Infographic: Aloe Vera for Skincare

The transparent gel from the the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant has been used to treat skin related conditions for thousands of years.

Modern scientific research is now beginning to support the effectiveness of topical use of Aloe Vera gel in a variety of skincare treatments.

Aloe Vera gel is thought to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic and other healing properties.  It is also considered to be an excellent natural moisturizer and is now frequently included as a key ingredient in many commercial skincare and beauty products.

This infographic entitled "3 Ways to Use Aloe Vera for Skincare" illustrates but only several uses of Aloe Vera as a moisturizer, acne treatment and natural sunburn remedy.

Related:

❤ 12 Health Benefits of Aloe Vera
❤ Healing Herbs and Spices: Aloe Vera Gel and Juice

Further Reading:
Aloe Vera: A Short Review (PMC)
Five Ways to Use Aloe Vera Gel for Skincare

Infographic Source:  Soie Lisse 

Infographic: 17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil Beauty Uses [Infographic]

17 BEAUTY USES FOR COCONUT OIL 

This infographic entitled "17 Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil" illustrates some of many ways that healthy, natural coconut oil can be used in hair, body and skincare and provides some simple, to-the-point instructions for using it:

To deeply condition hair
To fight frizz
To soothe the scalp
As a shampoo (with other natural ingredients)
As a face wash (combined only with olive oil)
As a facial scrub (mixed only with baking soda)
To moisturize
As a makeup remover
As a mask (combined only with honey)
As a lip balm
As a body scrub (combined only with brown sugar)
As a shaving cream (combined only with water)
As a diaper cream
To soothe cuts
As a foot smoother
To fight cradle cap

Coconut oil is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, has antioxidant properties and is very nourishing but does not contain any of the harmful and toxic chemicals that are found in abundance in commercial hair, body and skincare products.  With so many healthy and natural uses and benefits, there is no reason not to use coconut oil in your self-care regiment!

Related:
Benefits of Coconut Oil
Amazing Health Benefits of Coconut Water
Natural Hair Care: Coconut Oil
Argan Oil Health and Beauty Benefits

Infographic Source:  Piktochart