10 Aloe Vera Face Packs for all types of Skin(Sensitive, dry, etc)
Aloe Vera is a plant that is excellent for your skin and hair. The gel inside Aloe Vera mainly consists of water, but it also contains vitamins, minerals many other active compounds. It may be used as it is or used as a constituent in creams. Most of the cosmetic products available in the market contain the gel of Aloe Vera. It also has medicinal values. It is used for reducing inflammation and pain and also to treat cuts, wounds, insect bites, eczema, sun burns etc. When you cut the leaves from the plant, take the leaves in the middle of the plant as it contains more gel.
Some of the Aloe Vera Face Packs and their Benefits are:
Aloe vera for Sensitive Skin:
Take cucumber juice, aloe vera gel and yogurt and make it in to a fine paste. Add a few drops of rose oil to this paste. You can also add any other essential oils instead of rose oil to the paste. Now apply this mixture on your face and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash off with cold water. This face pack removes dirt, oil and other impurities that deposit on your face and the pores of the skin and makes your face fresh and clean.
As a scrub for Dead Skin:
Aloe Vera scrub removes dead skin and makes your skin smooth and glowing. To make the scrub you have to add cucumber slices to Aloe Vera gel and mix them well and make a paste. Now add oatmeal to the paste and mix well. Apply this mixture on your face and massage your face in circular motions. Leave the scrub on the face for about 10 minutes and then wash off with water. This will make your skin look fresh and rejuvenated.
Aloe Vera face pack for glowing skin:
Mix 1 teaspoonful of honey, 1 tsp. of milk, a few drops of rose water and a pinch of turmeric and make it in to a paste. Now add the gel of Aloe Vera to the paste and mix well. Apply this mixture on your face and neck and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash off with water.
For detoxifying your skin:
Mix aloe vera gel and mango pieces well and make it in to a paste. Also add some lime juice to the paste. Apply this mixture on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Then wash your face with cold water. This pack is very effective in detoxifying your skin and rejuvenating it. Your face will look fresh after using this face pack.
For dry and combination skin:
Take aloe vera gel, shea butter and olive oil and mash them into a paste. Apply this paste on your face and the neck. Leave the paste on your face for 15 minutes and then wash of with cold water. This face pack prevents moisture from escaping from your skin and makes your face look hydrated and fresh. Use it regularly for best results.
For mature and dry skin:
To treat mature and dry skin, add crushed almonds to Aloe Vera gel and make it in to a paste. Apply this paste on your face and the neck and allow it to stay for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, wash your face with water. This makes your skin smooth and shiny. Aloe Vera also keeps your skin firm, making you look younger.
For oily skin and acne prone skin:
Put aloe vera leaves in water and boil for a few minutes. Grind it and make it in to a paste. Add honey to this paste and then apply this mixture on your face. Wait for 20 minutes and then wash off with cold water. Repeat this every week and you will see the difference it makes for your oily and acne prone skin. You will soon get a clear skin without any blemishes.
For tan removal:
It is hard to remove the tan on your skin. But Aloe Vera is very effective in tan removal. Mix aloe vera gel and lemon juice and make it in to a paste. Apply this mixture on your skin. Leave the mixture on the affected skin for about 10 minutes and then wash off with water. You can also apply it on your skin with the help of a cotton ball.
For dry skin:
Aloe Vera is a good moisturizer and makes your skin look fresh and rejuvenated. For treating dry skin you have to mix one teaspoon of Aloe Vera and 1 teaspoon of cottage cheese and then add cucumber slices, some dates from which the seed have been removed and a little lemon juice and mix all the ingredients well. The paste that you made may be stored in the fridge for further use. Take some paste and apply on your face and neck and let the pack stay for 30 minutes. Now wash the face with cold water and ten with lukewarm water. Again wash with cold water. This is very effective for dry skin and makes it hydrated and fresh.
To treat pigmentation marks on your skin:
Aloe Vera gel is very effective in the treatment of pigmentations, age spots, injury or burn marks, pimple marks or any other such skin problems. Mix aloe vera extract and rose water into a paste and apply the mixture on your face. Let it stay n the face for 20 minutes and then wash off with cold water. This face pack is also a good fairness pack. Massage this paste on your face for 2 to 3 minutes so that the pores of your skin are cleansed. Then you can wash it off with water.
Now that you have seen the various benefits of Aloe Vera, use it and see how effective it is for your skin. By using it regularly you will get a healthy and glowing skin.
