Aloe gel: discover what it is used for and how to use it
Let’s discover together how to use the Aloe gel, and what its properties and benefits are.
Did you know that you can extract it directly at home from your little plant? Follow our easy instructions!
Why do we choose to use both Aloe Arborescens and Aloe Vera?
In Gel VonDerWeid, we often use both Aloe varieties: Vera and Arborescens, because although they are similar, they nevertheless have different principles.
Aloe Arborescens, for example, has a woody stem and less water in its leaves. This makes it a plant with more active ingredients and considerably more potent.
On the other hand, because it is stronger, it may cause skin irritation in very sensitive people and/or on delicate areas.
For this reason, we chose to combine Aloe Arborescens with Aloe Vera, a much more famous relative.
Their synergy gives the products great naturalness and quality.
Where is Aloe gel extracted from?
It is important to be careful when extracting the gel: its production actually begins only when the plant has reached the minimum age of 2 years. Only then can it be considered productive.
Aloe gel is extracted directly from the leaves. Here are some brief and easy instructions:
- Once the plant has reached maturity, choose a large leaf at the base and cut it with a knife.
- Take a food container and tilt the leaf over it to let all the gel inside the leaf drip out for a few minutes.
- At this point, place it on a cutting board and cut off the spiny edges, including the tip and the base.
Cut into it lengthwise, opening it in two (as if cleaning a fish)
- Using a spoon or a butter knife, proceed to scoop out the thicker gel.
How to use Aloe gel externally
Its uses are numerous: from skin to hair, and from burns to redness. Let’s discover them together!
ALOE GEL FOR THE SKIN ✋
1. MOISTURIZING
Thanks to its high content of vitamins and trace elements, it is an excellent moisturizer for the skin.
It has a powerful nourishing action, stimulating the synthesis of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
2. PROTECTIVE
It creates a thin protective film on the epidermis, protecting it from atmospheric agents and pollution: it is therefore also recommended for use as a moisturizer first thing in the morning, to protect yourself throughout the day.
3. ANTI-AGING
Using Aloe gel daily can improve the skin and provide an anti-aging effect. Tip: add a few drops of geranium essential oil!
4. SOOTHING - AFTER-SUN
In summer, it is an excellent ally against sunburn: after prolonged exposure to sunlight, applying it to the affected area will immediately provide a refreshing sensation.
5. SOOTHING - AFTERSHAVE
Thanks to its disinfectant and healing effect, it acts as a regenerating gel after shaving, providing immediate relief.
Excellent in combination with colloidal silver!
6. DERMATITIS AND INSECT BITES
Thanks to its soothing properties, aloe gel, in combination with a few drops of lavender essential oil is an excellent ally against itching caused by dermatitis and insect bites
ALOE GEL FOR HAIR 👱♀️
You may not have known this, but aloe gel, in addition to being good for the skin, is also an excellent ally for caring for hair that is brittle, dry, or damaged by the sun!
Try using it as a treatment:
- distribute it evenly over the scalp along the entire length of the hair, paying particular attention to the ends
- leave it on for 10/15 minutes
- rinse
For best results, we recommend applying the gel once a week to clean hair, after shampooing and before the final rinse.
Aloe Gel: Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS ALOE VERA GEL USED FOR?
Aloe gel has countless properties for both beauty and health: it has moisturizing, nourishing, soothing, and healing effects.
HOW TO USE ALOE GEL?
Aloe gel is an excellent natural remedy to keep at home for soothing skin problems such as sunburn, minor injuries, and insect bites, and for making DIY treatments to nourish fine or dry hair.
HOW TO USE ALOE GEL ON THE FACE?
Aloe gel can be applied directly to the face. Alternatively, you could try this DIY Aloe Face Mask: - 1 tablespoon of aloe gel - a few drops of lemon Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE ALOE PLANT?
The aloe plant has countless benefits. For the skin, it is excellent as an after-sun or aftershave treatment, or for soothing redness or itching caused by insect bites. When taken as a supplement instead (and therefore consumed), it protects the body from viral infections (such as colds, fever, bronchitis...), regulates intestinal function, and has powerful detoxifying effects.
