The green skin and stomach protector aloe vera unveiled a new weapon in its arsenal: its discarded peels. Previously discarded as agricultural trash, these peels are now set to become nature's response to crop-munching pests. Scientists at the University of Texas Rio Grande … [Read more...] about Study finds yet another potential use for aloe plants—Natural insecticide
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How to soothe a sunburn with argan oil
Suffering from sunburn and just used the last drop of aloe vera gel? Don’t fret—there’s a lesser-known sunburn soothing remedy that you may already have in your cabinet: argan oil. What makes argan oil so great for sunburns? Argan oil, thanks to its antioxidant activity, has … [Read more...] about How to soothe a sunburn with argan oil
How to grow your own aloe vera plant at home
Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years and is touted for its many useful properties. You may find yourself reaching for a bottle of soothing aloe vera gel when you accidentally cut yourself or spend a bit too much time in the sun. However, in the future, you can ditch the … [Read more...] about How to grow your own aloe vera plant at home