The use of aloe for the face

In each house among indoor indowns, you can often find a tree -like aloe or a tabletop. However, a variety of this plant, which is called aloe vera, is gradually gaining popularity. It can easily be distinguished from the centenary in appearance - the leaves of aloe vera have a different shape and grow with a socket. Aloe Vera is characterized by healing and healing properties. That is why it is most often used in cosmetology and pharmacology.

Useful properties of aloe vera

Due to its useful features, Aloe Vera is more operated as the main ingredient of many home cosmetics, since it is widely universal for people with different skin types. Aloe Vera excellently moisturizes, prevents aging, improves the condition of oily skin, and it is also suitable for all age categories.

Substances contained in aloe vera:

• allantoin has a restorative and moisturizing effect, holds a sufficient amount of moisture in skin cells, and helps other useful components to penetrate deep into the skin. The structure of the skin is restored almost 10 times faster;
• vitamins of group B, E, C, beta-carotene have a special effect on the skin as antioxidants and protect cells from oxidation;
• fibroblasts contribute to the production of elastin and collagen to eliminate wrinkles in the skin;
• polysaccharides reflect the influence of ultraviolet rays;
• salicylic acid removes inflammation that occurs with acne.
  

Aloe preparation before use

In addition to the pulp, aloe juice is actively used for the skin of the face. It must be obtained very carefully in order not to lose beneficial substances during processing.

Visually, the plants can be distinguished by those leaflets that are already “recovered”. They should be fleshy with a slightly dried tip, and, as a rule, they are in the lower part of the plant itself. The cut part must be treated for 3 hours, as Aloe begins to quickly lose useful substances.

Step -by -step instructions for the preparation of aloe juice for the face:

1. Finely chop the cut leaves or pass through the meat grinder.
2. Pour this gruel with clean cold water in a ratio of 1: 3.
3. Cover the container in which the mixture is located with a film or plastic bag, and hide it in a dark, cool place for 2 hours. In these conditions, biological stimulants begin to be produced, which affect the process of skin restoration.
4. After squeeze the insisting mass using gauze.
5. Put the resulting water again so that there is no sediment left, and put in the refrigerator.
6. Aloe juice can be stored until a crescent at a temperature of 6 degrees.

Practical use of aloe for the face

Aloe Vera is used in tonics, face masks, various refreshing creams, cleansing products. With systematic use, it gives amazing results that surprise even those who do not believe in favor of folk remedies.

Aloe gently takes care of the skin of any type:

• dry skin carefully moisturizes and nourishes;
• heals and soothes damaged skin;
• fights with the first signs of aging and reduces the number of deep wrinkles;
• eliminates the manifestation of acne and removes the consequences of this problem.

Facial Aloe application: face lotion with aloe juice

A home lotion with the content of aloe will help you get rid of discomfort, which is caused by dry skin, and will play an important role in the process of rejuvenation of the face. Auxiliary ingredients (a decoction of herbs, freshly squeezed fruit juice, essential oils, etc.) are also added to the composition of the lotion.

The composition of the lotion may vary depending on the type of skin:

1. For oily skin, which suffers from acne, you need to mix freshly prepared aloe juice with medical alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 4: 1.
2. People with sensitive skin need special care, so a decoction of plantain and tea rose, and freshly squeezed lemon juice can be added to the lotion.
3. For mature skin after 40 you will need ground leaves of the plant, which should be poured with defended water and boiled over low heat for 5 minutes. With a cooled lotion, you need to lubricate the skin twice a day without long breaks.
4. For the manufacture of a lotion with a tonic and refreshing effect, you need to heat a mixture of aloe and a dumplings of a pharmacy on low heat. This liquid should completely cool, and only then you should add a few drops of peppermint essential oil and a solution of vitamin E to it. The finished lotion should be stored at a low temperature in the refrigerator and used exclusively in chilled form.
5. To restore the skin, you need to prepare a lotion from the pulp of aloe vera, vitamin E and ascorbic acid. Such a gel composition must be a little diluted with high -quality mineral water and lubricate their face.
   

