Aloe Vera- A Natural Remedy For Healthy Skin

You must have noticed long big green leaves in your garden. But did you know these aloe vera leaves carry transparent gel in them which is very beneficial for your skin? Wondering what can be the uses? Let’s have a look at its benefits for the skin:

• The healing properties of Aloe Vera are very effective in treating skin problems. Its antioxidant and nutritional constituents make it a quick healer.
• Aloe Vera acts is an apt moisturizer for oily skin, as it moisturizes your skin without giving you an oily look.
• It can be used to treat cuts and wounds also. It relieves skin inflammations because of its anti-inflammatory properties. It also acts as a growth hormone and incites cell growth.
• It soothes the skin from blisters and itching and is used for treating many skin problems like eczema, acne, etc.
• It reduces the fine lines and helps you maintain the skin’s firmness.
• It can also be applied to get rid of stretch marks on the skin. It even cleans the scars and makes your skin clean and glowing.
• Harmful radiations of the sun, burn your skin and give you visible spots. Aloe Vera gel eases sunburn. It de-tans your skin and gives you spotless skin.

Aloe Vera works on every skin type oily, dry or normal. You can easily get moisturizers, creams and other beauty products from the market. Aloe Vera gel is extracted and can be directly consumed or applied to the skin.

Treat Your Skin With Any of the Below Mentioned Face Pack According to Your Skin Type

For Normal Skin

Mix one tablespoon of fresh Aloe Vera gel with one tablespoon of gram flour, one tablespoon of orange peel and curd. Apply the pack to your face and neck properly. Be cautious in sensitive areas near the eyes. Keep the pack on your face for 30 minutes. Wash it with clean water and pat your face dry.

For Dry Skin

Take some Aloe Vera gel and add a few drops of olive oil to it. You can also add shear butter. Mix well and apply the pack to your skin. Wash your face with cold water after 15 minutes. This will maintain the moisture content in your skin.

For Oily Skin

Oily skin being more prone to problems like acne can be treated well with Aloe Vera leaves and boil them in water. Let it cool and then grind the leaves in the paste. Add a few drops of honey to the paste and apply the pack to your face. Wash your face after 15 min. You can try this pack once in weak.

For Sensitive Skin

Add cucumber juice and curd to Aloe Vera gel. Mix it well to make a paste. Add a few drops of rose water to it. Apply the pack to the face and neck for 15 minutes. Wash it with water. This pack will leave your skin dirt free.

Tip for Healthy Skin:

You can apply Aloe Vera gel mixed with lemon juice on your skin for treating sunburns. And to remove pigmentation you can add rose water to the gel and use it as a pack.