Using aloe juice for cosmetic purposes for the face. Aloe for skin - medicinal properties, harm and mask recipes

• Beneficial properties of aloe
• Application of aloe extract
• Restrictions on use
• Aloe for facial skin
• Tools Overview

Beneficial properties of aloe

Aloe is one of the most studied and oldest plants. People began using it for therapeutic purposes several thousand years ago. For example, researchers have evidence that Egyptian pharaohs took aloe juice orally for healing and comprehensive rejuvenation of the body. It has also been successfully used in the treatment of wounds and burns.

Ancient Greek philosophers in their writings describe aloe as a cure for dozens of diseases. Which is not surprising, because it contains about 300 useful substances, including:

vitamins;

minerals, including iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc necessary for the skin;

amino acids;

enzymes;

polysaccharides responsible for the super-moisturizing properties of this unique plant.

Aloe extract and juice are most often found in cosmetics to moisturize the skin.

There are several varieties of aloe, and two types are most often used in care formulas.

1. 1

   Aloe vera(Aloe Vera Extract).

2. 2

   Bitter aloe(Aloe Ferox Extract).

What exactly is this plant good for the skin?

Has moisturizing and moisture-retaining properties.

Has an antioxidant effect.

Helps saturate the skin with oxygen.

Has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Improves the regeneration of damaged skin cells.

Helps increase the synthesis of collagen and elastin.

The most important thing: aloe juice practically does not cause allergic reactions, therefore it is widely used in cosmetics for people with sensitive and reactive skin. As a rule, the body accepts aloe as one of its own due to a set of substances related to human skin.

Application of aloe extract

This substance is included in the formulas of products for skin restoration, including during the rehabilitation period after cosmetic or surgical interventions (laser, injections, chemical peels, plastic surgeries).

Aloe is included in creams and serums for dry, sensitive and allergic skin. Tonics and masks for narrowing pores and cleansing cannot do without this plant.

Aloe extract is the main ingredient in post-sun care products. So if you get sunburned on the beach, urgently look for bottles and tubes in the pharmacy that have a long green juicy prickly leaf on them. Such a gel or fluid will quickly help relieve burning and discomfort and speed up the work of restoring the skin.

The concentration of aloe extract in cosmetic products can reach up to 90%.

Restrictions on use

Although aloe vera juice is famous throughout the world for its healing properties, it is not recommended to apply it in its pure form to fresh wounds (after the same peeling, for example). In some cases, it can cause tingling and even the formation of age spots.

Purely theoretically, no one has canceled the possibility of an allergic reaction to aloe, although, as mentioned above, aloe extract is one of the most harmless components.

Aloe for facial skin

The uniqueness of the juice of this plant is that it can please all skin types and benefit each of them.

The moisturizing and soothing properties of aloe are used in the production of cosmetics.

Oily skin

For this purpose, aloe has prepared effective preventive measures - preventing inflammation due to its antibacterial properties.

Dry skin

Aloe juice is found in almost every moisturizer due to its ability to form a kind of film on the skin that prevents moisture loss from its surface.

Problem skin

The flavonoids contained in aloe, known for their healing properties, will come to her aid. Zinc is also the main component of products for skin with pimples, inflammation, large pores, and excess shine.

All skin types

Aloe vera helps stimulate the synthesis of new collagen and elastin fibers, thereby increasing skin tone and elasticity.

Tools Overview

Aloe extract is found in cosmetics of almost all categories and purposes, as it has a huge number of beneficial properties. The only thing he can’t do is smooth out deep wrinkles and eliminate pigmentation.

Care for face and eyelids

Moisturizers.

Aqua-fluid for face “Genius of Hydration”, L’Oreal Paris

Features a weightless texture. The formula based on aloe juice and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid acts on 5 layers of the epidermis and provides hydration for 72 hours.

Moisturizing balm for skin care around the eyes Eye Balm, SkinCeuticals

Fights dry skin and free radicals. That is, it does everything to ensure that the delicate skin of the eyelids remains in good shape for as long as possible.

Cleansing and toning

Skin cleansing products.

Simply Clean Pore Cleansing Gel, SkinCeuticals

Here aloe juice is used for its moisturizing and soothing properties, as well as its ability to restore skin cells.

Armani Prima Refreshing Makeup Fix Spray, Giorgio Armani

Fixes makeup and also refreshes the face due to the content of aloe vera extract. Creates a velvety veil, which also protects the skin from harmful environmental factors.

Body skin care

Body skin products.

