In our previous post, we looked at the
benefits of Aloe Vera as natural skin care gel. We now look more deeply at the
benefits of this natural gel in hair care and
how to incorporate it in your hair care regimen.
Benefits
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Dandruff, seborrhea and psoriasis treatment – Due to
its antimicrobial, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, aloe vera gel is
great in relieving and eventual healing from scalp scaling. It soothes the itch
and hydrates the sores enabling repair and fast recovery from the damage caused.
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Promoting hair growth - Aloe Vera gel is rich in gibberellins,
nutrients and growth hormones that easily penetrate the scalp. These nutrients stimulate
the growth of healthy hair cells thereby promoting growth of new and
existing hair as well as slowing down or preventing hair loss.
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Nourishing and moisturizing the hair – Aloe vera gel
is rich in amino acids, vitamins, niacin and polysaccharides. These nutrients
are easily absorbed by the hair and scalp promoting soft, healthy, beautiful and
manageable hair.
How to use
If using plain and pure aloe vera gel for shampoo or
treatment, it means you might require a lot of it. For these purposes, you can mix
it with your regular shampoo or treatment.
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Shampoo – To prepare an aloe vera shampoo, mix 1
part of aloe vera gel with 4 parts shampoo. Shampoo your hair normally with
warm water.
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Treatment – Mix 1 part honey, 1 part shea butter and 1 part
aloe vera gel. Slightly warm the mixture then massage it in to wet,
freshly shampooed hair. It is advisable to shampoo your hair with warm water to
open up pores and hair follicles for easier absorption. Wrap your hair with a
warm towel for 30 minutes; you can sit it under a hood dryer for 15 minutes. Wash
it off with warm water. Your hair will love it.
If you choose to use your
regular conditioner, mix 1 part aloe vera gel, 1 part honey and 4 parts regular
conditioner. Follow all the other steps as above.
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Leave in conditioner – apply a small amount of aloe
vera gel into freshly shampooed hair. Apply on the scalp and on the hair from
root to end. Massage it in to distribute it evenly. You can also use a
wide-tooth comb to run small amounts through your hair. Style the hair as
desired.
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Moisturizing - Rub a small amount of aloe vera gel
on your palms and apply to your hair with special attention to dry ends. You
can do this two to three times a week and apply to your scalp once a week. Some
people report that it also helps to hold their hair in place.
Tip: The skin and scalp absorb
80% of what you put on it. We do recommend purchasing pure natural Aloe vera
gel as opposed to purchasing it as a component in shampoos, treatments or
conditioners. Organic, pure and unaltered aloe vera gel is safe for all ages
and scalp and hair types.
