreading a small amount on the area of delicate skin and observe for 1-2 days.

The pulp of the agave has the properties to heal wounds and scratches, to relieve irritation and redness on the skin. The juice of the plant, penetrating the skin, tightens it and gives a moisturizing effect. Its trace elements trigger the regeneration of new cells, which helps get rid of signs of skin aging. The peculiarity of this flower is the property of combating microbes. Aloe is a natural antiseptic that perfectly copes with rashes and skin formation (how to use aloe juice for acne can be found here).

In the chemical composition of the agave, there are many esters, organic acids, phenols, polyuronides, vitamins of the C, E and B groups of nataloins, emodins, beta-caratins, micro and macro elements, about 10% of resinous substances and other important biologically active elements. Stimulants are made from this flower, which is used for skin lesions by rays.

Why does plant juice in some cases pinch the skin? This is due to its improper use or an allergic reaction of the body. Pure agave extract should not be applied to the face unnecessarily.The consequence of this will be burning, itching and redness.

It is most correct to apply it as a part of masks with other components in the correct dosage. It is also necessary to consider the possibility of developing an allergic reaction, even if the mask is done correctly. This may be due to a feature of the body.

Can it hurt?

In addition to medicinal properties, aloe in rare cases can harm human health. This mainly applies to people with hypersensitive skin or allergies. Agave is made up of active substances that can cause irritation if used improperly. Most often this is due to the use of the extract or the incorrect use of masks.

This flower tends to accumulate in the body over a long period of time. Scientists conducted a study in this area and found that the agave can cause the formation of malignant tumors or growths on the internal organs of a person.

There are such contraindications to the use of this plant:

pregnancy;
liver and kidney diseases;
individual intolerance to constituent substances.

Agave is the strongest allergen that gets into the bloodstream through the skin and can cause anaphylactic shock.

Attention! The use of aloe during pregnancy is contraindicated. This can harm the fetus or lead to an abortion.

Application methods

For the skin, this plant is used in four types:

cut leaves;
gel;
juice;
oils.

Agave is suitable for all skin types, while it has a different effect on it. For normal skin type, there is no restriction in use. It can be used as part of any masks you like. Proper use will help smooth wrinkles and give the skin a well-groomed appearance (read recipes for aloe masks for wrinkles here). Holders of mixed skin types need to make masks based on honey with the addition of aloe, they nourish and moisturize the skin well. A mask with honey is also suitable for dry skin, it will refresh the skin and give a rejuvenating effect.

Those who care about the problem of oily skin should wipe their face with aloe juice, and then smear the skin with cream to eliminate oily sheen. Aloe in its pure form dries the skin, preventing the appearance of blackheads. It has antimicrobial properties and copes well with the treatment of problem skin. As part of other masks based on honey, this plant moisturizes the skin and saturates with vitamins.

Sometimes tincture of honey and red wine inside is used to eliminate skin restorations. Before use, make sure that there is no allergy.

Apply aloe inside should be very careful and strictly prescription. Unlike external use, this method is characterized in that the result is not immediately visible, but comes after a while. And when applying masks to the skin, you can immediately feel the softness and vitality of the skin. Both methods are effective, but when applied externally, the effect is directly on the skin, which is more rational in this case.

We suggest you read how aloe can be used as part of creams in this article.

Leaf juice tonic

A natural aloe tonic, prepared at home, is suitable for any type of skin, it gently moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin. This tool will be a good helper in solving the following problems:

destruction of inflammatory bacteria;
removal of irritation;
smoothing small wrinkles;
elimination of the rash.

To prepare such a skin care product is very simple at home. First you need to properly prepare the leaves of the plant.

Reference! Young aloe plants that are less than 3 years old do not have medicinal properties. They are not suitable for making homemade tonic.

Before cutting the leaves, the plant does not need to be watered for 3 weeks. This is necessary in order for the concentrate of useful substances to accumulate in the juice. For home tonic, the lowest leaves, the length of which is 15 centimeters, are suitable. After cutting, the leaves of the plant must be kept for 2 weeks wrapped in a roll of thick paper, the temperature should be 3-6 degrees Celsius.

How to cook at home?

Pre-prepared leaves of the agave must be cut into small pieces and pour boiled water in a ratio of 1: 3, cooled to room temperature.
The resulting mixture must be mixed and left in a cool, dark place, covered with a lid.
After 1.5 hours, the mixture must be filtered 2 times through cheesecloth, squeezing it well.

After this, the tonic is ready for use, it can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. You can use this tool for all skin types. Apply tonic on a cotton pad and wipe their face with it. It is well suited for morning washing or after removing makeup when the skin is irritated.

You can read other recipes for preparing aloe lotion and find branded products based on it here.

