Aloe vera is often called agave. This incredibly useful plant (which is found in most beneficial skin care products) can survive in almost any condition. Let’s see what benefits aloe vera has for our face.
So, there are more than 250 types of aloe vera, most of which are actively used in cosmetology to solve skin problems: aloe works great as a means to fight inflammation on the skin, helps strengthen the skin’s ability to regenerate and rejuvenate. We can assume that aloe for the face – a universal remedy that helps to deal with all sorts of problems.
Let’s find out how to successfully use aloe vera for face and at home!
Aloe has a huge number of useful properties. So, aloe juice has an anti-inflammatory, soothing and calming effect on the skin. Aloe is ideal for skin prone to irritation for sensitive skin. It contains the whole complex of vitamin B, vitamin A, vitamin C and E. Here you can find iodine, zinc, fluorine, iron, sodium, and copper. Aloe has the ability to penetrate deep into the skin, moisturize and nourish it, enriching it with beneficial vitamins and substances.
In addition, aloe is good in the case when you need to accelerate the ability of the skin to regenerate. It perfectly heals cuts and wounds, leaving no scar on the skin. By the way, with the help of pure aloe juice, you can get rid of age spots on the skin.
Aloe can be used as a makeup remover: add a little aloe juice to the gel remover or tonic and you will effectively remove the makeup and care for your skin at the same time.
It is important to note that it is best to use natural facial masks. In this form, all the nutrients that make aloe so indispensable and beneficial to open, as well as possible.
Universal face mask with Aloe
In order to prepare a universal face mask with aloe extract, you will need
- 1 egg yolk;
- 1 teaspoon of sour cream;
- 1 teaspoon of aloe juice.
Mix it all and with a wide brush apply on the face and neck in several layers. But before applying the next layer, let the previous one dry.
Hold for 20 minutes and wash with warm water. And then wash your face cool. This mask will give a fresh and radiant skin for a long period.
Vitamin face mask
Another useful vitamin mask for the face with aloe extract will help to defeat the effect of fading skin, improve its tone and help fight oily skin and wide pores.
In order to prepare a vitamin mask for the face with aloe, you will need
- A teaspoon of honey;
- Teaspoon of castor oil;
- 1 egg yolk;
- Half a teaspoon of aloe juice;
- Half a teaspoon of orange juice.
Mix it all up and add the chickpea flour.
Apply on face and neck, hold for 20 minutes, and then wash it off – first with warm water and then cold.
Face mask with aloe and cosmetic clay
Cosmetic clay and aloe vera juice are also great friends with each other, helping to get excellent and healthy skin. In order to make such a mask, you will need
- Tablespoon of cosmetic clay;
- Half a teaspoon of aloe juice;
- A few drops of rose water.
Mix well all this to a smooth paste. Apply to face, hold for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Mask with aloe and fruit
The fruit is not only tasty but also useful. Take some of your favorite fruit (for example, healthy strawberries), add a teaspoon of aloe juice and mix. You can add a teaspoon of almond oil to make the effect softer. Hold for 20 minutes and wash with cool water. Great for those with dry skin.
Aloe Vera Scrub
Not only an effective face mask can be performed with aloe, but also an effective scrub. To make the perfect facial scrub that moisturizes and cleanses the skin, you will need
- 2 teaspoons of oat flour;
- Teaspoon of aloe juice.
Stir to a paste and apply to the skin with a massage motion. Hold for 20 minutes and wash.
