Aloe – Natural sunscreen
Aloe (Aloe vera) or
Kumari is an important medicinal plant. It is
known as Kattarvazha (Malayalam), Ghikanvar
or Ghi-kuvar (Hindi), Gritakumari (Sanskrit and Bengali), Kattali or Chirukattali
(Tamil) and Chinnakattabanda (Telugu).
The pads (leaves) of sweet type Aloe are used
as vegetable and for preparing pickles, salads, confectionaries etc. Plant
juice is an ideal nutritional supplement.
As a cosmetic, leaf juice protects skin from
ultra violet radiation and thereby enhances the natural complexion by acting as
a natural sunscreen. Hence it is used as
an ingredient of many skin tonics and sunscreen lotions. Leaf juice is very effective in enhancing the
growth and health of hair. Moreover, it helps to counteract dandruff. 
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