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Aloe Vera Shampoo Benefits

Updated on June 6, 2021
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Hi, I'm Sam, I enjoy writing about nutrition and health-related topics, especially alternative and plant-based remedies.

You already know that aloe vera is great for your skin. But did you know that it can also be great for your hair? The benefits of aloe vera for hair are many and varied, making it one of the best natural products for those that struggle with keeping their hair beautiful and moisturized. Healthy hair doesn’t just look great, it feels great to. When hair is healthy, it is shiny and strong, it does not frizz, and it manageable when you try to style it.

Many women, in pursuit of healthy hair, will try a huge variety of products that promise to moisturize it, make it shinier, strengthen the shaft, and more. Most of these do not work. Most of them, in fact, can actually damage hair further. This is where shampoos with aloe vera can benefit you. If you are tired of using chemicals to clean your hair and want something that actually does what it promises to do, aloe vera shampoo is a great option.

Here’s what you need to know about aloe vera shampoo and aloe vera hair treatment:

Aloe Vera Is Great for Dandruff

Dandruff is a result of a dry, flaky scalp. When the scalp is not properly moisturized, or when it is actively dried out by the products that you use and the heat that is used to dry and style hair, little pieces of dead skin will flake off. They are visible in your hair and on your shoulders as they slough into and off of your hair. It can be unsightly and can also be extremely uncomfortable if it is accompanied by scratchiness or even burning because of the dryness.

This is where aloe vera shampoo can help. While it does have a number of great benefits for hair, great hair starts with a moisturized scalp, and that is exactly what this type of shampoo does. Aloe vera is often added to facial and body moisturizers. Why? Because it has a very high moisture content and because it has the ability to penetrate skin, carrying that moisture deep through the layers, where it then is absorbed into cells. Aloe vera can do the exact same thing to your scalp. While it cleans your hair, it will also moisturize your scalp.

When your scalp has the moisture that it needs, it will be less likely to flake and you’ll see dandruff start to go away and eventually, be banished entirely. Just like you use moisturizer on your face when your skin is dry and tight, use a moisturizer for your scalp when you start to notice dryness and flakiness.

Even if you do not have dandruff, the moisturizing benefits of aloe vera can still be great for your scalp. If you occasionally have a dry scalp or just want to avoid any chance of your scalp becoming dry and scaly, shampoo with aloe vera can be a great option.

Aloe Vera Helps to Combat Oil

Excess oil production from your scalp can be just as troubling as dandruff. Many people believe that if they have oily hair, it means that they are actually moisturizing their hair too much, the reverse is actually true. The skin produces too much oil when it senses that it is dry and needs more moisture. But because the skin is not able to retain that moisture (because it is too dry), it releases the oil onto the surface and into the hair. This leads the person to wash their hair more often, drying the scalp even further.

Aloe vera shampoo again has the opportunity to help, this time in two ways. The first way that aloe very works is to moisturize the skin. The type of moisture that aloe vera can deliver is much more effective than the oil that the skin produces itself.

When the scalp is properly moisturized, it will stop producing an excess of oil. In the meantime, aloe vera can be extremely effective at stripping oil buildup from the hair, which can make hair look drab, flat, and greasy, no matter how clean it is. Shampoos with aloe vera can make hair that was once oily look clean, shiny, and healthy again.

Aloe Vera Helps Combat Frizz

The moisturizing power of aloe vera does not work just on the scalp—it works on the hair, too. Beautiful hair is strong hair. When the strands of your hair are properly moisturized, they do not break and twist, nor are they affected by humidity or heat. Dry hair, on the other hand, will break, creating the dull and frizzy appearance that comes along with split ends. Aloe vera is very effective at penetrating the strands of your hair and delivering deep moisture from root to tip.

Moisturized hair is also shiny, glossy, and silky. It feels soft to the touch and is extremely smooth. If you have hair that is easily tangled, aloe vera shampoo can also help to prevent those tangles, so you do not have to spend as much time brushing.

Aloe Vera Fights Hair Loss

Using a shampoo with aloe vera can actually help to prevent hair loss. The more fragile your hair is, the more likely it is to break off, not just at the ends, but at the scalp, too. And hair can very easily be pulled out of a dry scalp. When the hair is strong and the scalp is moisturized and strong, hair is much less likely to fall out.

One of the biggest reasons we lose hair is because of stress. The inflammation that comes along with stress can be eased by aloe vera shampoo, further reducing the amount of hair that you lose on a daily basis. It is a natural conditioner, with the ability to nourish the skin and your hair, to great effect.

Why Choose Aloe Vera Shampoo?

The chemicals used in traditional shampoo can be very hard on your scalp and your hair. While they claim to be cleaning your hair, many shampoos will actually strip any and all of the moisture out of your scalp and hair, and the conditioners they sell you are not very good at replenishing that moisture. Aloe vera shampoo can actually get hair clean, while providing a range of great benefits for hair, while being completely natural and safe for you to use. If you do not like using the chemical-laden shampoos and conditioners that are offered in most stores, an all-natural chemical-free aloe vera option is a great alternative.

Finding the right aloe vera shampoo for you will require you to identify what problems your hair has and how you want to fix them. Different shampoos may be formulated differently, in order to focus more on relieving dandruff or combating oiliness. Look for one that promises to help with the issue you are experiencing.

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

© 2017 Sam Shepards

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