Aloe love – easy and effective recipes for cosmetics based on aloe vera

Hello girls!

I am sure you already know the iconic, one of the most popular natural hair care products – aloe gel. Its success owes to the outstanding and tremendous properties of aloe vera. Did you know that you can make such a cosmetic yourself, in the comfort of your own home? You will only need this inconspicuous pot plant 🙂

Aloe gel DIY 

You will need a few leaves from a two- or three-year-old plant to prepare your own aloe gel. The younger ones do not have such strong action.

Cut the leaf along with a small knife and scoop the pulp. It consists mainly of water, so it is quite liquid. If you get small clumps, you can mash them so that the gel has a smooth consistency. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week. I keep it in a glass jar, for instance, a cream container.

Such a gel itself is already an effective product, but it can also be a base for other cosmetics.

Aloe soothing face mask for sensitive and acne-prone skin

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of aloe gel,
• a natural oil, for instance, black seed oil, macadamia oil.

Combine the two ingredients together and apply to the face evenly. Leave the mask on for about 20 minutes. If it’s still not absorbed, remove any excess with a clean cotton pad or gently press a tissue against the face. However, try not to rub it. When your complexion is still moist, apply a few drops of the oil.

Thanks to a regular use, the aloe soothing face mask will bring relief to the red and irritated skin and it will leave the face silky smooth and thoroughly moisturised.

Aloe face toner 

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of aloe gel,
• 1 cup of a micellar water of distilled water.

Thanks to the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of aloe, the tonic is ideal for the care of acne (and not only). Just wipe the face with a cotton pad in the morning and after the evening make-up removal, the skin will look bright and rested.

Aloe-honey firming face mask 

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of aloe gel,
• 2 tablespoons of warmed up honey.

After mixing the two ingredients, apply the mask to your face and wash out after 10 minutes. The mask should smooth and firm the skin of the face. The mixture is suitable for all skin types, with the exception of capillary skin.

What do you think of my ideas? Are you interested in the effects? So let’s do it! 🙂