Aloe vera is a herb that has long been famous for its medicinal and beauty properties . With its skin-nourishing, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, aloe vera has become a key ingredient in many skincare and cosmetic products. Aloe vera is also used as a health supplement. However, despite its many benefits, there are precautions and side effects that consumers should be aware of in order to maximize the benefits and safety of aloe vera.
Aloe vera and precautions
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (NCCIH) states that external use of aloe vera is very safe. However, ingesting aloe vera can cause stomach pain or diarrhea due to its laxative properties. There have also been reports of liver damage associated with ingesting certain types of aloe vera.
Furthermore, there may be risks associated with unbleached aloe vera leaf extract. This extract is derived from the leaves of the โปรโมชั่น ufabet aloe vera plant and has not been filtered to remove carcinogens. The NCCIH reports that unbleached aloe vera leaf extract appears to be associated with a cancer risk in mice.
If used internally as a laxative, do not use on pregnant women , menstruating women, or people with hemorrhoids. If used externally as a medicine, there may be an allergic reaction, but very few people, less than 1% (results from research). Allergic reactions when applying or closing the jelly onto the skin will cause the skin to become red and develop a thin rash, sometimes causing a burning sensation. This symptom will occur 2-3 minutes after applying the medicine. If such symptoms occur, immediately wash off with clean water and discontinue use.