How to Use Aloe Vera for Skin Care

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Aloe Vera Plant

Aloe Vera is a wonderful plant that has numerous uses especially when it comes to skin care. Here are few tips when using the Aloe plant for skin care.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Aloe Vera Plant
Larger plant container if needed.
Scissors or Sharp Knife
Plastic Wrap

Step 1

Purchase an Aloe Vera plant from any nursery. Make sure to plant in a suitable container that allows the plant to grow with out restrictions. Set in a sunny window and water sparingly when ground surrounding the plant is dry to the touch.
Step 2

For some soothing aloe for dry skin, itch, or sunburn cut off a small leaf of the Aloe Vera plant about as long as your index finger. Make a slice length wise down the leaf to expose the Aloe and apply to the skin. If you are using the aloe for a wound you can cover the wound with gauze and tape.
Step 3

If you need another application cut off another section. You must use the Aloe Vera right away. Don't cut a leaf off until you need it!

Tips & Warnings

When cutting a leaf from the Aloe Vera plant pick one that is closer to the base of the plant. This will help with the yield of the plant and the Aloe is much better from the mature part of the plant.
If you want to save a piece simply wrap in plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator. Will keep for a few days.
Remember to keep several plants around for emergencies. I keep mine right on the windowsill for easy use. I use my plant on a weekly basis either for minor kitchen incidents or to just give my skin a little treat!
For serious burns and wounds always seek professional help first.

Resources

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Comments

jdds08 said

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on 7/10/2009 It's also easily propagated .. just take one of the small side shoots (pups) off, let the torn end harden up a bit then stick it right into it's own pot!You'll have your own continual supply of this wonder plant.