In almost every house on the windowsill you can find such an unpretentious plant as aloe. But few people know about the beneficial properties of the agave, thanks to which it is called the "healing plant". In addition to bactericidal, wound healing, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, this plant has a "powerful" cosmetic effect.
Useful properties of aloe for facial skin
Aloe juice has an excellent calming effect. It softens and smoothes the skin. People whose skin is prone to irritation, dryness, redness, are advised to use aloe for the face. At home, cosmetics are prepared that relieve irritation, remove red spots and reduce itching.
Agave juice contains a large vitamin and mineral reserve: silicon and copper, fluorine, vitamins A, B, C, E, iron and iodine, zinc. The juice contains useful substances such as lignins. They are able to penetrate deep into the skin and have a beneficial effect on it right from the inside. In addition, they promote skin renewal, activate healing processes.and cell regeneration. Even age spots with the right aloe juice-based product can be removed in a few weeks.
Indications and contraindications
Aloe is one of the few medicinal plants that have a minimal set of contraindications for use. It is undesirable to use the agave in the "critical" moments that occur in women every month. It is also not recommended to use aloe for pregnant women, nursing mothers and people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Very rare cases of individual intolerance or allergy. But if you have even the slightest doubt, then do not use fresh aloe for your face. Test it on the skin of your hand. Let it soak. If no irritation, itching or redness has appeared, then you can safely apply on the skin of the face.
Now about the testimony. Aloe for facial skin can be used by women suffering from problems such as acne and rashes, redness and chapping, peeling and oily sheen. Aloe is a universal helper. It nourishes and moisturizes dry skin, helps to dry out oily skin a little, and relieves fading skin of small unpleasant wrinkles.
By the way, aloe for the face at home can also be used to eliminate the effects of negative factors. This may be the effect of a solarium, direct sunlight, the effect of using bad, low-quality cosmetics. Aloe will also help fight dull complexion.
Proper preparation of aloe juice
As you know, it is aloe juice that has healing and cosmetic properties. However, in order to get the juice, you should properly prepare the aloe leaves (for the face). At home, it should be noted, this is done much more carefully than in production. Therefore, homemade cosmetics with aloe juice are more effective and safer than store-bought ones.
Experts advise choosing leaves that grow on an adult plant. Aloe must be over three years old. It is recommended to stop watering the plant for a couple of days. After that, the largest, fleshy and juicy-looking leaves are selected. They need to be washed and dried. It is not recommended to squeeze the juice right away. Beauticians advise a little to hold the leaves in the refrigerator. Thus, the juice will be more viscous and rich.
After resting in the refrigerator, the leaves can be crushed and the juice squeezed through cheesecloth. It is important that the healing properties of aloe persist only for 2-3 days. Then you should prepare a new sheet for wringing.
Refresh and tone up
If your face is in good condition, it just lacks tone, then an aloe and honey face mask will help you. For cooking, you need two tbsp. spoons of warmed liquid honey and one teaspoon of aloe juice. The mixture is applied to the face and left there for ten minutes.
If your face lacks freshness, if it is tired during the day and requires immediate attention, then we advise you to prepare an egg mask with aloe. To prepare such a mixture, you should take: 1egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of aloe juice and a little fat sour cream. The mixture is applied all over the face. You can affect the area of the neck and décolleté. Keep the mask for 25-35 minutes. Wash it off with warm water, then rinse with cold water.
Aloe and avocado juice mask also has a refreshing and tonic effect. Mix one tablespoon of aloe juice with crushed avocado and apply on face. Keep this mask for about 15 minutes. Aloe for facial skin in this case will act as a moisturizer. It will saturate dry skin, but in this case, it is recommended to add a couple of drops of olive oil to the mask. By the way, many other fruit masks (apricot, pineapple, etc.) will have the same effect.
Aloe for problem skin
So many women and girls suffer from rashes or excessive oily skin. Aloe will also help here. Medicinal properties, recipes are very diverse. But one of the most effective is the mask with aloe and lemon juice. The ingredients should be mixed in equal proportions and applied to the face for 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water. After such a mask, the pores are noticeably narrowed, an unpleasant oily sheen is removed. The skin becomes drier, but at the same time nourished and hydrated.
If you need more "formidable artillery" in order to cope with acne, inflammation, blackheads and enlarged pores, then we advise you to prepare a mask of aloe and radish. We rub the vegetable on a fine grater. Add equal amounts of sage broth and aloe juice. Leave on face for about twenty minutes and rinse with cold water.
Aloe lotion
Alcohol tinctures will be ideal helpers for women with oily skin. Aloe face lotion helps to narrow pores, reduce oily sheen. For preparation, two parts of medical alcohol and one part of aloe pulp juice are used. Mixed ingredients are stored in a dark place for a week.
It is important to remember that alcohol is a rather aggressive substance. Therefore, it is not recommended to use such alcohol tinctures and lotions for girls whose skin is not prone to oiliness.
Aloe Gel
Many women prefer various cosmetics in the form of a gel to creams. If you do not trust the production of cosmetics on an industrial scale, then you can always prepare aloe gel for the face at home. It is important to remember that homemade gel is stored an order of magnitude less than store-bought. But you can be sure of its natural and safe composition, because you will make it with your own hands.
To prepare, you will need: four large, fleshy aloe leaves, vitamin E (available at the pharmacy in ampoules or 5 mg bottles), a clean mixing bowl, a jar to store the gel and a home mixer to grind the leaves.
