It is my firm belief that we have all heard of the magical plant Aloe Vera before. There’s a high chance that most, if not all of us have used it at some point in our lives. Yet some may wonder, what is Aloe Vera and what makes it so unique?
Well, Aloe Vera is an incredibly medicinal plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family (lily). It is packed with over 200 active components. They include: amino acids, minerals, enzymes, vitamins, and polysaccharide just to name a few.
These components and their numerous uses are what make Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera. In fact, different parts of the plant play different roles in improving the health of your body. Aloe Vera is suitable for both internal and external applications. Meaning, you can actually ingest or apply it topically.
One particular part of Aloe Vera that a lot of people use is the inner section of the leaf. When you slice open an Aloe Vera leaf, you come across a clear gel-like substance. This gel is known to play a very significant role in hair moisturizing. Another interesting fact about the gel is that it’s actually made up of 99% water.
Given that people have been using this plant therapeutically for over 5 millennia, the list of benefits it packs is significantly long. However, in this particular article, we are going to focus on some of its uses in hair care. We’ll help you see the importance of incorporating Aloe Vera products in your hair care regimen.
Benefits of Aloe Vera for Hair
1. Effective in eliminating dandruff
Seborrheic dermatitis otherwise known as dandruff is a dreaded condition which leads to a dry and rough scalp. It is notoriously stubborn and if left unchecked, it can cause tremendous amounts of damage to your scalp and hair. Luckily, Aloe Vera contains anti-fungal properties that fight Seborrheic dermatitis. They help counter the buildup or development of fungal environments in your scalp keeping it clean and fresh.
2. Locks in moisture efficiently
Aloe Vera has an unmatched ability to effortlessly penetrate the scalp and skin. That ability allows it to play a significant role in replenishing lost moisture in your hair. It reverses the harmful effects caused by dryness while revitalizing your hair. Moreover, Aloe Vera’s moisturizing ability makes it an excellent agent in hair care products. Reason being, it assists other active ingredients to reach much deeper tissues.
3. Good for transitioning from relaxed to natural hair
Nowadays a lot of people are moving away from hair relaxers and are embracing natural hair. This is because of the harmful and synthetic chemicals used in relaxers. Instead of improving the general health of your hair, relaxers damage both your hair and scalp. Aloe Vera helps undo relaxer damages such as: Hair loss, thinning, and breakages etc. The nutrients and proteins found in Aloe Vera help repair and nourish your hair shafts.
4. Helps clean oily hair
Aloe Vera is very good in stripping off extra amounts of sebum or fat that weigh down your hair. Excessive oils can at times make perfectly normal hair look dull and unhealthy. In such cases, using products that contain Aloe Vera is the best solution. Aloe eliminates oils so gently, without hurting your hair or harming its integrity. It cleanses your hair follicles smoothly and gives it a healthier, softer and shinier look.
5. Soothes and calms an itchy scalp
Apart from its antifungal properties that help clear dandruff, Aloe Vera is also very good at calming your scalp. In case you experience irritations such as: itchiness or soreness, Aloe Vera can help relieve that. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It helps alleviate pain and hastens the scalp’s healing processes by removing dead cells from your head.
6. Stimulates hair growth
Once Aloe Vera has: 1) eradicated dead skin cells that clog hair follicles. 2) Locked in moisture and prevented dryness. 3) Cleared the excessive amounts of oils. The stage is set for proper and healthy hair growth. At this point blood circulation to your scalp is increased therefore promoting growth. The hundreds of nutrients, amino acids and enzymes work together to nourish your hair and make it healthier.
6 more benefits of Aloe Vera:
- Good for conditioning your hair and scalp
- Strengthens hair and adds luster
- Effective in pH balancing
- Reduces hair fall or loss
- Helps soften your hair for easy styling
- Good for detangling afro hair
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