Is aloe vera gel good for massage?

Is aloe vera gel directly frm the plant good for massages for skin %26amp; hair? Where do i get the leaves, how can i grow the plant.

where do i get them?

How can i extract the gel?

Is aloe vera gel good for massage?

Go to your local gardening store that sells plants, and ask them if they have any or to order you one. Grow them just like a normal plant, outside in a pot or near a window with lots of sunlight, water it as usual. To extract the gel, break on of the "stems" off and slice it down the middle with a knife or open pair of scissors, then squeeze. If you want to use less gel, cut it at the bottom like a cucumber, squeeze the amount you need, then wrap it up and put it in the fridge for later.

They are nice for messages because of their healing ability and cooling factor in warm weather. But take a while to dry. If this is too much, there are aleo vera gels in your local drug store or walmart that work just as well. Good luck!

Is aloe vera gel good for massage?

It is good for skin and hair, but messages usually require something a little more slippery like oil, or an oil based lotion. And yes you can grow them. You break off a leaf and it just oozes out. Or you could just buy some at the store. It is usually a lot cheaper than going through the plants all the time.

Is aloe vera gel good for massage?

Yes you can grow them. They are good for the house too. Anti oxidants.

Research is still going on. Here are some uses:

Medicinal uses

A. vera has been used externally to treat various skin conditions such as cuts, burns and eczema. It is alleged that sap from Aloe vera eases pain and reduces inflammation. Evidence on the effects of A. vera sap on wound healing, however, is contradictory (Vogler and Ernst, 1999). A study performed in the 1990s showed that the healing time of a moderate to severe burn was reduced when the wound was treated on a regular basis with Aloe vera gel, compared to the healing of the wound covered in a gauze bandage (Farrar, 2005). In contrast, another study suggested wounds to which Aloe vera gel was applied were significantly slower to heal (Schmidt and Greenspoon, 1991).

A. vera's beneficial properties may be attributed to mucopolysaccharides present in the inner gel of the leaf, especially acemannan (acetylated mannans). An injectable form of acemannan manufactured and marketed by Carrington Laboratories as Acemannan Immunostimulant閳?has been approved in the USA for treatment of fibrosarcoma (a type of cancer) in dogs and cats after clinical trials. It has not been approved for use by humans, and although it is not a drug its sale is controlled and it can only be obtained through a veterinary doctor.

Cosmetic companies add sap or other derivatives from A. vera to products such as makeup, moisturisers, soaps, sunscreens, shampoos and lotions, though the effectiveness of Aloe vera in these produces remains unknown. A. vera gel is also alleged to be useful for dry skin conditions, especially eczema around the eyes and sensitive facial skin.

An article published in the British Journal of General Practice suggests that A. vera is effective at treating athlete's foot[citation needed]. The topical application of A. vera is not an effective preventative for radiation-induced injuries.

Whether or not it promotes wound healing is unknown, and even though there are some promising results, clinical effectiveness of oral or topical A. vera remains unclear at present.

Aloe Vera juice may help some people with ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease