Marks & Spencer Aloe Vera Hand & Nail Cream

Aloe Vera

Advantages: Seems to make me healthier
Disadvantages: Tastes and smells awful

Last week when I was at work, two of the salesman were having a 'heated discussion' (argument!) about whether or not you could drink Aloe Vera. I was more than happy to settle their argument by telling them that I drink it everyday! Although Aloe Vera is a member of the Lily family, it is very cactus like in its characteristics. There are over 240 different species of Aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Aloe Vera has been shown to have various beneficial effects on the body when taken in internally. Some of which are listed below. Blood circulation - a number of constituents have beneficial effects on blood pressure and coagulation. Bone and joint disorders - due to its high mineral and amino acid content. Detoxification - amino acids assist the liver and kidneys. Laxative - It has a gentle ...

bluejules 27.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Aloe Vera

aloe vera plant

Advantages: great healing properties
Disadvantages: none

the burns. It worked wanders and in less than a week it had healed completley with no scars. My dad uses this on his coldsores also recomended by the cleaner as the sun always breaks his lips out and it works better than any coldsore cream we have ever tried. Aloe vera is found in a lot of medicins, creams, toiletries and cosmetics. It is sensative enough to be able to be used around the eyes and even drunk for stomach problems such as ulcers or calitus. We use lots of it in our house, i put it on every cut or burn as it kills infection, speeds up healing and reduces scaring. I also use it in my bath water to stop my eczema and it works wanders. A medium sized plant about 40cm tall will only cost you £2 from B&Q and for all the things it is useful for you cant beat that. ...

danniell 13.02.2009 · Read full review
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Treat your hands and nails.

Advantages: Leaves hands feeling soft and smooth.
Disadvantages: Slightly more expensive than the average hand cream!

too thick. It has an absolutely lovely smell, very fresh, tangy and clean, but not a medicinal smell, almost like a very good perfume! I suffer from extremely dry skin in the cold weather, so much so that the skin between my fingers is prone to cracking, not a good look! This cream is very easily absorbed, perhaps due to the dry nature of my hands at this time of year. It certainly leaves my hands feeling very soft and moisturised and what I like about it is the lack of stickiness after applying it. So many hand creams I have used, leave a lot of grease residue which means that you can't hold anything for 10 minutes after application for fear of it slipping out of your hands! It also doesn't stain due to it's non-oily formula so you don't get any grease marks on your clothes. Having bitten my nails for nigh on 30 years, I ...

neenn 17.02.2006 · Read full review
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