Aloe Vera and Sunburn

July 25, 2024 by Jurgen

Aloe plants

USES – Healing of wounds and burns, sunburn, psoriasis; intestinal inflammation, stomach and peptic ulcers.

HOW IT WORKS – The plant contains anthraquinone glycosides, resins and polysaccharides.

When taken internally, Aloe Vera has a cleansing and healing effect on the body, by virtue of its action on the digestive tract. This makes it useful for a number of skin conditions, where the process of internal detoxification is deemed by naturopaths to be important.

Scientific use of Aloe in wound healing was first documented in 1935. Since then, there have been a number of studies showing its effectiveness as a treatment for burns, including sunburns and other wounds even internal ones, the reason why Aloe Vera juice is also beneficial for internal inflammation like colitis, diverticulitis, stomach and peptic ulcers.

Beta Carotene to prevent sun damage

July 2, 2024 by Jurgen

Sunshine at last or going for the well-deserved holidays?

Antioxidants can prevent against sun damage from the inside. Scientists have found that supplementation with Beta Carotene together with Vitamin E for 8 weeks significantly increases resistance to sunburn.

Antioxidant nutrients seem to work synergistically to prevent reddening of the skin, which is characteristic of over-exposure to the sun. – Wear sunscreen if you’re prone to burning.

Sources of Beta-Carotene

Beta Carotene is considered an antioxidant and is also a precursor to vitamin A. This compound helps maintain healthy skin and also plays a vital role in eye health. Studies show the benefits of Beta Carotene in skin disorders like acne and dermatitis.

Suffering from Hayfever?

June 24, 2024 by Jurgen

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen; especially grass pollen, which causes sneezing, a runny nose and red streaming eyes. It is a condition, which is often inherited with other allergic conditions such as eczema and asthma.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Here’s a proven aromatherapy recipe to stop hay fever symptoms:

Mix 1 part of cedarwood essential oil with 2 parts of cypress essential oil in the palm of your hand.
Rub it, sniff it to get relieve from running noses and itchy eyes.
Works a treat, try it!

Cypress Trees