So, we are preparing a face gel with aloe. Medicinal properties, recipes are described on the Web in full, but sometimes the latter are quite laborious. We have chosen one of the simple and quick cooking methods. Washing and drying aloe leaves is not necessary in this recipe. Just wipe them off the dust and place them in a container for grinding. After obtaining a homogeneous green mass, two drops of vitamin E should be added to it. It will act here not only as a useful tool, but also as a preservative that allows the gel to last longer.
Aloe leaf gel is quite concentrated, so it should only be used diluted on the face. Such a homemade gel will perfectly replace the purchased options. You need to store it in the refrigerator. Shelf life is one month.
Aromatic face masks with aloe
It is known that natural essential oils have a beneficial effect on the skin. But you can not use them as an independent tool in its pure form. Aroma oils must be added a few drops to a cream or lotion.
Preparing a cream with aromatic oils and aloe for the face at home is very quick and easy. This will require aloe juice and essential oils of ylang-ylang, rose and lemon. Add one drop of each oil to the aloe juice and apply on the face for a few minutes.
This mask will perfectly refresh the skin, tone it up, get rid of the network of small wrinkles. In addition, these masks are perfect for teenagers whose problem skin needs gentle cleansing and moisturizing.
Masks for mature skin
Wrinkles are the eternal problem of women of Balzac age and older. Aloe face masks for wrinkles help very effectively and quickly. In addition, with constant use, the effect will last for a long time. Yes, and the naturalness of the components included inthe composition of masks and creams with aloe does not make you nervous.
Fine wrinkles mask
One tablespoon of aloe pulp or juice is mixed with a spoonful of sour cream. Before applying the product to the face, the skin should be cleansed. It is recommended to keep the mixture for no more than fifteen minutes. Wash off with warm water.
Mask for loose skin
Any of your cream (1 tsp) is mixed with aloe juice (1 tsp). Stir thoroughly, add 1 tsp. olive oil. Before applying this mask to the face, it must be thoroughly steamed with a hot towel. You need to apply the mask along the massage lines, you can apply it on the neck and décolleté. After 15 minutes of being on the face, remove it with a cotton pad. No need to wash off the mask.
Mustard anti-wrinkle mask
You have already learned the benefits of aloe for the face. But you don’t know yet that its anti-aging properties will increase a hundredfold if “hot” components are added to it. Substances such as red pepper tincture or mustard powder stimulate the skin, warm it up and help the aloe juice penetrate faster and better target problem areas.
Try making a mustard anti-wrinkle mask at home. To do this, mix 1 tbsp. a spoonful of aloe juice with two pinches of mustard powder. After mixing, add 1 teaspoon of butter (previously melted) and 3-5 tablespoons of St. John's wort (it is better not to use packaged herbs).
This mixture, as we have already said, has a "hot" effect, so it is recommended to keep the mask on your face no more thanthree minutes. After that, it is easily removed by washing with cool water. It is recommended to use this mask once a week.
Lifting mask for the décolleté zone
So, you already know how to use aloe for the face, but we have not talked about such problem areas as the décolleté and neck. Let's make up for lost time. We suggest you prepare a mask for the décolleté and neck, which has a rejuvenating, tightening and moisturizing effect.
Required: fat sour cream or heavy cream (1 tbsp. Spoon), 2 tbsp. spoons of aloe juice. You can add a couple of tablespoons of softened honey to the mixture. Remember that honey is a fairly strong allergen. If you have reactions to it, then it is better to exclude it from the composition of this mask.
The mixture is applied to the problem area (neck, décolleté) for 15 minutes. Washes off easily with warm water.
Cosmetic ice with aloe
In skin care, you can use not only masks, gels and lotions based on agave, but also frozen aloe juice for the face. Reviews for cosmetic ice are extremely positive. It perfectly tones the skin, tightens it, saturates it with nutrients while washing.
The basis for making ice is decoctions of medicinal plants. If your skin is prone to oiliness, then it is better to take a decoction of oak bark or calendula. If the skin is dry, linden, raspberry, rose are perfect. Add a couple of teaspoons of aloe juice to the prepared medicinal decoction. Pour into specially prepared molds and place in the freezer.
Cosmetologists advise to use every morningcosmetic ice during washing. Due to the fact that it is cold, the skin wakes up faster and becomes elastic. And herbal extracts and aloe juice as part of such ice will nourish the skin, saturate it with vitamins, tighten and smooth.
Aloe for chapped lips
A lot of people suffer from such unpleasant addictions as biting their lips during stress or licking them outside during cold windy weather. There is no benefit to such a habit, and getting rid of it can sometimes be quite difficult.
Agave juice comes to the rescue here. It has a rather pronounced bitter taste, so once you put it on your lips, you won't want to lick them anymore. It is important that when ingested, aloe juice has only a positive effect and even a child will not have any negative consequences from such licking.
Reviews
Many women note the extremely positive effect of aloe juice. Some use it as an excellent remedy for sunburn. Others use aloe juice to fight wrinkles. The case is progressing very well, judging by the reviews on the Web.
There are a lot of positive reviews on masks for oily skin. They are used by both older women and teenagers.
Experts say that if possible, you should definitely plant an agave on your windowsill. He will be a home beautician and a doctor: two in one.
