Aloe vera is a commonly used ingredient in herbal concoctions, medicines, and cosmetics. The first reported use was documented in an Egyptian scroll where the use of aloe vera gel with other agents to cure Different Skin Types and other internal disorders was mentioned. The most beneficial part of this plant is the leaf. These long and succulent appendages contain a potent gel that makes aloe vera such an amazing go-to natural ingredient for skin remedies.
Benefits Of Aloe Vera Face Pack
- Aloe vera gel rejuvenates the skin, hydrates it, and keeps your skin looking fresh all the time. It is an excellent moisturizer for skin.
- It has antimicrobial properties, making it ideal to treat acne and pimples.
- It is a great naturally occurring antioxidant that reverses the oxidative damage experienced by the skin. This will reduce dullness and give your skin a natural glow.
- It is known to retain your skin’s firmness – making it a good anti-aging cream.
- Aloe vera is known to reduce pain and inflammation – both internally and externally. It is medicinally also used to treat sun burns, insect bites, eczema, cuts and wounds.
- It removes dead skin cells and facilitates the rebuilding of fresh and new cells.
- It is a de-pigmentation agent, which means that it can effectively lighten dark spots, hyper-pigmentation, and other skin blemishes.
How To Make Aloe Vera Face Pack At Home
1. Aloe Vera And Rose Water
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon rose water
What You Have To Do
- Just make a paste of the aloe vera extract and rose water.
- Apply it on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse it off using cold water.
Alternatively, you can massage the face pack for 2-3 mins onto the face before rinsing it off to cleanse your pores.
How Often You Should Do This
You can repeat this up to three times a week.
Why This Works
Age spots, pimple marks, pigmentation marks, burns, or injury marks for Different Skin Types can be treated using this aloe vera face pack. Rosewater is an astringent that soothes and tones the skin. It enhances the cell regeneration process and also improves capillary circulation.
Suitable For
Dry skin, normal skin, combination skin, and oily skin.
2. Aloe Vera And Turmeric
You Will Need
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Few drops of rose water
What You Have To Do
- Make a paste by mixing all the ingredients.
- Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck, and leave it on for about 20 minutes.
- Wash if off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this twice a week.
Why This Works
For the ladies (and gents) who want glowing and radiant skin, this aloe vera face pack is for you! Turmeric brightens up the complexion and evens out the skin tone. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that treat any existing skin issue.
Suitable For
All skin types.
3. Banana And Aloe Vera Face Pack
You Will Need
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera
- 3-4 ripe banana pieces
What You Have To Do
- Thoroughly mash the banana pieces and mix the aloe vera gel with them.
- Apply this on the face and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this once a week, or up to twice a week if required.
Why This Works
This face pack acts as a deep nourishment treatment for the skin. The rich fat content of bananas hydrates and moisturizes the skin, giving relief from dry patches and flakiness. You will also see an improvement in your skin’s elasticity after using this face pack.
Suitable For
Dry skin and normal skin.
