Aloe vera in Fuerteventura, a natural treasure

It’s is impossible not to think of what grows in its immense beauty of Aloe vera in Fuerteventura, during a trip in the Canary Island.

Aloe is a member of the onion family, with a history of almost 6,000 years behind it.

Native to southern and eastern Africa, it is green on the outside and gelatinous on the inside, with a variety of more than 400 species.

Fuerteventura, being the driest and sandiest of the Canary Islands, has the largest Aloe Vera cultivation on the entire island and also that of Europe with more than 300,000 plants.

After World War II, the Spanish army used aloe gel to treat the wounds of victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with astonishing results.

Cleopatra and Nefertiti used it as an ingredient in their daily beauty recipes, the Indians, Charlemagne and Columbus considered it sacred and always kept it with them during their long journeys.

Fresh Aloe Vera of Fuerteventura stands for high-quality body care products based on it, 

Each of the over 50 different natural cosmetic products combines the latest scientific findings, the highest quality standards, and years of experience.

The island’s climatic conditions: temperature, hours of sunshine, and light intensity, make it an ideal place for growing this plant.

The plant ol Aloe Vera, native to East and Southern Africa, grows in hot, desert climates, where it develops its best properties.

But what are the healing properties of aloe vera?

Aloe Vera in Fuerteventura contains many healing and aesthetic properties, including:

• provides 10 minerals, 8 enzymes, 4 sterols, germaniums, and glucose
• provides 20 of the 22 amino acids necessary for the human body
• has a natural hydrating and anti-inflammatory effect
• accelerates cell regeneration, strengthens the scalp
• improves skin elasticity
• contains vitamins A, B, C, E, choline, and B12

Aloe fresh Aloe Vera leaves are high in carbohydrates, proteins, and collagen.

Not only that, they are also rich in vitamins A, C, E and B groups – such as B1, B6 and B12, mineral salts including calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, selenium, zinc and iron.

The part of the aloe plant that contains the properties is in the gel that is pressed to obtain juices, creams, gels, serums, masks and other products.

It can also be used by directly cutting a part of the leaf, always using the outermost leaves and not vice versa, peeling it, thus obtaining the clear gel and applying it to the affected area.

The benefits of aloe vera from Fuerteventura:

The mayor benefits  for physical and mental well-being of Aloe Vera from Fuerteventura include:

• counteracts the skin aging process
• improve the appearance of the skin
• soothes sunburn and erythema
• protects against germs and bacteria
• reduces and eliminates wrinkles
• deeply hydrates
• makes the face plumper, brighter and more toned,
• regenerates cells and fights blemishes such as acne marks, pimples and blackheads
• protects against external aggressions, such as climate, stress and smog.
• Prevents inflammation, especially of muscles and joints
• acts as a natural healing agent
• prevents urogenital infections
• promotes intestinal regularity
• promotes the elimination of waste products
• acts as a natural gastroprotector
• reduces the absorption of glucose into the blood
• has an anti-tumor effect
• prevents or reduces the effects of intestinal diseases such as colitis
• increases the immune system’s defenses
• anti-dandruff
• dilate capillaries, increasing local blood flow
• It has slimming properties

Aloe vera is a goldmine of psychophysical well-being.

However, it is important to respect the daily dose: the maximum recommended is 50 ml (in aloe juices or squeezed juices, always fresh and never hot, as there is a risk of altering the vitamins).

This magical plant of Fuerteventura island is an ideal consumption to enjoy all the benefits of this plant is 20-30 ml.

Aloe juice is contraindicated in situations such as

• pregnancy and breastfeeding
• menstrual cycle
• in the presence of hemorrhoids
• kidney problems
• inflammatory bowel disease
• appendicitis and in children.

Furthermore, aloe can interfere with the action of various drugs, such as diuretics, corticosteroids, and cardiac glycosides.

What can I say, in Fuerteventura you will find all these products at KM 0, in small factories (almost always white) with the words FABBRICA DE ALOE or MUSEO DE ALOE written on them .

Admission is absolutely free and the staff is very friendly and will be more than happy to explain and advise you if you’re interested in trying something.

You can find the aloe vera factories in all the cities and villages of Fuerteventura such as:

• Corralejo
• Puerto del Rosario
• Lajares
• El Cotillo
• Betancuria
• Antigua
• Great Tarajal
• Costa Calma