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Beneficial properties of aloe vera for hair
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Beneficial properties of aloe vera for hair

By Eloísa Carmona - 2021-02-11T16:53:57Z
In this search for natural remedies for hair, today we tell you a bit about aloe vera, also known as sábila, which you may already know for its properties to treat burns and wounds on the skin, but aloe vera also has multiple benefits for your hair.

Aloe vera is a plant that has thick leaves with a gelatinous substance inside them, this gel is known as sábila and when applied to the skin, it is refreshing and soothing, which is why it has been used for centuries for its healing properties. 

But besides its benefits for the skin, it can also help you strengthen your hair and make your scalp healthier. The best way to use aloe vera on your hair is the raw gel from the plant, and you can get it at almost any pharmacy or extract it from freshly cut leaves of a living plant, if you have one. 

Benefits of aloe vera for hair
To use aloe vera on the scalp and hair, you just need to rub it in and let it penetrate the hair follicles to condition and improve dry and damaged hair. Let it sit for an hour and then just rinse it out with a mild shampoo.

Aloe vera to soothe scalp itchiness
Did you know that the symptoms of itching on the scalp and flaking skin beneath the hair, typical of what we know as dandruff, can be treated with aloe vera? A 1998 study found that aloe vera helped resolve the inflammation of the scalp that causes dandruff, as the fatty acids found in the aloe plant have anti-inflammatory properties.

Clears oily hair
Aloe vera efficiently cleans the hair shaft and removes excess sebum (“oil”) and residues from other hair products, but the greatest benefit is that unlike other chemicals in hair products, aloe vera does not damage the hair while cleaning it.

Strengthens and repairs hair
Aloe vera contains vitamins A, C, and E, which contribute to cell renewal and promote healthy cell growth and shiny hair. This gel also contains vitamin B12 and folic acid, components that can prevent hair loss.

Can promote hair growth
Many people claim that aloe vera makes hair grow much faster; however, there is still little clinical evidence to prove or refute those claims.

The truth is that if you decide to give it a chance on your hair, you should first test how your skin reacts to the gel to ensure that you are not allergic to aloe vera. You should also be cautious if you are using hydrocortisone cream on your skin at the same time, as aloe vera can increase the amount of cortisone the skin absorbs when used together.