5 Hair benefits of aloe vera

Photo; Courtesy

Do-it-yourself hair ‘gurus’ will always talk of using Aloe Vera (juice or gel) in their hair regimen. Aloe vera plant pulp, juice and gel have been used for medicinal, cosmetic and health purposes since time immemorial.

The gel within the Aloe Vera leaves, which comprises 99 per cent water, carries its active compounds. Only one per cent of the gel contains active ingredients, which interestingly are quite effective and beneficial.