Application of aloe for the face: face masks with aloe

For daily care, homemade masks with pulp and aloe juice are prepared for the face, the total content of which should be at least 50%. The cooking process is absolutely not complicated and fast, and the effect is much more noticeable and higher, unlike store products.

Nourishing mask:

• pure aloe juice - 2 tbsp. L.;
• vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. l.

Completely dilute the mask ingredients, gently apply it to the neckline and face for half an hour, then rinse all with water with medium temperature.

Choose the oil that you like most and suitable. It can be various vegetable oils. In some cases, even soft butter is used in the same amount as vegetable.

Aloe fruits mask:

• 1 tbsp. l. Fresh pulp of aloe or 2 tsp. aloe juice;
• 1 tbsp. l. fruit pulp;
• 2 tsp. sour cream.

The cooking technology remains the same, and the exposure time is about 25 minutes. For a normal skin, choose a melon, an apricot and avocado persimmon, and for oily - grapes, peach, kiwi, apple or orange. Use thick sour cream for a more saturated composition. Such a mask perfectly tones and improves complexion.

Busha for oily skin:

• 3 tbsp. l. sage decoction;
• 3 tbsp. l. radish;
• 3 tbsp. l. Aloe juice.

Subsequence:

1. Prepare a small amount of decoction in advance - mix 1 tbsp. l. Grasses with 0.5 st. Hot water, put boil for 10 minutes.
2. Wash a small radish, peel it and grate it on a fine grater. You can grind with a blender.
3. In a separate glass container, mix the cooled decoction, radish gruel and aloe juice.
4. For 10 minutes, give the mixture to brew, and then apply it to the skin.
5. After 20 minutes, wash yourself with mineral water without gas.
   

This type of homemade mask with aloe for the face reduces the size of expanded pores and removes redness, tones and brightens the skin.

Mask based on dairy products:

• aloe juice - 2 tbsp. L.;
• milk - 2 tbsp. l. or fat cream - 1 tbsp. L.;
• egg - 1 pc.

Beat the yolk of the egg slightly, add aloe juice, milk or cream (for dry skin) to it. Apply this composition with a special spatula. After half an hour, rinse all with ordinary water. After this procedure, the face acquires a healthy shade, and the skin becomes velvet.

Cleaning mask with glycerin:

• 1 tsp.  honey;
• 1 tsp. glycerol;
• 0.5 tbsp. l. oatmeal;
• 5 tbsp. l.  warm water;
• 2 tbsp. l. Aloe juice.
  

Step -by -step instructions:

1. Grind a little oatmeal in a coffee grinder.
2. In a small container, dissolve glycerin (sold in any pharmacy) using half of the prepared water.
3. When glycerin completely dissolves, add all other ingredients to it.
4. If the mass is very thick, then add a couple more drops of water.
5. After 15 minutes, rinse the mask with lemon water.

Vegetable masks with aloe:

№1

• aloe juice - 2 tbsp. L.;
• raw potatoes - 1.5 tbsp. l.
• kefir - 0.5 tbsp. l.

Grind a small raw potato and shake it with aloe juice. In order to dilute the mixture a little, add kefir to it. Oong skin becomes more matte, the mask improves the functioning of the sebaceous glands, brightens, cleanses, gives the face a fresh look.

№2

• 3 tbsp. l. aloe juice;
• 2 tbsp. l. pulp of vegetables;
• 0.5 tbsp. l. cream or milk.

Grind your choice of cucumber to moisturize the skin, zucchini for softening, carrots for nutrition. Mix the vegetable mass with aloe juice and milk (cream) and after 20 minutes rinse the mask with water contrasting temperature.

