Why can't I grow aloe vera at home? Can I apply the aloe vera I grow directly on my face?

Aloe vera is one of the few edible species in the genus Aloe. Its products are widely used in food, health care, beauty, medicine and other fields. Friends often ask whether the aloe vera they grow can be applied directly on the face? Fresh aloe vera can be eaten, but there are many varieties of aloe vera. Some aloe vera are suitable for consumption; some aloe vera can only be used for external injuries. The following is a detailed introduction to aloe vera, I hope it will be useful to you.

Contents of this article

1. Why can’t you grow aloe vera at home?

2. Can I apply the aloe vera I grow myself directly on my face?

3. Can fresh aloe vera be eaten?

Why can't you grow aloe vera at home?

Reason 1: Ventilation. Aloe vera likes a well-ventilated environment. The closed environment at home is not conducive to the growth of aloe vera. Reason 2: Humidity. The home is relatively dry, while aloe vera likes a humid environment. Reason 3: Light. Insufficient sunlight at home is not conducive to photosynthesis of aloe vera.

Aloe, also known as Curacao aloe, Chinese aloe, oil onion, foreign aloe, green leaf aloe, American aloe, etc., is a perennial evergreen herb of the Liliales and Liliaceae families.

Aloe vera, native to tropical arid regions of Africa, is distributed almost all over the world and is grown in Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places.

Can I apply my own aloe vera directly on my face?

1. Do not paint your face

Do not apply the aloe vera you grow yourself directly on your face. This is because the aloe vera is not diluted, the concentration is high, and it is very irritating to the skin. The skin on the face is delicate and sensitive. Applying aloe vera directly on the surface will cause itching and allergies.

2. Variety classification

There are more than 500 species of aloe in the world, among which the more common ones are arborescent aloe, multi-stem aloe, shrub aloe, vine aloe, thin-stem aloe, etc. Among them, arborescent aloe is native to South Africa and has strong drought resistance. Thin-stem aloe has high ornamental value and its flowers are red.

3. Usage

When using aloe vera on your face, peel the aloe vera leaves, then mash the pulp into gelatin, mix it with eggs, honey, and wheat flour into a paste, and then apply it evenly on your face to cleanse and remove spots. The daily usage time should not exceed twenty minutes.

Can fresh aloe vera be eaten?

Fresh aloe vera can be eaten, and generally it is Aloe vera from Curacao, which is not only juicy but also more suitable for digestion by the human stomach. Aloe vera is rich in gelatin and can be made into freshly squeezed aloe vera juice or eaten raw. It has a smooth and delicate taste and also has the effect of beautifying the skin. It is recommended that the daily intake of aloe vera should not exceed 200g to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.

Fresh aloe vera is edible, but there are many varieties of aloe vera. Some aloe vera is suitable for consumption, while some aloe vera can only be used for external injuries. Therefore, you should be careful when eating aloe vera. It is recommended to choose Curaçao aloe vera when eating fresh aloe vera. Curaçao aloe vera is not only rich in gelatin, but also beneficial to the skin after eating.

There are many ways to eat fresh aloe vera. You can eat it raw after peeling it, or cut it into pieces and put it into a juicer, then add honey or sugar to make aloe vera honey water. Drinking aloe vera juice can not only beautify your skin, but also protect the gastrointestinal mucosa, promote gastrointestinal motility, and improve constipation.

It is recommended that the intake of aloe vera should be controlled between 50g and 200g when eating for the first time. If a large amount of aloe vera is consumed at one time, it may cause skin allergies. However, aloe vera is a cold food, so people with cold body should avoid eating aloe vera to avoid abdominal pain and diarrhea. In addition, people with a history of allergies should also be careful when eating it.