Aloe Vera
February 11, 2010 by Don Tolman
Filed under Self Care
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera gel is a beauty treatment
that seems to have stood the test of
time. When the clear liquid is
pressed from the thick, fleshy leaves
of the aloe vera plant, it promotes
the growth of normal skin cells.
The aloe vera gel that has been
commercialized does not appear to
work as effectively. To fade age
spots on your hands and face, use
aloe vera gel straight from the plant.
So if you’re going to try aloe, the
fresh material is your best bet.
Treating Old Age Sports
Lemon juice has a secret of mild
acidity. For this reason, reach for
lemon aid when treating age spots.
Dab a cotton-tip applicator into
lemon juice and put onto the spots
at least twice a day. The citric acid
it contains is just strong enough to
safely peel off the skin’s upper
layer. That peeling action can
remove or lighten some age spots.
Citric acid is also the active ingredient
in some cosmetic bleach sold to
lighten freckles and nails. It does
take a month or two to see the
results, though.
When the clear liquid is pressed from the thick, fleshy leaves of the aloe vera plant, it promotes the growth of normal skin cells.
The aloe vera gel that has been commercialized does not appear to work as effectively. To fade age spots on your hands and face, use aloe vera gel straight from the plant.
So if you’re going to try aloe, the fresh material is your best bet.