Moisturizing hand cream with aloe vera “Gentle touch”, Garnier

Absorbs quickly, intensely moisturizes and retains moisture in the skin throughout the day.

Melting body milk with aloe, Garnier

The product with a non-greasy, non-sticky texture moisturizes so intensely that immediately after use the skin becomes soft and smooth, and after a week of use it becomes nourished and radiant. The moisturizing effect lasts 24 hours.

Aloe for the face at home is used for normal, dry, oily skin. You can make creams, masks, tonics, and lotions from homemade agave. There are no difficulties in preparing them. These cosmetics nourish and moisturize the skin, refresh and tone, relieve inflammation, help with sunburn, and eliminate fine age wrinkles.

One of the oldest medicinal plants on our planet. The use of aloe vera in cosmetics has been known since ancient Egypt. The Egyptians believed in the miraculous power of this plant and considered it a symbol of immortality, eternal youth and longevity. The famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra was famous for her unfading beauty. The recipe for making Cleopatra's cream has survived to this day. It was made from aloe juice with the addition of rose water, almond oil, beeswax and honey. What other skin care products can modern women and girls use to maintain healthy, unfading facial skin?

The healing power of aloe

What is good for the face? The flower is used not only for cosmetic purposes, but also for the treatment of skin diseases - eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, boils, pustular lesions. It is a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent. What is the value of this plant in cosmetology, what are its beneficial properties?

• "Arsenal" of vitamins and microelements. The flower has a unique chemical composition with a set of substances necessary for healthy skin - ascorbic acid, retinol, vitamins E, B1, B6, B12, silicon, iron, zinc, copper, sulfur, molybdenum.
• Allantoin. It is also called a “transporter” of vitamins, microelements, and biologically active substances, because it is thanks to allantoin that these substances enter the deep layers of the skin. Allantoin regenerates, moisturizes cells, restores their structure.
• Deep cleansing property. Aloe cleanses and tightens skin pores. It is useful for oily skin with wide pores that become clogged with subcutaneous sebum.
• Anti-inflammatory property. Relieves irritation and disinfects the skin. The product is especially beneficial for problem skin in adolescence, when pimples and acne appear.
• Antiallergic property. Agave juice has a calming effect and relieves allergic skin manifestations - redness, rash, itching.
• Anti-aging effect. Aloe is a stimulator of collagen cell formation, which is responsible for skin elasticity. At the cellular level, agave juice regulates metabolic processes, regenerates tissues and retains water in them.

For cosmetic purposes, aloe is used for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and aging skin. In combination with other components, the product has different effects on the skin.

In rare cases, individual intolerance to aloe juice occurs. More often there is an allergic reaction to other components in masks and creams (for example, honey, lemon). Therefore, it is recommended to conduct a test before using these cosmetics: apply to a small area of ​​facial skin and observe the reaction. If itching or redness occurs after applying a mask or cream, the product should be washed off immediately.

Types of cosmetics

How to use aloe in cosmetology at home? To prepare facial care cosmetics, you will need two types of plants - aloe vera and tree aloe (agagave). It is the latter that is most often grown as a medicinal houseplant.

Cream

How to make aloe cream at home? Use any basic face cream that can be bought at a pharmacy (selected according to skin type and effect). It can be a moisturizing day cream, a nourishing night cream, and a regenerating cream. Add 1 tablespoon of flower juice to the base, mix - and the cream is ready for use. This is the simplest recipe for homemade cream with agave juice. What other ingredients can be added to the cream besides aloe?

• Basic oils for different skin types.
• Emulsifiers.
• Biologically active substances (propolis, extracts of hops, ginger, linden, chamomile, sage, yeast, green tea, caraway, liquid vitamins A and E and other components).
• Herbal decoctions.
• Distilled water.
• Essential oils for dry, oily, combination skin.

All of the listed components can be purchased at the pharmacy. The technology for making homemade cream is quite complex. The mass does not always turn out to be homogeneous, aromatic (no fragrances) and attractive in appearance. You can store homemade aloe cream for the face only in the refrigerator, and for only one week.

An example of preparing a cream for dry skin

1. Take 30 ml of avocado oil.
2. Add 2 g beeswax and 5 ml vitamin E.
3. Pour in 3 drops of geranium essential oil.

Lotion

This cosmetic product moisturizes, cleanses and tones the skin. How to make aloe lotion at home?

