Gel Story
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A popular beauty ingredient, aloe vera has varied uses in skin and hair care, apart from healing benefits.
Gel Story
There benefits of aloe vera are abundant. Packed with more than 75 nutrients, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins, the wonder plant is also rich in antioxidants that offer anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturising, and protective benefits for skin as well as for hair. It is popular beauty ingredient and used in various skincare and hair care products. That’s not all, recent studies have revealed that aloe vera juice helps in controlling blood sugar levels and lowers lipids in diabetics, apart from boosting metabolism, aiding digestion and helping you burn calories and extra fat. Read on to know its uses for hair, skin, health, and weight loss. HAIR RAISING TALES

Safe for hair care:

The pH level in aloe vera gel similar to that of the scalp and hair, making it safer to use than most commercially available hair care products. Since it is packed with active ingredients such as essential amino acids and minerals such as copper and zinc, it can help hair grow healthy and strong.

Anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties:

Aloe gel has anti-inflammatory properties that have been known to soothe the scalp and prevent irritation and aggravation of skin conditions. It is rich in water content that ensure hydration, which can help in treating dandruff. And its antifungal properties come in handy when it comes to addressing dandruff caused by fungus.

Boosts hair growth:

The aloe vera gel is rich in proteolytic enzymes, which play an essential role in the healing and repairing of damaged cells in the scalp. This can help boost hair growth. That’s not all, aloe vera is known to be rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, which are clinically proven to nourish hair follicles, thereby curbing hair fall, and controlling shedding of hair.

Cleansing and protecting:

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