How to Make Aloe Vera Face Mask

How to make Aloe Vera face mask: homemade aloe vera face mask for glowing skin.

Naturally, you can tell aloe veras are hydrating because the minute you open one stalk up, so much moisture drips out. Aloe veras contain more than 90 percent water and this makes it a great addition to your skincare routine. For that extra punch of moisture, healthy skin nutrients, and more.

An aloe vera face mask as the name states is a face mask made with aloe vera gel/juice and other ingredients. Across the world, there are various ingredients that could be used to make an aloe vera mask. History has it that famous queens of Egypt used aloe veras as part of their beauty routine. If you know anything about Egyptian women of the past especially, they didn’t play with their beauty.

Making an aloe vera face mask at home is easy and can be done with a few simple steps. This article will share with you how to make aloe vera face mask from home in just a few steps. The ingredients in this recipe are for bright, hydrated, and healthy skin.

Aloe Vera Face Mask Ingredients:

These are the ingredients used to make an aloe vera face mask;

• 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Honey is an ingredient that deeply moisturizes and hydrates the skin. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-bacterial properties. Honey is effective in fading dark spots and fighting hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, honey is an effective pore cleanser and a gentle exfoliant, among other great benefits.

Lemon juice is a popular brightening agent in the skincare industry. It can eliminate dark spots and induce your skin’s collagen production. Honey has natural astringent properties which can reduce the growth of acne. Also, it is anti-inflammatory, i.e. it helps keeps your skin from free radical damage.

Recipe 1: How to make Aloe vera face mask

Below are the steps to make your homemade aloe vera face mask for glowing skin;

1. In a clean non-metallic bowl, Take a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel to it. If you are using your natural aloe vera, remove the gel from the stalk using a spoon (after cutting it open with a knife).
2. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the bowl.
3. Mix the two ingredients together thoroughly.
4. Now add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the mixture and stir well.
5. Your aloe vera face mask is ready to be used. Apply with your fingers or a brush that fits this purpose.
6. Remember to apply sunscreen when outdoors.

The mixture should neither be too watery nor too dry. It needs to be just right for ease of spreading. In case of a watery mask…add more honey, and add more aloe vera in the case of a thick mixture.

Recipe 2: How to make aloe vera face mask with rose water face:

Rose water has a ton of healthy benefits. It makes a great pair with aloe vera for great results. To make this double combo antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory face mask, you need the following ingredients;

• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1 tablespoon honey

How to make aloe vera face mask with rose water:

1. In a clean bowl, mix the aloe vera gel with the rose water, in equal parts. I advise making enough for one-time use to preserve quality.
2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
3. Using a brush or your fingers, apply the mixture to your face and neck, (avoid the eye area).
4. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes.
5. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
6. Apply your favorite moisturizer.
7. Remember to apply sunscreen when outdoors.

How to use aloe vera face mask:

1. Wash your face before applying the mask.
2. Apply the mask evenly on your face and neck using your fingertips or a brush. Fibger tips might be more effective.
3. Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes.
4. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
5. Apply your regular moisturizer to your face.
6. Don’t forget sunscreen when stepping out.

You can literally feel the difference in the texture of your skin at the end of this whole process. Soft and hydrated. You can repeat this on a weekly base to get consistent results. Remember, don’t use it too frequently, or too infrequently. Consistency breeds results.

Benefits of Aloe Vera face mask

1. Aloe vera has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe and heal the skin.

2. It can also help to reduce redness, inflammation, and acne.

3. Honey is a natural humectant, which means it helps to retain moisture in the skin, leaving it soft and supple.

4. Lemon juice helps to brighten the skin and reduce dark spots and blemishes.

5. aloe vera contains polysaccharides and glycoproteins which aid in skin healing and collagen production.

6. Aloe Vera is also rich in vitamin E which is very important for skin cellular health.

Please note, some of the ingredients listed here might cause an allergic reaction in some of us. Be cautious about your health. Always research and consult before making homemade skincare like this.

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