Aloe vera has long been popular in cosmetology and among those who want to get perfect skin. We use this plant as a natural moisturizer, in a variety of masks, as an ingredient in toner, and in other home beauty products.
Aloe vera gel helps maintain more than just the beauty of the skin. It takes great care of the hair, helps to reduce hair loss, and dryness reduces the number of split ends. Our beauty favorite is aloe vera masks. We have collected the 10 best aloe vera face mask recipes. Try it and see for yourself.
Benefits of aloe vera for skin
Aloe vera is a wonderful remedy that has about 75 useful substances in its composition: these are vitamins, minerals, and all sorts of enzymes, and acids. A special element in aloe vera is salicylic acid. It is indispensable in the fight against aging and acne.
Here are all the benefits of aloe vera:
- Contains vitamins A, B12, and D – these are natural antioxidants. They protect the skin from free radicals that damage skin cells. Antioxidants are a good prevention of early skin aging.
- Brightens the skin: fights freckles, pigmented dark spots, acne marks, scars.
- Reduces skin inflammation when applied topically. Heal wounds reduce inflammation.
- The antibacterial effect reduces the number of inflammations and acne.
- Moisturizes the skin, and keeps it radiant longer.
How to get aloe vera gel from leaves
- We cut off a few leaves of aloe from the plant and put them in a vertical position for a few minutes. The darker resin will runoff.
- Once the resin is glassy, wash the leaves and carefully remove the thick skin with a knife, leaving only a clear gel. In some cases, it is convenient to scoop up this gel with a spoon.
- We place the gel in a blender and add a few drops of vitamin E and tea tree oil to it. Whisk and get natural aloe vera gel. It can be used for all sorts of manipulations.
If you do not have an aloe vera plant at home, you can use ready-made gel, which is sold in online stores.
Aloe Vera Face Masks
So, let’s start creating face masks. These recipes have been tested and work 100%.
1. Aloe Vera Face Scrub Mask
Gives radiant, even, and beautiful skin. It also gets rid of dead cells. Glycolic acid from brown sugar dissolves dead cells and unclogs clogged pores.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 1 st. l. coconut oil
- 1 st. l. Teddy bear
- 1 st. l. brown sugar
Cooking:
Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Apply to the face and gently massage for about 3 minutes. Movements should be gentle and soft. Leave for 20 minutes and lie down. After the procedure, wipe it with a damp soft towel.
You need to repeat the mask a couple of times a week.
2. Aloe vera mask for acne
Nutmeg has antiviral and antibacterial properties, helps to remove dirt from clogged pores, controls the amount of sebum. Well, lemon juice brightens pigmentation. Together with aloe, they are excellent for cystic acne.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg powder
- a couple of drops of lemon juice
Cooking:
Mix the ingredients to a paste, apply to the affected areas of the skin and leave for 20 minutes. Wash off with plain water. The procedure can be repeated every day.
3. Mask with aloe vera for pigmentation
Turmeric helps not only to get rid of pigmentation but also rejuvenates the skin. Lemon juice brightens, removes pimples, and yogurt dissolves dead skin cells.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp yogurt
Cooking:
Mix everything and apply it on the face. Gently massage for about five minutes, leave for 20 minutes. Remove the mask with a clean cloth dipped in warm water.
ATTENTION! Turmeric can stain your face, so be careful.
4. Aloe Vera Anti-Sun & Whitening Mask
Dreaming of white skin? Or maybe she got too sunburnt? Then lemon juice and aloe gel will help. And cucumber paste cools the skin and soothes.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp cucumber paste
- 0.5 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fat cottage cheese
Cooking:
Mix, beat well with a spoon, and apply to the face, and neck. Leave for 30 minutes, and remove with a clean, damp cloth. We repeat four times a week.
5. Aloe vera mask for sensitive skin
Banana moisturizes and nourishes the skin, helps maintain its elasticity and reduces the number of pimples. And honey has antibacterial properties.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp banana pulp
- 0.5 hl. Teddy bear
Cooking:
Mix everything until a puree mass. Apply to face and neck, leave for 30 minutes. Can be applied 4 times a week.
6. Aloe vera mask for oily skin
Lemon juice is cooling and astringent, rich in vitamin C and helps to get rid of pimples. And yogurt contains lactic acid, which helps exfoliate the skin and cleanses oily skin very gently by regulating the amount of sebum.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp yogurt
- 0.5 tsp lemon juice
Cooking:
We mix everything into a homogeneous mass, apply to the face and hold it for 30 minutes. Can be repeated 3 times a week.
7. Aloe vera mask for dry skin
If you have dry skin, choose a moisturizing complex: aloe vera gel, olive, and almond oils. Honey will also help with antibacterial effects and get rid of small pimples.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 0.5 tsp. olive and almond oil
- 1 hl. Teddy bear
Cooking:
We mix everything and apply it to the face and neck for 30 minutes. Afterward, wipe with a clean, damp cloth. Can be repeated 3 times a week.
8. Aloe Vera Soothing Mask
Honey helps soothe the skin, while aloe vera hydrates and soothes. Therefore, this mask will help get rid of acne, as well as moisturize the skin, and soothe it.
You will need:
- 1 st. l. aloe vera gel
- 1 st. l. Teddy bear
Cooking:
Mix and apply on the face. Leave on for about 20 minutes, then rinse with water and moisturize the skin with your favorite serum.
9. Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil Mask for Dry Skin
Coconut oil helps to get rid of peeling and dry skin, and aloe vera complements its properties. But you can not use this mask if you have acne problems. Coconut oil can cause new pimples to appear.
You will need:
- 2 tbsp. l. aloe vera gel
- 1 st. l. coconut oil
Cooking:
Mix everything together and apply it to the face in several layers, gently rubbing it into the skin. Leave for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. You can repeat it twice a week.
10. Aloe vera and tomato face mask
Tomato, yogurt, and aloe vera gel are a remedy that will help get rid of oily skin. It will saturate your skin with antioxidants, shrink your skin and help even out your skin tone.
You will need:
- 2 tbsp. l. aloe vera
- Small tomato puree
- 1 tsp yogurt
Cooking:
Mix everything and apply to the skin for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water. You can carry out the procedure once a week.
