Why is Aloe Vera Good For Hair?
Aloe vera has been praised for its skincare benefits for centuries and it has gained further attention for its additional benefits to hair health. Taking a look at ancient hair care routines from Egypt, it is said that Cleopatra was a fan of the potent ingredient as her ultimate beauty hack.
Egyptians were among the first to use Aloe vera, calling it the ‘plant of immortality’, because it can live and bloom without soil. By scooping the softening gel from the succulent leaves, they benefited from the plant that contains a host of minerals and nutrients that helped restore dry and damaged hair, and was essential to her skin care routine as well.
Aloe vera wasn’t only used in ancient Egypt. Native Americans used Aloe vera as well, referring to it as ‘the wand of heaven’. Mahatma Gandhi was also a well-known Aloe vera fan!
The potent ingredient adds shine and moisture to your hair while promoting hair growth. It prevents itching on the scalp and keeps your hair healthy. While the proteolytic enzymes help to repair dead skin cells. It is also a great detangling aid that gives amazing slip.
With its fatty acids, Aloe vera is naturally an anti-inflammatory which contains glycoproteins. It is great for soothing, healing and nourishing an inflamed scalp. Dandruff is a fungal infection which can tend to make the scalp very itching, flaky and dry, not to mention sore and embarrassing leaving little white bits on your shoulders. With its moisturizing properties, this wonderful plant can effectively help prevent or reduce overall appearance of dandruff.
The plant also contains protein, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, calcium, folic acid and amino acids that strengthen, nourish and moisturize the hair. Either way, your hair will be left soft, with added shine.