But make sure you do not go overboard with the use of aloe vera, like they say, excess of anything is never a sustainable strategy to achieve anything.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you must be aware of aloe vera's dominance in the world of beauty and skincare.

The green-cactus looking plant that sits out in your garden isn't just a plant with its roots in folklore, it's the crux of a million dollar industry that extends from beauty creams to healthy juices and diet supplements.

Over time, aloe vera has seamlessly integrated itself into everything we use. But what makes this miracle plant so distinguishable? There are some incredible benefits of aloe vera that you must know to understand all the hype about the green plant and the gel.

There's nothing better than using home-grown aloe vera and procure the gel from the leaf. all you need is one medium-sized leaf and scoop out the gel and all other remains, you would be surprised to know that every part of aloe vera can be put to daily use.

Here are some benefits of aloe vera for hair, skin and weight loss.

For skin: There are many aloe vera uses, like aloe vera for face and skin. Since the skin needs nutrition of its own, Aloe Vera, when formulated into a properly designed personal care regimen, can treat, exfoliate, restore, reveal and provide constant, impressive nutrition to the human skin. Once you move past the slimy texture of natural aloe vera gel and apply it to your skin, you'll notice how soothing and cooling it is. And it's for these exact reasons that Ayurveda refers to aloe vera as the miracle herb that can be used to treat wounds, minor cuts, dry skin and severe burns.

For weight loss: It's not just the beauty industry that's obsessing over the benefits of aloe vera, the health industry can't stop raving about it either. Known as ghritkumari in Hindi, the plant has millions of takers around the world and is used in the form of gels, cream and juices, due to the aloe vera's wondrous health benefits. With ample amounts of vitamins and minerals that contribute to weight-loss, as well as amino acids, enzymes and sterols, aloe vera ensures your diet is not only supportive of weight loss, but also improves the body's absorption and utilisation, improving overall health as well as weight loss success.

For hair fall: Aloe vera contains something called proteolytic enzymes which repairs dead skin cells on the scalp. It also acts as a great conditioner and leaves your hair all smooth and shiny. It promotes hair growth, prevents itching on the scalp, reduces dandruff and conditions your hair. Aloe vera has a chemical makeup similar to that of keratin and it rejuvenates the hair with its own nutrients, giving it more elasticity and preventing breakage.