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USE ALOE VERA FOR BURNS

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Whether you’re grilling, baking or hair straightening, minor burns here and there are bound to happen. Luckily, if you have the right natural remedy they will not ruin your night. There are a great many natural remedies for burns on the market, the most reputable one being a plant that many of you are familiar with: Aloe Vera.

Aloe Vera is an old household remedy used for years by indigenous cultures and medical practitioners. More commonly used to treat first degree burns, aloe gel from a plant or a store-bought tube can cool the affected burnt area and prevent any further skin damage. The gel compound in Aloe Vera works to repair the skin directly at the base of the burn. It contains a naturally occurring antiseptic that helps seal the wound and serves as a natural band-aid for your skin.

Used on old scars or fresh burns, Aloe Vera is one of the oldest tricks in the book when it comes to healing the skin. Not only is it used topically, but I have even seen it in bottles at the store—you can drink it too! I have been using it for years because it is a great, natural way to heal your skin and keep it looking great. While it is used in many beauty products these days, you can just as easily purchase an Aloe Vera plant and apply it directly to your skin for healthier and faster results. In fact, I recommend purchasing the plant over a chemical product—plants do not come with fine print!

 

References:

http://www.naturalnews.com/001560.html

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/skin-care/burns

 

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Replenish Winter Skin with Purglo Body Hydrating Butter

Now that fall is here, Los Angeles has been a bit on the windier side, leaving our skin feeling chapped and dry. Because dry skin is at its worst during the winter season, it’s important to hydrate it when environmental humidity is at its lowest, with a moisturizer that will leave your skin feeling healthy, supple and nourished.

Dry skin is usually caused when there is not enough water in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of our skin. Natural skin oils in this layer can get depleted when harsh weather, cleaning chemicals, or hot soapy water allows the water in our skin to escape. With these protective oils decreased, the top layer of our skin shrinks, creating cracks that can itch and bleed, exposing deeper layers to germs and bacteria.

While it may seem sensible to apply warm water to ease the dry itch, it can actually worsen the irritation because it diminishes the hydrating oils from the skin. The best thing you can do for your skin during this chapped winter season is to apply a natural hydrating cream to the affected areas immediately after your bath or shower when the skin is still slightly damp. My yummy PURGLO Hydrating Body Butter is made with Hawaiian tropical elements and organic ingredients including aloe vera, green tea, sesame and evening primrose oil that are excellent for dry chapped winter skin yet light enough for sunny summer use. Tropically scented, PURGLO Hydrating Body Butter is an incredibly rich, creamy, soothing and ultra hydrating formula that melts luxuriously right into the skin. Your skin will thank you!

Sources:

http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/skinhealth/winterskin.html

http://purglo.com/products/purglo-hydrating-body-butter.html

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