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8 Amazing Benefits And Uses For Aloe Vera - Women's Health
It does so much more than soothe sunburns.
You likely know aloe vera for one of two things: a) being a popular houseplant amongst millennials or b) the gooey substance that gives you relief from sunburns. And while the spiky succulent is both of these things, its uses are slightly more widespread.
So much so that over 2000 years ago, the plant was referred to as “the universal panacea” by Greek scientists and “the plant of immortality” by Egyptians. Though we wouldn’t exactly recommend it to solely ward off death, it still does a lot of good. When it comes to beauty benefits, dermatologist Lian A. Mack, MD refers to aloe vera as a “natural healing agent” thanks to its abundance of antioxidants, enzymes, and vitamins A and C. The name aloe vera was derived from the Arabic word “Alloeh” originating in the Arabian Peninsula and its history of being used for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient Egypt. “In order for the plant to survive the harsh climate conditions it originated from, the plant stores water in its leaves,” she explains. “Because the aloe plant thrives in dry, unstable climates it is known to help keep skin clear and hydrated.”
It does so much more than soothe sunburns.
You likely know aloe vera for one of two things: a) being a popular houseplant amongst millennials or b) the gooey substance that gives you relief from sunburns. And while the spiky succulent is both of these things, its uses are slightly more widespread.
So much so that over 2000 years ago, the plant was referred to as “the universal panacea” by Greek scientists and “the plant of immortality” by Egyptians. Though we wouldn’t exactly recommend it to solely ward off death, it still does a lot of good. When it comes to beauty benefits, dermatologist Lian A. Mack, MD refers to aloe vera as a “natural healing agent” thanks to its abundance of antioxidants, enzymes, and vitamins A and C. The name aloe vera was derived from the Arabic word “Alloeh” originating in the Arabian Peninsula and its history of being used for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient Egypt. “In order for the plant to survive the harsh climate conditions it originated from, the plant stores water in its leaves,” she explains. “Because the aloe plant thrives in dry, unstable climates it is known to help keep skin clear and hydrated.”