For oily skin with large pores

1. Take ¼ cup of cooled boiled water.
2. Add 1 tsp. alcohol (vodka) and a few drops of lemon juice.
3. Add 2 tbsp. l. flower juice.
4. Stir.

Oily skin needs to be dried, so lotions are made with an alcohol base. They are used regularly twice a day. Alcohol lotion cleanses pores well, eliminates blackheads and oily shine.

For dry skin

1. Take ½ cup olive oil (substitute almond oil if desired).
2. Add 4 tbsp. spoons of agave pulp.
3. Stir and store in the refrigerator.

The oil has softening properties, eliminates roughness, dryness, and relieves irritation. In addition, it is a good preservative. You can add 1 tbsp to the prepared oil solution. l. cucumber juice before each use.

Toning lotion

1. Prepare 1 glass of weak chamomile infusion.
2. Add 3 drops each of liquid vitamin E and peppermint essential oil.
3. Add 2 tbsp. l. Agave juice.
4. Stir and store in the refrigerator.

The lotion perfectly refreshes and tones the skin; it is useful to use in summer and winter during the heating season.

Lotion for sensitive skin

1. Prepare a decoction of sage and chamomile (1 tablespoon of herbs per 1 liter of water).
2. Add 1 tbsp to the hot broth. l. chopped fresh parsley.
3. Add 3 tbsp. l. Agave juice into the cooled broth.

The broth is filtered and stored in the refrigerator.

Gel

Aloe gel for the face is a pharmaceutical preparation prepared from the natural pulp of the flower. In fact, it is a fresh concentrate of the plant. It is produced by various pharmaceutical companies. Real and high-quality gel is expensive and highly valued in cosmetology. How is aloe vera gel used?

• It can be used instead of cream in the morning and evening, especially in the summer, when fatty nourishing cosmetics are not required.
• If you use the product as a face mask, you can apply it in a thicker layer, leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse off.
• For teenage acne, the gel copes well with skin inflammatory processes, cleanses and closes pores.
• Aloe gel lightens age spots on the face and improves overall skin color.
• There are many positive reviews about the use of the gel after depilation in the bikini area; the product quickly relieves skin irritation.
• It can be applied to the neck area, this prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
• The gel nourishes the eyelid skin and eyelash roots well.
• It helps well with sunburn, relieves inflammation, redness, pain (it is recommended to apply cold gel).
• The product can be used as a peeling for the whole body, adding brown sugar and lemon juice.
• For stretch marks, rub the product into the skin twice a day for two weeks.
• To deeply cleanse the skin, the gel is mixed with rose water, olive oil and a few drops of citrosept (grapefruit extract).

The gel is actively used for hair care, as well as for the treatment of dandruff and seborrhea. For these purposes, the product is applied as a mask until completely dry. In addition to pharmaceutical gel, you can use agave pulp. But this product cannot be stored for a long time.

Mask

There are many recipes for preparing this cosmetic product. You can make a mask from pure agave juice, without adding any other components. Its uniqueness is that it is suitable for any skin type. You can use juice, pulp, or wipe your face with a plucked agave leaf that has been kept in the refrigerator. The mask acts as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, effective for acne and skin inflammation. How can you prepare a mask?

Honey and aloe face mask

1. Use 1 tsp. honey and flower juice.
2. Apply on your face and leave for 10 minutes (depending on the condition, you can keep it longer).
3. Wash your face and pat your face dry with a towel.

Mask for oily skin with protein

1. Beat the egg whites well.
2. Add 1 tsp to it. flower juice and stir gently.
3. Apply on your face.
4. After 10 minutes, rinse off.

Cucumber mask

1. Take one small fresh cucumber, grate it on a fine grater, squeeze out the juice.
2. Add 1 tbsp. l. agave pulp into cucumber juice.
3. Apply the mixture to your face and neck and leave for 15 minutes.
4. Wash off the mask.

Mask with milk

1. Take 1 tbsp. l. milk.
2. Add 1 tbsp. l. Agave juice.
3. Apply on face for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse off with warm water.

When applying masks with aloe, there is a feeling of tightening of the skin as the mixture dries. This is normal as long as there is no burning or itching sensation.

Tonic

To prepare tonic, you need a basic component - aloe juice. You can prepare pure tonic, or you can add other components to it.

Tonic with cucumber and lemon

1. Take ½ glass of cucumber juice.
2. Add 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice and agave.
3. Mix and store in the refrigerator for no more than a day.

Shake the tonic before use. Wipe the skin morning and evening. This product is suitable for dry, normal and combination skin. Helps with juvenile acne, has a brightening effect.

