BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Beauty Basics Using Aloe Vera for Beautiful Skin

Aloe is safe to use internally and externally. I would rather buy processed aloe juice to drink as the juice is very bitter. My grandmother used to put it on my thumb to stop me sucking it when I was a child.

You know what you can apply aloe-Vera on your skin which gives a really soothing effect.It helps you get rid of marks and at the same time helps you in getting relaxed.You can get natural aloe Vera,which can be easily grown in small pots at home.

I am trying to revive one of my aloe vera plants. I put it outside and over watered it and now it is looking very sorry for itself. It is coming back green bu I don't want to cut it so it can heal itself!

Major side effects of using Aloe vera:

* Some times internal use of Aloe vera latex may turn urine red, can cause abdominal pain, and cramps the major reason of this is consuming products having anthraquinones as one of the ingredients.
* Some times it is seen that some people show mild allergic reaction, developing itching or rash conditions.
* Some times Aloe vera juice contains small quantity of laxative compound in aloe latex due to improper processing. Latex shows laxative effects and overuse of latex can cause electrolyte imbalances.
* In addition aloe latex can also cause severe intestinal cramps and diarrhea.
* Sometimes aloe latex used by pregnant women cause uterine contractions and trigger miscarriage.
* Aloe latex is not recommended for persons with irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal illness, colitis, intestinal obstruction, diverticulosis, appendicitis, hemorrhoids, stomach pain or ulcers.
* It�s non recommendable for children�s and elderly to consume aloe latex internally. it can cause potassium loss when used with corticosteroids.
* People taking medication, oral steroids, digoxin, and diuretics for arrhythmia should avoid taking Aloe vera.
* Some times it causes electrolyte loss.
* Some times it can delay healing of major wounds.

Application of aloe vera on sun-burnt skin works wonders on my hubby at one time. But for some reason, it doesn't seem to work anymore and now we resort to just vaseline.

i have hormonal acne; aloevera somehow helped clear my stubborn acne naturally. i still get pimples two weeks before and after my menstruation

Can we use aloe vera for pimples???
Recently there were few pimples on my face... and one of my friend told me to use aloe vera...
i tried but it didn't work..
Is it because .. i didn't used it properly.. .or it really doesn't heal pimples????

Aloe Mask is the best in skin care, can also be used to the remaining applied elsewhere in the body, such as arms, neck, shoulders, etc.
materials: Aloe Vera leaves and honey little

hey such an informative post.. i was not aware of the advantages of Aloe Vera.. this is just new for me.. thanks a lot keep sharing!!

Hey! I have an aloe vera plant at my home...good now I'll use it to beautify my skin.