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12 Incredible Ways To Use Aloe Vera For Overall Beautiful You!
If you have any semblance of care for your skin, by now you know exactly what aloe vera can do to your skin. However, what you didn't know is, aloe vera can be used in more ways than one!
From removing wound scars, lightening stretch marks, soothing acne to strengthening hair roots, aloe vera is probably the only thing you need to address just about any beauty woes.
The short-stemmed plant and the gooey substance it oozes contains chock-full of antioxidants and antibacterial properties, which boost collagen level of the skin that improve elasticity, slowing the ageing process.
Other than that, antimicrobial properties present in aloe vera are known to soothe inflammation, reduce scarring and heal acne.
Aloesin, vitamin E, polyphenol compound, etc., present in aloe vera can cleanse the outer layer of the skin from deep, close pores, and revitalise it to give the skin a radiant glow.
Now that you know exactly what aloe vera can do for you, let us explore some incredibly easy ways to use aloe vera to get the most of it that this humble plant has to offer.
Here are some incredible uses of aloe vera for the overall beautiful you, take a look.
Sunburn
The
emollient
properties
of
aloe
vera
are
known
to
heal,
repair
and
soothe
burned
skin.
Chill aloe vera leaves in the refrigerator, cut open the leaves and apply the gel oozing sap directly on to the affected skin. Let it dry naturally, then rinse with cold water.
Bug
Bites
The
antiseptic
properties
of
aloe
vera
will
soothe,
relieve
and
heal
the
itchiness
and
red
bumps
associated
with
mosquito
bites.
Take a tablespoon of aloe vera gel, place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill. Add a few drops of tea tree oil to the mixture and gently massage it on to the affected area. Don't rinse, as your skin will absorb the solution in no time.
Scar
Lightening
From
ageing
spots
to
wound
marks,
aloe
vera
can
lighten
any
scars
from
the
body.
Extract fresh aloe vera gel in a bowl, mix in a teaspoon of turmeric. Massage it on to the affected area. Let it sit for an hour. Rinse and pat dry.
Makeup
Remover
Aloe
vera
can
remove
every
last
residue
of
makeup,
without
drying
out
or
being
harsh
on
your
skin.
Dip a cotton ball in to fresh aloe vera gel, gently start scrubbing to loosen the makeup residue. Take a fresh cotton ball with aloe vera and remove the loosened chemicals. Repeat until every last bit is removed.
Shaving
Cream
Antibacterial
properties,
along
with
enriching
vitamin
E
in
aloe
vera,
help
give
you
that
close
shave,
without
irritating
or
drying
out
your
skin.
Take your regular hand soap or plain castile soap, mix in 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and an equal amount of vitamin E oil. Mix and use it as a shaving cream. This is one of the easiest ways to use aloe vera.
Eyebrow
Growth
Booster
To
thicken
sparse
eyebrows,
try
this
homemade
aloe
vera
mask.
Take a teaspoon of aloe vera gel, mix it with an equal quantity of olive oil. Using a clean eyebrow wand, dab this mixture on to your eyebrows. Let it sit overnight. In a week, your eyebrows will be more defined and visibly thicker.
Cracked
Heel
To
soothe,
heal
and
soften
cracked
heels,
try
this
simple
Ayurvedic
aloe
vera
mask.
Mix 1 teaspoon of petroleum jelly, with a teaspoon of aloe vera and two vitamin E gel capsules. Mix until you get a smooth paste. Massage it on to your heels, wear a pair of socks, let it sit overnight. In a week, there will be a visible difference.
Stretch
Marks
Aloe
vera
improves
collagen
level
in
the
skin,
which
in
turn
reduces
stretch
marks.
Mix aloe vera gel with a required amount of olive oil and 10 drops of almond oil. Massage in a circular motion on the affected area. Let it sit overnight.
Acne
To
soothe
the
nasty
acne
and
dry
it
out,
try
this
simple
trick.
Extract fresh aloe vera gel, mix it with a few drops of rose water. Pour it in the ice tray and allow it to freeze. Remove the aloe vera cube out and gently massage it on to the acne-prone area. Once done, pat dry with a soft towel. Use this aloe vera remedy for acne every day.
Body
Scrub
Aloe
vera
boosts
oxygen
cells
in
the
skin,
which
in
turn
strengthens
the
skin,
making
it
supple
and
smooth.
Mix 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel with 1 tablespoon of roughly ground oats and using raw milk, make a thick paste. Lather it on to your body evenly. Once it dries fully, scrub and rinse.
Hydrating
Mask
To
rejuvenate
your
dull
skin,
try
this
aloe
vera
homemade
mask.
Take a tablespoon of aloe vera extract, mix it with 1 egg white and a teaspoon of cucumber juice. Mix until all the ingredients incorporate well. Apply it evenly on to your face and neck. Wait till it dries, then rinse with cold water.
Lip
Mask
Vitamin
E,
antioxidants
and
moisturising
properties
in
aloe
vera
work
to
hydrate
lips,
remove
dead
skin
cells,
boost
blood
circulation,
which
in
turn
provides
a
natural
pink
hue
to
the
lips.
Mix a teaspoon of aloe vera gel with an equal quantity of honey. Take a liberal quantity and massage it on to your lips. Leave it on overnight and scrub it with a soft towel in the morning.
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