Tonic with distilled water and lemon

1. Take ½ cup of distilled water.
2. Add 4 tbsp. l. aloe juice
3. Add 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice.
4. Wipe your face with the product morning and evening.

The tonic has a disinfecting and restorative effect; brightening property. Not suitable only for oily skin types.

Some features of the care and use of aloe

How can aloe help with various cosmetic problems? What products can be used as anti-aging products? And how to apply them correctly?

• For eyelids. Since aloe has a tightening effect, the product can work as a light lift for the skin of the eyelids. The skin here loses elasticity and moisture faster. It is recommended to use such masks 1-2 times a week, then take a break and repeat the course. After lifting masks, be sure to use a regular skin care cream around the eyes.
• For acne. In this case, masks, tonics, lotions, and creams are suitable, since aloe in any form gives an anti-inflammatory, healing effect. For juvenile acne, you can regularly use a tonic made from pure agave juice. It is also useful to use the juice together with antiseptic decoctions based on calendula, celandine, and chamomile.
• Around eyes . Moisturizing masks around the eyes are recommended to prevent early wrinkles and crow's feet in the corners of the eyes. In addition to aloe juice, such masks add nutrients - vegetable oils, glycerin. You cannot use honey, lemon, or egg white. The skin around the eyes is thin, delicate, and does not have enough collagen and elastin. It is important to take precautions and remember that cosmetics under the eyes are applied in a circle, with pointed, soft, tapping movements. You cannot stretch the skin; you also need to leave a free area under the eyes and on top of the eyelids.
• For wrinkles. Of course, aloe does not work miracles, and does not eliminate deep age-related wrinkles. But it copes well with fine wrinkles and prevents skin aging by nourishing it with moisture and nutrients. In addition to care products, aloe can also be added to massage oils. To rejuvenate the skin, it is useful to use aloe not only externally, but also internally. If prescribed by a doctor, you can take a course of aloe tablets, alcohol-based aloe juice, or undergo a long course of injections.

To achieve a therapeutic effect, you need to regularly use facial skin care products. It is equally important to monitor your diet and lead a healthy lifestyle. If these conditions are not met, any external cosmetic techniques will be ineffective and short-lived.

Aloe in cosmetology is valued for its regenerating, healing, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties. In modern cosmetology, aloe extract is added to creams, masks, lotions and facial tonics. These cosmetics can also be prepared at home. It is enough to grow a “botanical miracle” called agave on your window.

Aloe is one of those plants that most housewives grow at home not so much as decoration, but as a medicinal product. In today's article we will talk about the benefits of aloe juice for the face.

Most often, on the windowsills of domestic housewives you can find varieties of aloe under the names Aloe vera (Aloe vera) and agave, which is better known as Aloe arborescens. The juice extracted from these succulents has a whole list of useful substances that have a positive effect on the condition of human skin, for example:

• vitamins A, C, E, as well as B vitamins, which are extremely important for maintaining the freshness and elasticity of the skin;
• amino acids and antioxidants, which play a primary role in removing waste and toxins from the human body;
• various minerals, enzymes, polysaccharides and other trace elements that nourish and promote skin regeneration.

The positive effect of aloe juice on the face has a cumulative effect and has a complex effect, which means that with regular use, rejuvenation, hydration and improvement in the overall condition of the skin will be observed.

The plant extract allows you to achieve regeneration and a healing effect at the cellular level, stimulating the growth of collagen and elastin fibers, as well as providing an antibacterial effect.

The disinfecting properties of the plant are known in the treatment of various inflammatory skin diseases: acne, acne, rosacea and various dermatitis. Regularly wiping your face with a tonic or lotion that contains aloe extract allows you to remove toxins and thoroughly cleanse your pores.

Accumulating over time in skin cells, the juice brings additional benefits - protection from ultraviolet radiation, which provokes the appearance of age spots and early wrinkles.

Video “Aloe juice for the face”

From this video you will learn about the benefits of aloe juice for the face and face masks with aloe juice.

How to refresh and tone your skin

Keeping your skin toned means guaranteed high-quality hydration and prevention of premature aging. On a face that is well toned and nourished with beneficial minerals, blackheads and various inflammations are less likely to occur.

In addition, such a face can withstand the daily load of cosmetics, car exhaust and stress much more easily. For toning, an aloe facial mask, lotions and pure extract are used.

Masks

All masks can be done 10-12 times a month. Such masks begin to act instantly, but they should not be left on for too long (15-30 minutes maximum). After the mask has been washed off, apply moisturizer.

