Wondering how to use (apply) Aloe Vera on skin here is your guide on how to make Aloe Vera juice for skin. Not all kinds are best suited for use, so you must know which type of Aloe Vera plant is good for skin.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a cactus-like plant which is used for medicines. Two substances from Aloe Vera – a clear gel and its yellow latex – are used. Aloe gel is the semi-white, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Whereas the Aloe latex which is yellow in color comes from just under the plant’s skin.
Which Type Of Aloe Vera Plant Is Good For Skin
Aloe ferox, commonly known as Cape Aloe, Bitter Aloe, Tap Aloe or Red Aloe is used for skin care and medicine because it nourishes skin naturally. Aloe humilis (long and triangular leaves with white speckles) is an effective medicine for sunburn.
Aloe Vera Uses
The useful parts of Aloe Vera are the gel and latex. The gel is obtained from the cells in the center of the leaf and the latex is obtained from the cells just beneath the leaf skin.
The Aloe gel speeds wound healing by improving blood circulation around the infected area and preventing cell death around the wound. It can also resist the growth of certain types of bacteria and fungi. The Aloe latex contains chemicals that work as a laxative.
Aloe gel has been found to be effective in treating skin conditions like, psoriasis, seborrhea, dandruff, burns, acne, rashes, skin abrasions, skin injured by radiation, herpes sores and anal fissures.
Apart from its effective use on skin conditions, Aloe Vera gel can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. It may also lower cholesterol.
What Does Aloe Vera Do For Your Skin
Aloe Vera from the leaves of aloe plants have been used for thousands of years for healing and softening the skin. Aloe gel is used to make topical medications for skin conditions, such as burns, wounds, frostbite, rashes, psoriasis, cold sores, or dry skin. Aloe latex is used individually or manufactured as a product with other ingredients to be ingested for relief of constipation.
Aloe Vera Uses for Skin
- Acne: Aloe Vera gel can do wonders for skin. Applying aloe gel (twice in a day, in the morning and evening) improves acne by about 35%-40% on human skin.
- Burns: Aloe Vera gel can be very effective in skin burns. It can reduce healing time (by more than 50%) in people with first degree burns or second degree burns. It also lessens itching and reduces skin picking in people with chemical or external burns.
- Fights Skin Aging: Aloe Vera gel has vitamin C, Vitamin E and Beta-Carotene which have anti-aging properties. Aloe Vera gel has remarkable antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which eradicate skin blemishes and skin wrinkles with gaining age. It increases the skin elasticity with age.
- An Excellent Moisturizer: Aloe Vera contains 95% of water (loaded with natural antioxidants and minerals) which works as an excellent skin moisturiser. It hydrates the skin upto cellular level and makes the skin smoother and softer. It is very effective for the sensitive and oily skin type and for the dry winter season.
- Cures Scaly and Psoriasis (Itchy Skin): Applying Aloe Vera gel or a cream containing 0.5% aloe extract for continuous 1 month can reduce the skin plaques, can cure scaly skin and itchy skin.
- Cures Stretch Marks: Applying Aloe Vera gel twice daily, cures the redness, itching and stretch marks in pregnant women.
NOTE: Aloe Vera can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin directly. Note that there are no naturally occurring foods which contain Aloe Vera (other than the plant itself), so it must be taken in supplement or gel form.
How To Make Aloe Vera Juice For Skin And Face
Here is how to make Aloe Vera face pack for dry skin. This face pack helps hydrating and moisturising dry and dull skin and making it soft and smooth.
Take one tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel, one sliced cucumber and one tablespoon of honey. Blend the sliced cucumber and add Aloe Vera gel and honey to the paste (cucumber). Now apply this paste all over the face (upto the neck) and leave it to dry for 20 minutes. Once dry, rinse it off with lukewarm water and wash the face.
Here is how to make Aloe Vera face pack for oily skin. This face pack helps remove (extracts) excess oil from the skin and makes it natural and also prevents the skin from acne.
To make Aloe Vera face pack for oily skin, take fresh Aloe Vera gel, add 10 to 12 drops of tea tree oil and whisk it into a smooth paste. Now apply this paste all over the face and leave it overnight. Next morning, rinse it off with lukewarm water. If your skin is too oily, repeat this process twice a week.
Here is how to make Aloe Vera face pack for sensitive skin. This face pack helps moisturize and brighten the skin in a natural manner.
To make this paste, you will need a ripe banana, two tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel and rose water. Mash the banana into a bowl, add Aloe Vera gel and rose water to it. Mix the paste evenly and make a paste. Apply the paste on the face and let it dry (leave it for 20 minutes). Rinse it off when the paste dries.
Side Effects of Aloe Vera
For people with allergies to Aloe Vera, skin reactions, mild redness, skin itching or swelling may occur. Oral Aloe use with a laxative effect may cause cramping and diarrhea. Also, do not apply Aloe Vera directly to cuts or skin burns.