we all want perfect skin, why not have your own spa day at home. what better way to make a face mask with aloe vera.
The aloe Vera plant may not be much to look at, and its spines may be downright threatening, but it’s not what’s on the outside that counts… it’s what’s on the inside. The aloe plant’s fleshy leaves contain a gel that is packed with nutrients, active enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. It’s no wonder that aloe vera gel has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of skin ailments and conditions. here are 3 of the best aloe face masks.
Flawless skin, here we come!
1) ALMOND OIL & ALOE VERA FACE MASK: this mask is great for Treating dry flaky skin, Moisturizing, hydrating
INGREDIENTS: Aloe vera gel, Almond oil, Banana
RECIPE:
- In a mixing bowl, mash a banana with a fork.
- Add 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel.
- Stir until ingredients are combined.
- Measure in 3 teaspoons of almond oil
- Thoroughly Mix.
2) ROSE WATER & ALOE VERA FACE MASK: this mask is good for Fighting off skin infection, Restoring skin’s natural color, Discolorations
INGREDIENTS: Aloe vera gel, Rose water, Cucumber
RECIPE:
- Puree ½ a cucumber in a blender or food processor. If you don’t have either one of these appliances, peel ½ a cucumber and mash
the rest with a fork
- Transfer the cucumber mush to a mixing bowl.
- Pour in 1 teaspoon of rose water.
- Add 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel.
- Mix well.
3) SHEA BUTTER & ALOE VERA FACE MASK: this mask is good for exfoliating dead skin cells, Preventing breakouts, Rejuvenating oily skin, Moisturizing dry skin
INGREDIENTS: Aloe vera gel, Shea butter, Olive oil
RECIPE:
- Measure 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel into a mixing bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Stir gently until ingredients are mixed.
- Spoon in 2 tablespoons of shea butter.
- Mix well.
Note: If the shea butter refuses to dissolve (because of room temperature), microwave for five seconds and stir again. Repeat step
six until shea butter completely dissolves.