Application of aloe for the face: face masks with aloe against wrinkles with your own hands

Aloe Vera is also used in creams and masks against wrinkles due to the fact that this plant is an antioxidant for skin cells, so its effect freezes the aging process. After the use of aloe vera for the face, the skin becomes soft, and the contour becomes more toned. Also, substances contained in aloe support it in good shape, which thereby helps to restore tissues.

There are many recommendations for improving the structure of the skin using aloe:

1. For a month, you should wipe your face daily with freshly squeezed aloe juice or make small compresses to the part where the most wrinkles are located. If irritation appeared after such procedures, then you need to dilute pure juice with water.
2. After the morning shower, you can cover your face with a mixture of aloe and natural yogurt or rustic sour cream. This whole process takes only 15 minutes. After that, you should wash again and then you can apply a light day makeup.
   
3. You can wipe the face of Aloe in small pieces of ice, which is made of water and chopped aloe leaves. Such an invigorating method is very useful in the morning instead of washing with ordinary water from the crane.

Recipes for face masks with aloe:

№1

• 3 tsp. cottage cheese;
• 2 tsp.  honey.

Mix pre -cooked aloe juice and honey for the face until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve and add a mask to it. Apply it with an uniform layer to the face and neck, and after half an hour, rinse with water without the use of additional products. Do not wipe your face with a towel - let the water absorbed into the skin.

№2

• honey - 1 tsp;
• egg - 1 pc;
• mayonnaise - 1 tsp.

For this mask, homemade mayonnaise is best suited, but if there is no one, then add a store. Together with the pulp of aloe vera, place all the mentioned ingredients in a small vessel and beat a little by a mixer at minimum speed.  Thus, they are thoroughly mixed and it will be easier for you to apply a mask to the face. Even after the first time you will see that your skin has become fit and more elastic.

Aloe for the face from acne

You can fight acne with the help of aloe, as this plant plays the function of antibacterial, anti -inflammatory, healing. Cosmetics with its content relieve the appearance of scars and red spots in the rehabilitation period.

Recipe No. 1:

• ¼ cup clean water;
• 3 tbsp. l. calendula tinctures;
• 2 tbsp. l. Aloe juice.

Wipe daily cleansed skin with this tool. In a more concentrated form, apply separately to each pimple with a cotton swab. After a month, you will notice positive changes - the number of wounded zones will be reduced several times. Use this lotion until the rashes completely disappear, and your skin will become smooth.

Recipe No. 2:

• 4 tsp. aloe juice;
• 2 tsp. Blue clay.

Mix the mask components very carefully, as lumps may appear and it will be inconvenient for you to apply it to the face. Clay freezes quickly, so take a horizontal position and calmly lie down for 20 minutes so as not to violate the integrity of the coating. Then completely wash off the mask with warm water. The properties of aloe for the face in combination with clay intensify several times and the healing process occurs much faster.

Recipe No. 2:

• aloe vera leaves;
• water.

Finely chop the several fleshy leaves of aloe, pour them of 0.5 liters of water and put to cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, and then reduce it and boil the liquid for another 5 minutes.  Pour a cooled broth into a convenient container with a dispenser. Every day, clean the face with this liquid using a disposable swab.

You can also use various essential oils that are designed to treat acne. They act equally strongly, so your choice depends on which oil you like more. It is enough to add only a few drops to a solution with aloe juice. The application scheme is the same as that of a regular lotion - you need to wipe your face twice a day.

Quite often, cosmetologists use aloe oil for the face instead of pure juice or pulp. This tool has a wide range of action, so in production it can be added to the funds for lips, arms, hair, as well as for beautiful golden tanning.

On pharmacy shelves you can often find aloe extract for the face. Before applying it, you need to consult a doctor, since this drug is sold in ampoules, and only a professional cosmetologist can prescribe injections. Independent use can cause side effects.

Aloe is a very specific and useful plant, since its use is not limited to the framework of cosmetology. Aloe in different types is the basis for many means and a source of useful elements.