Whether you are looking for a natural ingredient for
increasing the glow and fairness of your skin, or hunting for an herbal cure
for acne scars, dark spots, wrinkles,
sun tan or pigmentation, aloe vera is the best remedy for all your skin-related
problems. The best thing about aloe vera is that it suits all types of skin.
Aloe vera acts as an excellent exfoliator, moisturizer and anti-ageing agent
for the skin. Depending on your skin type, you can prepare aloe vera face mask
at your comfort at home. Here we have provided some recipes of aloe vera face
masks. Choose one as per your skin’s texture.
1. Aloe Vera Face Mask for Pimples and Acne
This mask has antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal
properties that kill germs and bacteria, thereby, preventing burst out of pimples and
acne.
Ingredients
- Aloe vera gel – 2 teaspoons
- A handful of holy basil leaves
- A handful of Indian Lilac (Margosa) leaves
Method
Grind margosa and holy basil leaves using a little water.
Add aloe vera gel to this mixture. Mix well. Apply it on the affected area and
allow it to dry. Afterwards, wash off with lukewarm water.
2. Aloe Vera Face Mask for Removing Whiteheads and Blackheads
This mask deep penetrates your skin and the removes cells,
dust, dirt and excessive oil, thus, imparting glow to your face.
Ingredients
- Granulated brown sugar – 1 tablespoon
- Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
Method
Mix granulated brown sugar and aloe vera gel. Apply it on
your face and gently rub in circular motions for 3-4 minutes. Rinse off with
water.
3. Aloe Vera Facial Mask to Boost the Skin Radiance
Papaya in this mask lightens your skin tone and gives you a
radiant glow. Aloe vera repairs the damaged skin.
Ingredients
- Ripe papaya – a few pieces
- Aloe vera – 2 tablespoons
Method
Blend aloe vera gel and ripe papaya in a blender to form a
smooth paste. Massage the paste on your neck and face in an upward direction.
Leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with cold water.
4. Aloe Vera Mask for Tan Removal
The vitamin C content of lemon juice and orange peel reduces
the tan and lightens
the dark spots and patches. Aloe vera gel, on the other hand, heals
and soothes the rashes, inflammation and redness resulted due to exposure to
the sun.
Ingredients
- Orange peel powder – 1 tablespoon
- Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
Method
Mix all the ingredients to get a paste. Apply it on the
sunburned areas. Rinse off with cold water after 15-20 minutes.
5. Aloe Vera Mask for Flaky and Dry Skin
This mask contains moisturizing agents that keep your skin
hydrated and prevents flakiness and dryness.
Ingredients
- Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
- Small-sized ripe banana – 1
- Almond oil – 3 teaspoons
Method
Mash a ripe banana. Add almond oil and aloe vera gel to it.
Mix thoroughly. Apply it on your neck and face. Leave it for ½ an hour. Remove
it by rubbing gently. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
6. Aloe Vera Mask for Removing Skin Pigmentation
The ingredients used in this facial mask fight off the skin
infection, lighten the pigmented areas and restore the natural color of the
skin.
Ingredients
- Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
- Rose water – a few drops
- Cucumber – a few pieces
Method
Blend cucumber pieces to form a paste. Now add rose water
and aloe vera gel to it. Mix properly and spread on the dark skin pigments. Let
it stay for 25-30 minutes. Use lukewarm water to wash off.
7. Aloe Vera and Tomato Juice Facial Mask
Tomatoes, being rich in vitamin A and C, reduce acne scars and
blemishes.
Ingredients
- Tomato juice – 2 tablespoons
- Aloe vera gel – 1 tablespoon
Method
Mix both the ingredients. Apply the mixture on your face.
Gently massage for 2-3 minutes. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before rinsing
off with cold water.
8. Anti Aging and Skin Tightening Aloe Vera Face Mask
This mask improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin,
thus, preventing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also moisturizes
and nourishes the skin.
Ingredients
- Egg – 1
- Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
Method
Crack an egg and pour its content in a bowl. Mix aloe vera
gel in it. Stir until you get a fluffy paste. Apply it on your neck and face.
Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Dip a cotton in cold water and use it to remove
the pack.
9. Aloe Vera Facial Pack to Get Fair Skin
All the constituents used in this pack have been used since
ages to enhance the fairness of the skin.
Ingredients
- Aloe vera – 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric – a pinch
- Milk cream- 2 tablespoons
- Honey- 1 teaspoon
- Rose water – a few drops
Method
Mix all the ingredients and apply the resultant pack on your
neck and face. After 30 minutes, rinse off with cold water.
10. Aloe Vera Face Pack for Dry Skin
This mask will remove dead skin cells and prevent the
breakout of acne and pimples.
Ingredients
- Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
- Cottage cheese – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice
- Dates
- Cucumber
Method
Mix aloe vera gel and cottage cheese. Add a few drops of
lemon juice, cucumber slices and a few dates (seedless). Blend all the
ingredients in a blender. Apply the paste on your face. Rinse off after 30
minutes, with cold water. Then splash lukewarm water and lastly, wash with cold
water again.
11. Aloe Vera Face Mask for Combination and Dry Skin
Ingredients
- Shea butter
- Olive oil
- Aloe vera gel
Method
Mix all the ingredients well to prepare a paste. Apply it on
your neck and face. Let it stay for 15-20 minutes and then rinse with cold
water. It will restore the moisture in your skin, leaving it clean and fresh.
12. Aloe Vera Face Mask for Oily Skin
This pack acts as a superb rejuvenator for the greasy
and oily
skin.
Ingredients
- Honey
- Aloe vera leaves
Method
Take some aloe vera leaves and remove their thorns. Now boil
them in water for a few minutes. Then grind them. Add some honey to this paste.
Apply it for 20 minutes. If used every week, it can do wonders for your oily
skin.
13. Aloe Vera Mask for Detoxification of the Skin
This pack refreshes your skin and gives it a natural glow.
Ingredients
- Lime juice
- Mango pulp
- Aloe vera gel
Method
Blend aloe vera gel with lime juice and mango pulp. Apply
the resultant pack on your face. Wash off after 20 minutes.
14. Aloe Vera and Essential Oil Face Mask
Ingredients
- Rosemary or lavender essential oil- 2 drops
- Vitamin E capsule- 1
- Raw honey- ½ tablespoon
- Aloe vera gel- ½ tablespoon
- Powdered seaweed- 1 tablespoon
Method
Combine all the ingredients except Vitamin E capsule.
Squeeze the juice of Vitamin E capsule and add to the mixture. Apply it on your
face and neck. Leave it for 25-30 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water
followed by cold water.
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