7 Aloe Vera Face Mask For Glowing Face

Aloe vera is an ingredient that needs no introduction. It’s one of the most common ingredients used in cosmetic products. It not only nourishes your skin and make it healthy but also treats various skin conditions including wrinkles, acne, and dark spots. It’s basically one of the best ingredients that you could provide to your skin especially to your face. Applying aloe vera face mask regularly can help you get a glowing and healthy skin. Before we head down to aloe vera face masks we must know about it in detail.

Benefits of Aloe Vera Face Mask 

• Aloe Vera is well known for its alkaline nature. It helps in balancing the pH of skin as too much acidic skin is prone to skin conditions like acne, sunburn and many more.
• Aloe plant is very water-dense which makes aloe vera a great hydrating agent for your skin. It hydrates your skin and prevents your skin from getting dry, tight and flaky.
• Aloe Vera contains Vitamin A, C, and E which makes it a perfect antioxidant that prevents the production of free radicals that damage skin cells and ultimately leading to wrinkles.
• Aloe Vera is very effective in soothing sunburn. It provides protective effects against sunburn by preventing UV-induced suppression. It contains glycoprotein which helps in reducing pain and inflammation. It also hydrates sunburnt skin and prevents burning sensation.
• Aloe Vera is also used for treating acne. Its antibacterial properties prevent and kill acne-causing bacteria. Its antifungal properties reduce inflammation and prevent acne scars from getting infected.
• Aloe Vera is a great wound healer, especially on the face. It contains auxins and gibberellins which help in wound healing and reduce inflammation.

How To Extract Aloe Vera Gel From Aloe Leaf 

Steps

• Cut off some leaves from the aloe vera plant. Then cut the leaves horizontally and put the leaves in an upright position for a few minutes to let the darker resin (the sticky thin transparent running gel) drain out.
• After the resin has drained, then wash the leaves and start peeling off the thick skin with a knife, leaving you with the transparent gel or you can scoop the gel from leaves with a spoon.
• Then place the gel in a blender and also add a few drops of vitamin E oil or some essential oil to boost the power of aloe vera gel. Essential oils like lavender essential oil, or tea tree oil or geranium or neem/mint essential oil are good for the skin. You can keep the gel for a longer period if stored in the refrigerator.                                                                                            

1. Aloe Vera Face Mask For Acne Prone Skin

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
• 1Tablespoon Bentonite Clay (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 2-3 Drops Of Tea Tree Essential Oil (Buy Here)

Mix all the ingredients to make a spreadable paste. Apply it on your cleansed face and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Rinse the mask off with normal water. Repeat it daily to get rid of acne.

Bentonite clay is one of the best ingredients for treating acne. It unclogs skin pores and shrinks them to draw out the toxins from your skin. It also prevents overproduction of sebum(natural oil produced on the skin surface) which prohibits the growth of bacteria. Honey and tea tree oil work as an antiseptic which prevents the growth of acne-causing bacteria and disinfects the skin area affected by acne. Tea Tree oil also has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties which help reduce inflammation and redness caused by bacteria.

2. Aloe Vera Face Mask For Dry Skin

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Honey

Mix all the ingredients to make a paste. Apply it on your face and let it sit for 20-25 minutes. Now wipe it off with a clean and damp cloth. Repeat it 3-4 times a week.

Honey is a natural humectant meaning it draws moisture from the air into the skin and makes it retained on the surface of the skin for a  long time to keep the skin hydrated. While on the other hand olive oil is rich in antioxidants that prevent the production of free radicals leading to fine lines, wrinkles and skin dehydration.

3. Aloe Vera Face Mask For Oily Skin

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Almond Oil (Buy Here)

Mix all the ingredients to make a paste. Apply it on your face and let it sit for 25 minutes. Now rinse the paste off. Repeat it 3-4 times a week.

The fatty acid and citrus acid contained in almond oil and lemon juice respectively dissolve sebum(natural oil produced on the skin surface) and clean skin and pores. Almond oil is a great exfoliator, eliminating dead skin cells trapped into pores making skin healthy and clean.

4. Aloe Vera Face Mask For Dark Spots

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Mix all the ingredients to make a paste. Apply it on your face and gently massage for 5 minutes. Let the paste sit for 25 minutes and then wipe it off using a clean and damp cloth. Repeat it 3-4 times a week to get rid of dark spots and make your skin clean and healthy.

Turmeric is known as a skin lightening agent and it is one of the best ingredients to remove dark spots. It repairs damaged cells caused by free radicals and reduces skin pigmentation or discoloration. While lemon juice contains citrus acid which makes it a natural bleaching agent to lighten skin.

5. Aloe Vera Face Mask For Suntan

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
• 2 Tablespoon Fuller’s Earth Clay (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Yogurt

Mix all the ingredients to make a spreadable paste. Apply it on your face and neck and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wipe it off with a clean and damp cloth. Repeat it 3-4 times a week.

Fuller’s Earth Clay helps in skin lightening and removal of a suntan. It also exfoliates dead skin cells which help in fading sunburns. Lemon is well popular for its bleaching actions. It reduces skin pigmentation or discoloration. It also exfoliates skin, removing dead skin cells trapped in pores. While yogurt also helps in exfoliation and it contains zinc and lactic acid which help in cleansing skin and improves skin complexion.

6. Aloe Vera Face Mask For Glowing Skin

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Honey

Mix all ingredients to make a spreadable paste. Apply it on your face and gently massage it in a circular motion for 5 minutes. Now, let the paste sit for 20 minutes and then wipe it off with a clean and damp cloth. Repeat it twice a week.

Aloe Vera is well known for its cooling effect on the skin. It’s rich in antioxidants which helps in repairing damaged skin cells and rejuvenates your skin. Coconut oil is light in texture which makes it easy for the skin to absorb the oil deeply into pores. It’s rich in fatty acid which acts as a great moisturizer and heals dry skin. While honey has antibacterial properties which protect the skin from harmful acne causing bacteria. It is also rich in antioxidants which prevent and repairs damaged cell caused by free radicals, making skin soft and healthy.

 7. Aloe Vera Face Mask For Sensitive Skin

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel (Buy Here)
• 1 Tablespoon Almond Oil (Buy Here)

Mix all the ingredients to make a spreadable paste. Apply it on your face and let it sit for 25 minutes. Now, wipe the paste off with a clean and damp cloth. Repeat it 3-4 times a week.

Almond oil is a great natural moisturizer. It is so light that it can penetrate deeply into the skin pores. The essential vitamins of almond oil would make skin healthy and protect your skin from infections. It lightens dark spots too. Honey helps in preventing the cell damage caused by free radicals which could lead to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Honey also gives a natural glow to the skin.

Notes

• If you are not getting any aloe vera plant, you can use ready-made organic aloe vera gel from the market.
• Always apply the mask after cleansing your face.
• Using any face pack you have to be patient as it takes the time to show their power over your skin.
• You can prepare these packs in bulk and refrigerate to use them again. Always store the homemade aloe vera gel and these face packs in an airtight container.