Recipes for the body, arms and legs

With more than two hundred active ingredients in its composition, aloe has become an indispensable assistant in every home. The agave brings particular benefit to the skin, restoring the epidermis. People in those days grew this flower and used it in folk medicine to treat many diseases.

Today, there are many recipes, each of which reacts to the skin in a special way. Now home remedies based on aloe are able to save a person from almost any problem, among them the most popular:

Against toenail fungus: baths will help in the treatment of this unpleasant sore. Baths must be done daily until the healthy nail regrowth. To create such a tool, you need 2 handfuls of fresh leaves of the plant, 1 liter of boiling water, 1 teaspoon of calendula. The resulting liquid should be infused for two hours under the lid, and then ready for use.
The affected nails should be steamed for 15 minutes, and at the end of the procedure, wipe dry with a clean towel or napkin. Such a procedure will help to quickly cope with the fungus, improve the condition of nails, get rid of sweating feet and an unpleasant odor.
With dermatitis: a mask that relieves inflammation will help. To prepare it, you need to mix in a ratio of 1: 1: 1 aloe juice, bonfire and eucalyptus oil. The resulting mass is applied to a previously cleansed face, after 20 minutes, carefully washed off with water.
From warts: Pure aloe juice will do. It is necessary to drip it twice a day directly on the affected area of the skin, 3 drops from a section of the leaf. Treatment of a wart in this way can take a certain period of time, usually it disappears after a month of use.
In abscesses: use aloe leaf, it must be kept in the refrigerator in advance for 24 hours, after which it is ready for use. The washed sheet is applied to the inflamed area with the inside and rewound for 3-4 hours. Next, the bandage is removed, and the affected area must be treated with brilliant green for speedy healing.
For hand skin There is a recipe for infusion of aloe and garlic juice, which allows you to maintain youthful skin for a long time. Aloe juice helps nourish and moisturize the skin. Preparation of such an infusion does not take much time.
Fresh pre-washed and dried aloe leaf should be crushed and filled with cooled boiled water. After this, add 1 tablespoon of squeezed garlic juice to the resulting mixture and insist in a cool place. The strained mixture must be used daily, rubbing into the skin of the hands and stored in the refrigerator.
For the skin of the legs: you need to make baths, which includes 0.5 liters of milk, 1.5 liters of boiling water, 2 tablespoons of aloe juice, 2 tablespoons of honey. All components must be mixed and filtered through cheesecloth.
This procedure is best done before bedtime, so that the legs rest, the water should be at a pleasant temperature. If you do this procedure twice a week, then the skin of the legs will never be coarse and lifeless.
For wounds, from bruises, bruises, against pus: For treatment, it is best to use a pure plant without adding other ingredients. It perfectly heals wounds. It is very important for treatment to choose a plant that is more than a year old and with leaves from 10 centimeters.
It is best to apply the pulp to the damaged place and dress it with a bandage for 2-3 hours. An exception may be the treatment of pus: aloe draws it, and it is better to use the whole sheet. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated after a while.
For skin of the whole body: masks based on honey are suitable for dry and oily skin. To do this, mix honey with agave juice in equal proportions and add egg yolk if the skin is dry or protein if it is oily. This mask is applied for 15 minutes, then rinse with water. This procedure should be done once a week to achieve a good result.
For scalp: Now there are many recipes for masks with other ingredients that are also good for hair. But the easiest method to improve the condition of the scalp is rubbing. A clean sheet of agave is required to be cut and rubbed into the skin under the scalp with massaging movements. After 15-20 minutes, rinse thoroughly with water. This procedure moisturizes the skin and strengthens the hair follicle, which contributes to good hair growth.
For nails: There are many popular recipes from aloe that promote growth and strengthening. The easiest of them is to mix 15 grams of aloe, 2 teaspoons of brewed chamomile and a tablespoon of any face cream. The mixture is applied to the nails for 3-4 hours. The result will be noticeable after 1 week of use.
Against boils: a cut agave sheet will do. Before use, it should be put in the refrigerator for a day. Sometimes one procedure is not enough to completely eliminate the problem. It can be repeated by applying a new sheet and a clean bandage each time.
Wen can also be cured with aloe, for this it is necessary to fix the cut leaf of the plant in the problem area. It is best to apply a mask for the night for the result to appear, you must do this for at least a week.

Attention! It is dangerous to hold a bandage with an aloe leaf for more than 4 hours, because this can lead to necrosis of the upper layer of the skin.

Aloe has long been used as a skin care product for the whole body. It almost never causes allergic reactions and is a good substitute for expensive cosmetics. With proper use, the agave can become an indispensable assistant for skin care. The main thing is to follow all the instructions when making masks and not to abuse this plant.