Aloe Vera is a species of aloe. Native to northern Africa, the benefits of this succulent plant have been known for centuries. The earliest record of Aloe Vera was discovered on the clay boards of a Sumerian tablet in Nippur dating from 2.100 B.C. Egyptians also used the extracted gel of these fleshy leafs. Cleopatra and Nefertiti applied its juice on the skin as part of their beauty routine. It was also used by the Greeks and Romans for its therapeutic advantages. Alexander the Great, upon the advice of Aristotle, invaded the island of Socotra in order to have fresh supplies of these plants to help the war wounds of his warriors.
My grandmother, who is a plant lover offered to me my first one. I sometimes cut a leaf and extract the gel with a spoon and apply it as a mask to my face. It acts as a moisturizer and fights aging. It also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Now, many companies bottle this natural gel, to make the application super easy wherever you are. When you put it on the fridge for several hours the cooling effect combined with the healing properties is just glorious. During summer I'm obsessed with Aloe Vera Gel. Why? Because I hate to be greasy when the weather is warm, the absorption of this gel is quicker and less sticky. It is great for sunburn, to treat minor wounds and also as an after shave. Another advantage is that this kind of pure Aloe Vera Gel is more natural and better for you than most of the harmful ingredients that are used in most commercial brands. Try always to choose it as pure as possible.
