Uses for Aloe Vera Plant:

*Use the Aloe from a fresh cut leaf & apply to clean face as a face mask. Leave on until the aloe has dried, 5-10 minutes or longer. Rinse face with warm water. This will help to soften, and gently smooth out fine lines leaving you with supple glowing skin.

*Aloe is also a great hair conditioner. Apply a generous amount to clean towel dried hair, comb through with wide tooth comb (for more intense conditioning you can cover with plastic) keep on for 5-15 minutes or longer, rinse well with warm water. A natural way to soft shinny hair!

*With all the products on the market today, sometimes we forget that Aloe is known for taking the sting out of sunburns and assists in the skins healing process. During the summer months, it's a good idea to keep some Aloe leaves in a zip-lock bag in the refrigerator. This helps retain it's freshness and the coolness of the Aloe is very soothing on sunburns. Of course, the trick is, to take precautions and not get burned in the first place, but if so , don't forget the Aloe!

* Aloe is also great for minor Kitchen burns, skin rashes-including poison oak & ivy, insect bites & minor frost bite.

Living in Florida, most of us have at least one Aloe plant growing somewhere in our yard. But if not, you can most likely purchase one at your local garden center and either plant in your yard or in a pot depending on your climate. They are so easy to grow and All Non-green thumbs are encouraged to give this a try!