Protein mask

• Effect: cleansing, narrowing pores.
• Ingredients: aloe juice (2 tbsp.), egg white (1 pc.), lemon juice (3 drops).
• Recipe: add lemon and aloe juices to the whipped egg whites. Apply several layers, rinse after 15 minutes.
• Algae powder mask
• Effect: moisturizes, affects keratinized areas.
• Ingredients: aloe juice (1 tsp), seaweed powder (2 tbsp), distilled water at room temperature, honey (1 tsp), one capsule of vitamin E.
• Recipe: Pour the powder into water. When it swells, squeeze it out and mix with other ingredients. Apply to a clean face, after half an hour, wash with water at room temperature.

Lotion

Aloe skin lotion is used by wiping the face cleansed of cosmetics with a cotton pad. The effect of the product is especially strong if you apply it in the first 30 seconds after washing, when the skin is maximally cleansed and requires nourishing protection.

Cosmetic ice

• Use to tighten pores, get rid of acne, toning.
• Ingredients: sage decoction, aloe juice (3 tbsp.).
• Preparation: mix sage with aloe, distribute the resulting mixture into ice cube trays and place in the freezer. Wipe your face with the resulting ice cubes after washing your face in the morning. Not recommended for those who have vascular networks.

Herbal lotion

• Use to relieve redness and inflammation.
• Ingredients: chamomile flower tincture (150 ml), aloe juice (2 tbsp.).
• Preparation: mix flowers and aloe in a plastic jar. Apply twice a day.

Juice in its purest form

To use aloe juice in its natural form, it must be prepared. The pharmacy sells a ready-made concentrate, but it’s easier to get a perfectly pure mixture at home.

To do this, it is necessary to cut off the lower pieces of leaves from a three-year-old plant where the pulp is located. Rinse the freshly cut leaf in water and leave to dry. When the leaves are dry, they are wrapped in cloth (without covering the cut areas) and hidden in a cold place for 14 days.

After this period, the leaves are removed, crushed, poured with cooled water in a ratio of 1 part succulent and 3 parts water, and left to infuse for a couple of hours in a dark place. After this, the solution is filtered 3-4 times through cheesecloth, obtaining a real aloe concentrate.

This fresh juice can be used as a stand-alone lotion - it helps get rid of inflammation, swelling, and also quickly regenerate skin with cuts, peeling and cracks.

Aloe for problem skin

It has long been known how effectively aloe helps against acne. In its natural form or mixed with various components of natural origin, the plant extract helps get rid of acne and clear sebaceous plugs, thereby reducing the number of blackheads. Aloe has an antibacterial effect, killing all harmful microbes, which are one of the main causes of inflammatory processes.

Tonics and creams with a few drops of plant extract will help get rid of acne. The care will be complemented by masks prepared with aloe. These masks may contain those components that have a positive effect on problem skin: honey, bodyaga, decoctions of soothing herbs, cucumber, radish, kefir and much more.

How to use for rejuvenation

Aloe juice is effectively used in rejuvenation, as well as restoration of all active processes of the skin, improving the condition of eyebrows and eyelashes. Thanks to the activation of the growth of collagen fibers, small expression wrinkles around the lips and eyes are smoothed, eyelids are lifted, bags and bruises under the eyes are smoothed out. The overall appearance of the skin is significantly improved - it glows and glows.

To combat the signs of age, it is most effective to use fragrant waters and masks containing aloe. Cosmetic oils are also popular, where up to 1 tsp is added. plant extract, such as olive, almond, coconut, peach kernels, etc.

Precautionary measures

The use of aloe juice on the face provides comprehensive assistance in the prevention and treatment of inflammation, dermatitis and early skin aging. There are practically no contraindications for this extract, since it is not an allergen.

However, before using the composition, it is recommended to apply a little juice to the inside of the elbow a day before the procedure - if an inflammatory reaction does not appear overnight, then this plant is completely safe for you.

Before applying a mixture containing a plant extract, it is recommended to thoroughly remove makeup and cleanse your face. Also, be careful that the juice gets on your mucous membranes and in your eyes - if it gets in, rinse your eyes and skin well with plenty of water.

Agave juice will take care of the beauty of your skin

There are more than 300 varieties of aloe in nature, but only a few of them are grown at home. The juice of this plant is widely used for cosmetic purposes. With its help, you can eliminate various skin defects, rejuvenate and cleanse it.

