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Looking after your plant.

A usable Aloe Leaf should be from about 40 cm long to 80 cm long.
Most aloes available are not the true Aloe Vera.
References to ALOE VERA on our site pertain only to the Aloe variety Barbadensis.

CAUTION
Aloe plants with orange flowers are commonly found in New Zealand. They are however not edible and are toxic.
They have no use for skin treatment. They do not heal burns and cancers. Most are toxic and can cause kidney and liver problems if consumed.
Only use aloe plants that are botanically labelled or identified as Aloe Barbadensis.

ALOE VERA
(Barbadensis)
PLANTS AND LEAVES SKIN CARE LOTIONS JUICE AND GELS

YOUR SKIN AND COLLAGEN

YOU CAN STIMULATE YOUR OWN NATURAL COLLAGEN BY USING FRESH ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAVES.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is in your muscles, your ligaments and tendons, your bones and your skin and many other parts of the body. It is the main contributor to the elasticity and natural hydration of the skin. Our bodies produce it naturally but as we age we produce less causing our skin to dry and loose it’s elasticity.
Most of the Collagen products you see, contain collagen that is the by-product of animal parts like cow’s teeth, hooves, chicken feathers, various parts of pigs and so on….. Of course the question needs to be asked – “How are the animals treated and what is the process for obtaining the collagen?” Chemicals are often used to process the collagen so that it is absorbed. Harsh chemical agents are used that break down the collagen so it is absorbed.
Collagen is also found in some plants. The most abundant source is from a variety of Aloe called Barbadensis, (the True Aloe – Vera is Latin for True), and of course the most effective use is direct from the fresh leaf. Pure ‘organic and spray-free’ gels are also an excellent source. Regular and continued application of the gel from the fresh leaf will stimulate your body’s natural collagen production. It is also advantageous to drink about 150 to 200 mils a day of the juice.
See the tab below
'Preparing Your Own Fresh Leaf'

Aloe Vera -
What's Real?
Aloe Barbadensis varieties are the True Aloes for healthy skin, healthy body and healthy insides. They are the two aloes used (for medicinal and cosmetic or skin care) by industries worldwide ..... more.

DON'T BE DOOPED!
The Aloe Vera labelled plants sold at numerous retailers, plant stores and nurseries throughout NZ are not the True Medicinal and Skin care Aloe Vera despite the claim of their tags. They are not used by the Health and Skin-care industries and in most cases are toxic. .......more

The Magic,
The Myth and
The Miracle
of Aloe Vera

The two popular synonyms that appear often in regards to the Aloe Vera plant are The Silent Healer and The Miracle Plant.
Read complete article on the History of Aloe Vera.......

There are many varieties of aloe throughout the world. Of these only three have the Health properties the name Aloe Vera is renown. Aloe Barbadensis and Aloe Barbadensis-Miller are the varieties used throughout the Health Care, Skin Care and Cosmetic Industry world wide and are the only beneficial varieties. The variety Arborescens. is not used for a few reasons - it is not suitable for ingestion (the aloin from the skin can cause liver and kidney problems after a reasonable period of use), it causes skin irritation to some users, it is difficult and very laborious to harvest and fillet for gel, and finally it is not as generally as beneficial as the two Barbadensis varieties.
If you wish to discuss the authenticity of Aloe Vera plants please email me and include your cell phone number and I will contact you as soon as I can.

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Refrigerated juice will keep for about 4 - 6 days.
The Fresh Aloe leaf will keep it's beneficial qualities for about 3 weeks stored in a cool and dry environment.
Only refrigerate leaf in hot, humid months.
If you wish to extend the life of the juice naturally, add 0.5% (5mls) Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) or Citric acid. A level tsp per litre.
This will extend the life well beyond a month.
Ascorbic Acid and Citric acid powders are available in most health or organic stores and some chemists or you can purchase small bags from us.
See our shop.