5 BENEFITS IF ALOE VERA FOR HEALING SUNBURN REDUCING ACNE AND HELPING WITH DIGESTION

5 BENEFITS IF ALOE VERA FOR HEALING SUNBURN REDUCING ACNE AND HELPING WITH DIGESTION

5 BENEFITS IF ALOE VERA FOR HEALING SUNBURN REDUCING ACNE AND HELPING WITH DIGESTION Maryann5  

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  • Aloe vera has many health benefits like healing sunburn, moisturizing skin, reducing acne, and helping with digestion.
  • The gel from the aloe vera plant is also highly nutritious and contains vitamins A, B12, C, and E.
  • You can use aloe vera topically for skincare benefits, or consume it orally for nutritional benefits. 
  • This article was medically reviewed by Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness expert with a private practice based in New York City and Debra Jaliman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with a private practice in New York City.
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    • Aloe vera is a succulent plant that's believed to have been used medicinally since 1500 BC in various countries due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. Not to mention, it's full of nutrients, and it can be consumed in foods or as a juice. 

    Aloe vera can be ingested orally or applied topically, depending on the health benefits you're looking for. Here's what you need to know about the science behind why aloe is so beneficial and how to use it safely and effectively.  

    Aloe vera helps heal sunburn

    Does aloe help sunburn? Yes, here's why it's one of the best home remedies

    Aloe is one of the most popular natural remedies for sunburn relief, and for good reason. Aloe helps heal sunburn in a number of ways:

  • Prevents inflammation: Aloe vera inhibits inflammation pathways, says Zakia Rahman, MD, a dermatologist at Stanford Health Care and clinical professor of dermatology at Stanford Medicine. In this way, aloe works similarly to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) or aspirin, which are often also recommended for treating sunburns. These anti-inflammatory properties can help with the pain, redness, and swelling associated with sunburn.
  • Moisturizes skin: Aloe also contains mucopolysaccharides, which are sugars that can help soften skin and keep it hydrated. This can help the healing process of sunburn by soothing burnt skin.
  • Stimulates collagen production: The gel also heals sunburn by stimulating the production of collagen, which is a protein that is crucial to the structure of your skin. 

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