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How to Make an Aloe Vera Facial Mask

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Aloe vera is good for sensitive skin. Using it as a main ingredient for a homemade facial also helps soothe sun damage. Use all natural ingredients to ensure the quality of your mask.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Aloe vera juice
  • Aloe vera gel
  • Rose essential oil
  • Bowl
  • Cotton balls
  1. Step 1

    Assemble your ingredients. You need aloe vera juice, aloe vera gel and rose essential oil. You can purchase these at a health food store or online. Be sure that you are buying pure ingredients and not synthetics.

  2. Step 2

    Mix 3 tbsp. of aloe vera juice, 1 tbsp. of aloe vera gel and 2 drops of rose essential oil, in a bowl. Mix until the gel is evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.

  3. Step 3

    Apply the mixture with a cotton ball on your face, neck, hands or anywhere else on your body. It is especially useful for sunburned areas.

  4. Step 4

    Leave on for 5 to 7 minutes. The aloe vera and rose help promote healing and soothe the skin.

  5. Step 5

    Remove the mask by rinsing with warm water. Pat the skin dry and be sure to apply a good moisturizer afterwards.

Tips & Warnings
  • There are many recipes for facial masks which include aloe vera. Experiment with different recipes and different essential oils.
  • If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately and seek the advice of your primary health care physician.
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