Pur'Aloe Gel 125 ml

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As a cream, gel, or ointment applied topically, aloe vera is safe to use as needed so long as you aren’t experiencing a skin reaction. Hashemi SA, et al. (2015). The review of properties of aloe vera in healing of cutaneous wounds. DOI: Children under 12 and pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take aloe vera but can use aloe vera topically.

Shahzad MN, et al. (2013). Effectiveness of aloe vera gel compared with 1% silver sulphadiazine cream as burn wound dressing in second degree burns [Abstract]. Aloe vera side effects can include gastrointestinal upset, irritated skin and, in rare cases, liver problemsFurthermore, aloe vera can prevent the production of histamine that causes itching andirritation. 12 The fat-reducing properties of aloe vera juice may be due to the presence of various phytochemicals such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Aloe vera toothpaste and mouthwash are natural options for improving oral hygiene and reducing plaque. Aloe vera will go stale without preservatives. Avoid preservatives like parabens and formaldehyde releasers. Go for safer preservatives like TLC, potassium sorbate, malic acid, etc. This is thought to be down to the glucomannan it contains, which helps the skin produce collagen. 25

Antioxidants help prevent disease and premature ageing by neutralising free radicals - harmful molecules that cause cell damage. Cellini L, et al. (2014). In vitro activity of Aloe vera inner gel against Helicobacter pylori strains [Abstract]. DOI:Regular juices aren’t always healthy. Not all of them have a high percentage of real fruit in them, for starters. Many also have added sugar — and lots of it. Aloe vera juice, however, is a healthy option. Czerwony says an eight-ounce serving isn’t high in protein, fat or carbs, but has only eight calories and is low in sugar. “It’s pretty neutral,” Czerwony notes. “You can drink it on its own, or you can put it in your smoothies.” Helps clear up skin The aloe vera group showed earlier wound healing and pain relief. Plus, aloe vera had the benefit of being inexpensive. Scan the ingredient list for alcohol, which Dr. Wazir doesn’t recommend because it dries out the skin. Further, she suggests searching the list for added fragrances and “avoid buying gels with synthetic fragrances,” which may contain parabens and phthalates. Like a sign from nature that skin was always meant to be soft and soothed, organic aloe vera gel is a gift from mother nature. But that’s not aloe’s only superpower. “Aloe is an unassuming plant,” says registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD, LD. “It doesn’t really look like it’s all that special. But it can actually provide a lot of benefits.”