Cleopatra and the most beautiful women of ancient Rome cared for their skin using extracts from Aloe Vera.The climate of Gran Canaria helps the Aloe Vera plant to produce a natural gel that does not need to be treated. This plant is very resistant to pests and water shortages. Aloe grown on the island is considered among the best in the world for its high purity. The Aloe plant is not exactly the most striking in the strange and colorful flora of the Canary Islands.
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There are different types of Aloe that it should not be mixed because there is a risk of pollinating several Aloe plants. This could create other species of Aloe changing the characteristics we want to get.
The healing properties of Aloe are manifested when the plant reaches adulthood, a fact which happens after three years or since the flower has grown.
There are different types of Aloe that it should not be mixed because there is a risk of pollinating several Aloe plants. This could create other species of Aloe changing the characteristics we want to get.
The healing properties of Aloe are manifested when the plant reaches adulthood, a fact which happens after three years or since the flower has grown.
At present has been tested that aloe has plenty of beneficial properties for hydration and skin care. Therefore it is used to make moisturizing creams, soaps, shampoo and even makeup. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry for its healing power and soothing.
The benefits of the plant are used in the treatments offered by wellness centres of Gran Canaria.
The benefits of the plant are used in the treatments offered by wellness centres of Gran Canaria.
The 10 most common uses of Aloe Vera.
- Burns, even as after-sun
- Cuts, wounds and scars
- Care of hair and scalp (baldness)
- Hemorrhoids and varicose veins
- Psoriasis, allergies, rashes and skin blemishes
- Insect bites
- Muscle aches
- Digestive problems
- Arthritis
- Sinusitis and asthma
