Why Is Aloe Vera Good for Hair?
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Aloe vera is a succulent plant that grows in tropical climates. It is a gray-green color, with fleshy offshoots and spiny edges. It grows to be approximately 2 to 3 feet tall and is a commonly kept houseplant because of its medicinal properties. Aloe is used to treat wounds, burns, some cancers in animals, inflammation, diabetes and indigestion. Aloe is also believed to be a known treatment for hair loss and a natural conditioner that may replace synthetic and chemical conditioners. As a cellular regenerator with anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, aloe treats and heals red, itchy and unhealthy scalps. Aloe promotes hair growth by stabilizing the follicular cycle.
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Aloe is used as a treatment for a condition called seborrhoea. Seborrhoea is a bacterial infection in the scalp, which begins with the body's production of an oily substance called sebum. Excessive sebum can cause the scalp to become itchy and red. Hair of an infected person becomes fragile and thin, and as the disease progresses, hair loss occurs. Aloe's aforementioned anti-bacterial properties naturally treat seborrhoea, but in addition, aloe contains magnesium lactate, which works as an itch inhibitor. This gives a person with seborrhoea relief from her condition as it treats it.
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It is recommended that aloe gel be mixed with shampoo to condition the hair during showers. Additional gel may be spread through the hair after shampoo has been rinsed from it. Aloe is also available in pill form, as well as in lotions, beverages, yogurts and desserts. With many forms of aloe on the market, anyone can benefit from aloe's properties, during any activity. Although little scientific evidence exists to prove the effectiveness of aloe as an herbal remedy, aloe has been used for thousands of years to treat wounds, burns and also to promote shiny, beautiful hair.
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