- Pimples? Go get some aloe vera!
- Got a burn? Go get some aloe vera!
- Want to lose some weight? Go get some aloe vera!
- Rashes? Go get some aloe vera!
It’s basically like a zillion problems with one awesome solution – aloe vera!
Aloe is that one magical ingredient that is extensively used in almost every beauty and self-care product. Because of its antibacterial and antiviral properties, aloe vera has got this superpower to treat almost everything from skin related problems to health-related problems.
This cactus-looking plant isn’t just a plant, it’s a major part of a million-dollar industry that swears to make all your beauty creams, products, healthy juices, and diet supplements.
But, what makes this simple plant so extraordinary? Let’s find out!
The leaves of an aloe vera plant holds a slimy translucent gel which is extremely bitter…maybe there’s where it comes from… “bitter things are better!”
This translucent aloe vera gel is made up of 96% water, comprised of organic and inorganic compounds, a type of vitamin containing 18 out of 20 amino acids found in the body and lastly – Vitamin A, B, C and E. Quite a wholesome eh!
Moreover, the nasty summers are here and there is absolutely nothing better than aloe vera for your face to soothe a sunburn or just hydrate your tired and dull summer ‘not so sun kissed’ face.
Check out these awesome aloevera benefits:
Aloe Vera for Dry Skin
Take some Pure AloeVeraGel with a pinch of turmeric with a few drops of pure rose water and half a teaspoon of besan or gram flour. Mix this into a paste and apply. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with cold water.
Aloe Vera Scrub
Take half a cup of Pure Aloe Vera Gel, a cup of sugar and two teaspoons of lemon juice. This one’s a body scrub that’ll make your skin glow as well as help in removing dead skin and sun tan. The sugar will help in exfoliating and the aloe will deep clean, while the lemon juice with fade out your scars and tan. You can even use this scrub for your face if you mix granulated fine sugar and rub more gently.
Aloe Vera for Acne
Take some Pure Aloe Vera Gel, add some Pure Rose Water and a few drops of Tea Tree Oil and mix it into a paste-like texture. Aloe Vera’s healing properties along with tea tree oil’s anti-bacterial properties will leave your skin feeling fresh, smooth and clear. A perfect remedy for blemishes and pimples.
In case you’re in short for these ingredients, then just use Iba’s Advanced Activs Crystal Clear 48HR Hydrating and Acne Fighting Aloe Vera Gel. We are sure your acne, pimples and blemishes would fade away super quick!
Aloe Vera for Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin making you look like a pink lobster? Oops! We totally feel you and we’re here for you! Grab some Pure Aloe Vera Gel, Cucumber Juice and few drops of Rose Oil and blend it all together. Apply and leave on for 20 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.
If you’re still wishing that only ‘if’ you had an aloe vera plant to make all these amazing DIYs…then worry not because in the meantime till your plant grows you can use Iba’s Aloe Aqua Pure Aloe Vera Gel.
Tip: Use Iba Pure Aloe Vera Gel after waxing or threading to prevent any redness, rashes or swelling. It’s an instant skin soother.
Aloe Vera for sunburn
Here’s what you can if you had a major sunburn scene this summer. Take some fresh aloe vera pulp and 2-3 table spoons of olive oil. Blend both the ingredients together and chill it in the refrigerator until it is well chilled. Now, take a cotton cloth or a ready to use fibre mask and soak in this aloe and olive oil mixture. Apply this mask on your face and let it sit on for at least 20 mins. Remove it and massage in the remains on your face. Once you’re done, wash off with a mild face wash and apply some aloe vera gel as moisturizer. Your sunburn will be all better in no matter.
In case, your sunburn is too severe, repeat this mask twice a day. It’s all natural, so you have nothing to worry about – aloe vera for face is the best remedy out there.
Aloe Vera Juice for skin and weight loss
By now, we’re well aware of the fact that how awesome aloe vera is for your face when you apply it directly in pulp form or processed aloe vera gel form. But did you know that consuming aloe vera juice has also major health benefits like weight loss? Absolutely awesome!
Here’s what you need to do; take two stalks of fresh aloe vera and extract it’s pulp. Add in half a teaspoon of black salt, juice of one lemon and mint leaves for flavour. Add in a cup of ice and half a cup of water. Blend in all the ingredients and your weight loss aloe smoothie is now ready.
The best time to drink this weight loss smoothie is on empty stomach in the morning.
More ways to add aloevera to your diet and lifestyle
The easiest and best way to incorporate aloe vera in your lifestyle is by keeping an aloe vera plant in your home. This way you can pluck one stalk every day and rub the pulp all over your face before bath. Let the gel semi dry on your face before washing it off.
Another healthy way where you can add aloe vera to your lifestyle is by adding in fresh aloe vera pulp to almost all your smoothies. This will aid in your skin’s overall health and glow, and also it will keep your sugar level in check.
Lastly, you can extract some fresh aloe vera pulp and mix it with some coconut oil and store it in the refrigerator. This mixture is excellent for cuts and burns and can be used any time.
Aloe vera is that one fail-safe ingredient that you can play with as you wish! Go play and expect some clear, glowing and healthy skin!
