Organic Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera is utilized in its two natural forms which are the juice and the gel. The organic aloe vera juice is a good immunity booster, and the gel is best known for its amazing moisturizing property. For people who care about what goes inside their body and what is used on their skin, organic aloe gel is the best option. Most cosmetics or moisturizers available at the stores look fancy, are expensive and boast about making your skin beautiful. However, they contain different amounts of chemicals in them, which do more harm than good.

How to Buy Organic Aloe Gel?
Even the products which say they are natural, are often not 100% natural. On the other hand, aloe vera gel is obtained from aloe plant which is grown using organic farming, and is available in bottles at a reasonable price. Organic aloe vera gel products have 98% organic ingredients. The remaining 2% is the amount of preservatives which are used to increase the shelf life of the products. Whenever opting for any brand of organic product, do a little bit of research on the brand. Visit the brand's site to check if they have USDA organic certification, or if the bottle label says USDA organic approved.

Another way to use aloe gel, which is 100% pure is to buy an aloe plant which is organically grown, keep growing it yourself and using its leaves for the gel. However, obtaining the gel from the plant itself can be a bit tedious and therefore you can just opt to look for an aloe gel of a renowned brand. Many aloe gel products will contain additional special ingredients like Vitamin E, tea tree oil, cucumber gel, etc. Each of these special ingredients have their own properties, so you can select aloe gel products which are combined with these ingredients or go for a product which contains pure organic aloe vera gel.

Benefits & Uses of Organic Aloe Gel
Now that you know how to shop for aloe gel, here are some aloe vera gel benefits and uses.

Benefits for Skin: Aloe is an excellent moisturizer, and helps to soothe skin in many conditions. It is best for people with sensitive skin, who are looking for natural skin care solutions. It can be used to treat burns, irritations, rashes, cuts and insect bites. It helps to moisturize and soothe skin, and relieves a person from itching and swelling of the irritated skin. It is also said to be beneficial in killing fungus and bacteria, and can be added to sun screen products to improve their effectiveness.

Benefits for Hair: Aloe gel is used in many cultures to control hair loss because of its stimulating hair growth property. Aloe vera gel contains an enzyme which helps in promoting new hair growth in some people. You can apply it directly on your scalp to stimulate hair growth, mix it with your shampoo or do both. Aloe juice when taken orally is also helpful to control hair loss and stimulate hair growth. Another great natural product which stimulates hair follicles and locks hair loss is rosemary oil.

Alternative to Aloe Gel
I carry a bottle of aloe vera gel in my bag (though it is not the organic variety). Whenever, my hands dry out due to excessive hand washing or use of hand sanitizer, I just smear some aloe gel to instantly moisturize my dry hands. In case of rashes or burns, aloe vera gel also helps to soothe my skin and helps in healing. However, if you are looking for an alternative to aloe gel products, and want to go for a 100% natural and organic moisturizer, then jojoba oil is the answer! Yes, I use this oil everyday. Buy a bottle of jojoba oil which is organically grown from any health store, and you will have a no-preservative added product. You might wonder why I am harping about the benefits of jojoba oil when there are other oils which are equally good for moisturizing? It is because, like aloe gel, jojoba is an excellent moisturizer (proved very helpful for my dry-itchy skin) which gets absorbed instantly by the skin. Besides jojoba oil helps in acne condition, contains antioxidants and unlike the conventional oils, doesn't have the greasy slippery effect!

So buy a good brand of aloe gel, which contains certified organic ingredients. After your bath, pat your body with a towel and apply the gel on your body for grease free and deep moisturizing. And if you are unable to find that bottle of aloe vera gel, you can always temporarily make do with jojoba oil.