How to Use Aloe Vera for Treatment of Acne
Acne is an embarrassing, troublesome and bothersome condition for many people, young and old alike. If you're plagued by it and you've tried all the prescription and over-the-counter remedies to no avail, or experienced very unpleasant side effects from using them, fresh aloe vera straight from the plant can be the answer you're looking for. It's safe for most people, affordable and effective.
Things You'll Need
- African black soap, or pure soap containing organic aloe vera
- Water
- Aloe vera plant
- Organic aloe vera gel or juice, if plant is not available
- Small, sharp stainless-steel paring knife
- Teaspoon
- Ceramic cup or small bowl
Instructions
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Cleanse your face (or other body part where acne is present) thoroughly using African black soap or pure soap containing organic aloe vera before bed. Rinse off soap completely and towel dry gently.
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Break off a fresh aloe vera leaf. If fresh aloe vera is not available, open a container of organic aloe vera gel or juice.
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Cut the fresh aloe vera leaf open using a small, sharp paring knife.
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Scoop out only the inside gel with a teaspoon and place into a small cup or bowl.
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Apply the fresh aloe vera in a thin layer to each pimple or acne area and leave it on overnight. Apply organic aloe vera gel or juice if you're not using the fresh plant. If there's any leftover fresh aloe vera, cover the cup or dish and refrigerate it.
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In the morning, repeat step 1 and re-apply the fresh aloe (or organic gel or juice) to each pimple. Leave it on during the day.
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Use fresh aloe vera on skin as directed every day until the acne condition clears up.
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Tips & Warnings
Use cake soap, liquid soap or shower or bath gel containing organic aloe vera when you bathe or shower. Aloe vera also heals wounds naturally. Aloe vera also significantly reduces the redness caused by some acne medications.
Aloe vera is drying, so if you already have dry skin, using it can dry out your skin even more. If that happens, use a moisturizer containing organic aloe vera. Using aloe vera helps clear up existing pimples, reduces excess skin oil and redness and lessens scarring, but it doesn't appear to stop new pimples from forming. When scooping out the inside gel from a fresh leaf, avoid the yellow or brown part. It can be irritating to the skin. If you're using aloe vera gel or juice, check the ingredients list very carefully. Make sure it contains 100-percent organic aloe vera juice or gel. For example, some products labeled 100 percent aloe vera gel contain nearly 100 percent gel made from chemicals and a very small amount of aloe vera or none at all. Such products can be very harmful to sensitive, acne-prone skin. If you want to use African black soap, make sure it's the real product and buy it only from reputable dealers. It is safe for all races and skin types to use. Check out the ingredients list carefully. There are fake products which use cheap oil and black dyes that are very ineffective and that can even harm your skin.
