Aloe Vera plant is very popular for cosmetics as well as medicinal purposes. The extract from this plant have amazing moisturising and healing properties. This is how to prepare your own Aloe Vera mask at home wihtout stress.
Use fresh aloe vera gel directly on face
Cut a piece of aloe vera leaf, cut out thorns and rub it from the gel-side on the face. You can also scrape some sap from the leaves of the aloe vera plant using a knife to extract fresh aloe vera gel. The gel from two leaves would be enough.
Method:
- Take out more if you need it.
- Blend it or whisk to make it smooth and apply the mix onto the face and neck with the help of fingers before going to bed.
- Leave it overnight and wash your face in the morning.
DIY aloe vera face mask for oily skin
For oily skin, here is an aloe mask that will help you zap excess oil from your skin and prevent acne.
Method:
- Take some fresh aloe vera gel in a bowl and add 10-12 drops of tea tree oil.
- Whisk it into a smooth paste.
- Apply on the face, leave it overnight and wash in the morning.
- Apply twice a week.
DIY aloe vera face mask for dry skin
To turn dry and dull skin into plump and supple one, prepare a face mask using aloe vera gel, honey and cucumber. These three ingredients are hydrating agents and when applied on the face, leave your skin soft and glowing.
Method:
- Blend one cucumber and add 1 tablespoon of honey and aloe vera gel both into it.
- Apply the mixture and leave it for 20 minutes and wash off.
DIY aloe vera face mask for normal/sensitive skin
A face mask made with aloe vera gel and banana is a moisturizing and brightening face mask that works for every type of skin, especially normal and sensitive. It relieves skin from rash and itchiness and improves skin elasticity.
Method:
- Mash one banana into a bowl and add two tablespoons of aloe vera gel and few drops of rose water.
- Mix well and apply on face.
- Wash when it dries and moisturize.
Say goodbye to acne scars with aloe vera
Since aloesin in aloe vera gel reduces pigmentation on the skin, aloe vera is an excellent remedy for getting rid of acne scars. Moreover, it also reduces inflammation which is one of the causes of acne scars.
Method:
- If you have mild acne, you can spot-treat by applying aloe vera gel on the scars.
- You can also prepare a mask using aloe vera gel, honey, and ground cinnamon.
- Let it sit on your face for 5-10 mins and wash it off.
- Repeat till your scars fade away.
Fade dark circles using aloe vera gel
If you are plagued by dark circles and tired of trying different home remedies, then aloe vera is what you need to try! The gel works like magic for nearly all skin problems. Rich in aloesin, aloe vera gel reduces pigmentation on the skin. This helps reduce dark circles and keeps the skin around the eyes hydrated.
Method:
- Every night before you sleep, massage aloe vera gel in circular motions and let it work on your skin.
- Wash it off the following day and continue this till your dark circles fade.
