Mar. 17, 2021

Summertime Skin and Haircare: The Hows and Whys of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is the most powerful ally for summer skin and hair; just ask my local Trader Joes that has been out of aloe gel since the summer started! The cooling effect of aloe vera on painful sunburn seems to be all that works. In addition, aloe is a year round treat for dry aging skin and parched coils.

What is it about this leafy cactus plant that makes it so darn good for our bodies and why does Beija-Flor Naturals use it in so many of its products? Hopefully we’ll be able to satisfy inquiring minds with the following story about aloe!

Aloe is grown mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. In many places you can grow your own Aloe Vera quite happy in a pot as a household plant. The Aloe plant contains over thirty enzymes, including lipase and oxidase. It also contains significant levels of salicylic acid (the active ingredient in aspirin) which accounts for some of its pain-killing potential.

Salicylic Acid plays a role in aloe’s detoxifying and cell-cleansing capacity and helps in the treatment of skin ailments such as seborrhoeic dermatitis, acne and psoriasis. For this reason, we looove aloe vera as a soothing ingredient for our product line. You can find aloe as a key ingredient in the Beija-Flor Naturals Agave Aloe Polisher with Rosehip Oil and in our popular Creme Brulee for Kinks, Curls, and Coils.

Aloe vera Juice/Gel in drinks and smoothies are also a common way to strengthen the immune system and aid in digestion.

Here are a few soothing summer recipes that you can try at home for healthy hair and skin:

Aloe Vera Jojoba Hair Glosser:
2 Parts Aloe Vera Gel
1 Part Jojoba Oil
Apply to damp hair, focusing on sealing ends. Provides shine after using a creamy leave-in conditioner such as the Cocoa-Mango Buttercream

Summer Soothing Face Mask:
2 Tablespoons Aloe Vera Gel
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Yogurt
Mix ingredients and apply to face and neck. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, rinse thoroughly and apply a light moisturizer such as the Beija-Flor Naturals Acai Mango Lotion

The Beautiful Goapele with the Beija-Flor Naturals Agave Aloe Polisher

Wonderful product

I love this product. The ONLY downside is the ordering process. Plan for your order to take about a month to get to you. It's a great product but the business isn't responsive to messages so it can feel like your order went into a black hole. I've learned to wait the month for my order. It's a fantastic product, I just have to remember to order way ahead of needing it. The only thing I'd fix is the order fulfillment/responsiveness - but the product works great and smells lovely.

Amazing product

Smells nice , takes away frizz and gives my hair a nice curl when I wear it natural.

Skincare Bundle is Fabulous

I rarely write reviews but this product is wonderful! It has left my skin feeling smooth and soft. Beyond my expectations and definitely will be my go to for skin care! Thank you!

Formula and consistency change

I purchased a four years ago. The consistency was thicker and the fragrance was different. I have not tried it yet.

Works but I couldn't get over the smell

I bought this product via Blk+Grn. As a Caribbean native, I thought I would enjoy the mango smell, but it was not what I was expecting. At the end of the first jar, I still was not in love with the product, but I purchased it again because I hadn't yet researched an alternative. My 2nd purchase was delayed/lost, and I ended up with 2 jars. I used all three jars because the whole part of going green is caring for our body and the planet. Sadly, after 3 jars, I never warmed up to the smell. It took longer to use up all the product because I would just use my Lubriderm body lotion on my face when I knew I was having s3x because my husband also didn't enjoy the smell. The product was moisturizing, but not for me.

We appreciate your review. I am sorry you did not enjoy the smell of the Acai Mango Lotion. As with all of our face products, this one does not contain artificial fragrance. The Acai Mango Lotion is rich in mango butter and oil, but unfortunately those properties are naturally fragrance free. The smell of this products comes from a blend of rosemary + sweet orange essential oil which makes the product a bit citrusy.

Summertime Skin and Haircare: The Hows and Whys of Aloe Vera

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