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How to Use Aloe Vera for Healthy Skin

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Cleopatra famously attributed her beauty to the aloe vera plant, and we have been discovering and taking advantage of its benefits for both health and beauty ever since. Aloe vera typically is used in its raw form and it is added to a variety of cosmetic products. It can be used to treat several different skin conditions and to keep skin looking healthy and vital.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Aloe vera gel
  • Aloe vera cream
  • Aloe vera lotion
  • Aloe vera soap
  • Aloe vera juice
  1. Step 1

    Use aloe vera gel to treat eczema, a common skin condition that causes dryness, flakiness and itchiness. Eczema can be located anywhere on the body and can be unsightly in moderate-to-severe breakouts. Aloe vera gel soothes the skin and promotes healing.

  2. Step 2

    Use aloe vera soap, gel and lotion to treat acne. Acne is characterized by redness and skin eruptions caused by excess oil on the skin. Aloe vera products act as an astringent to clean the skin, an anti-inflammatory agent to calm the skin and a moisturizer.

  3. Step 3

    Use aloe vera soap or body wash to prevent dry skin. It's important to use moisturizing cleanser so the skin is not stripped of necessary moisture.

  4. Step 4

    Use moisturizer with aloe vera to keep skin nourished, but not excessively oily. Keeping your skin moisturized gives it a healthy glow.

  5. Step 5

    Use aloe vera gel as an overnight spot treatment or an overnight mask. This can help heal pimples, calm redness and generally enrich your skin.

  6. Step 6

    Drink aloe vera juice to help detoxify your body. Toxin buildup can contribute to dull-looking skin. Drinking aloe vera juice either straight or mixed with fruit juice can help rid your body of harmful toxins.

  7. Step 7

    Apply aloe vera gel or cream to wrinkles. Aloe can help stimulate growth of new collagen and elastin in the skin. The effect is younger, healthier looking skin.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you are allergic to garlic, onions or tulips, you may be allergic to aloe vera, so test it on your skin in an inconspicuous area before applying it to a large area.
  • The efficacy of aloe vera applied topically is debatable. Most of the evidence in favor of it is anecdotal.

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