The idea of ​​using aloe juice for the face came to the minds of ancient beauties. They found that it effectively addressed various skin blemishes, refreshed complexion, and smoothed out wrinkles. And today the relevance of this remedy has not been lost.

The healing liquid has amazing properties, such as cleansing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.

Properties and efficiency

Aloe disinfects and heals wounds, eliminates marks from acne and boils, and is effective for psoriasis, eczema and pustular rashes.

Important! The juice of this plant can be used even for particularly sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions.

Agave easily soothes, moisturizes and softens the skin, quickly relieves inflammation and eliminates irritation. Redness, itching and other manifestations of allergies go away, and the skin becomes well-groomed, acquires elasticity and is enriched with oxygen. Aloe juice helps slow down the aging process, rejuvenate and regenerate tissue.

This effect is due to the presence of beneficial substances contained in this plant. The total number of components reaches 200 and among them:

• vitamins – A, B, C, E;
• amino acids;
• enzymes;
• minerals;
• microelements;
• lignins.

And this is not the entire list. These substances quickly penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin, remove toxins and prevent their re-penetration.

Application

In cosmetology, aloe juice is included in masks, infusions and compresses are made from it. It is very useful to use in its pure form. Simply squeeze out the liquid and wipe it over previously cleansed facial skin twice a day – morning and evening.

Read on to find out how to prepare other remedies.

For wrinkles

This mask is suitable for aging skin. You need to do the following:

• Pass a tablespoon of cottage cheese through a sieve;
• add 30 ml of agave juice and honey;
• stir the composition until smooth;
• Wash off the mask after 20 minutes with warm water and apply moisturizer.

Nourishing mask

The following product promotes rejuvenation, perfectly softens the skin and improves its tone. The recipe looks like this:

• combine aloe juice and vegetable oil in a ratio of 2:1;
• Apply the mixture to the neck and face;
• leave for half an hour and rinse.

Advice! It is ideal if you include olive, sesame or almond oil in this recipe, but if they are not available, regular corn or sunflower oil will do.

Vitamin mask

This is a recipe for a unique vitamin facial mask made from aloe juice and fruits. It perfectly tones and improves appearance:

• Grate a large leaf of agave and squeeze out a tablespoon of liquid;
• add a tablespoon of fruit pulp;

  Advice! In this recipe you should use melon, persimmon or apricot for dry and normal skin, apple, kiwi, peach or orange for oily skin.

• pour in 10 ml of sour cream and mix everything;
• Wash off the composition after 25 minutes.

For enlarged pores

This mask is ideal for oily, inflammation-prone skin:

• Brew a tablespoon of sage in 125 ml of boiling water;
• strain the broth;
• take 35 ml of aloe juice and the resulting decoction, add 2 tablespoons of grated radish;
• This mask is washed off after half an hour with lukewarm water.

After the first use, you will see the result - the skin will calm down, the pores will narrow, and existing inflammation will noticeably decrease.

Moisturizing mask

• Grate agave leaves and squeeze out 2 tablespoons of juice;
• add the raw white of one egg and 30 ml of milk;
• mix;
• After half an hour, rinse with cool water.

Cleanser

This mask perfectly softens and eliminates impurities:

• squeeze 35 ml of agave juice;
• Dissolve 5 ml of glycerin in 30 ml of water at room temperature;
• combine the ingredients, add 5 ml of honey and a teaspoon of rice flour;

  Advice! To make rice flour, just grind the grains in a coffee grinder.

• mix everything and, if the composition is too thick, pour in 2-3 tablespoons of water;
• After 15-20 minutes, rinse off.

Vegetable soothing mask

Aloe works great in tandem with various vegetables. The resulting product will soothe irritated skin, improve complexion and make its tone somewhat lighter:

• combine 30 ml of agave juice and a tablespoon of grated raw potatoes;
• add a couple of tablespoons of kefir;
• Stir the mixture and keep for about 20 minutes;
• then rinse with lukewarm water.

Important! If you have dry skin, then instead of potatoes you should use cucumber, zucchini or boiled carrots, replace kefir with heavy cream or milk.

Anti-acne

You need to soak gauze folded in several layers with aloe juice and apply the resulting compress to your face. Place cotton wool on top and cover it with another layer of gauze. Leave for about 40 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

To achieve a positive result, the procedure should be carried out every day for a week. Next, every other day. The full course should consist of 30 procedures.

Homemade cosmetics based on agave juice will make your skin healthy and glowing. Perform sessions regularly and enjoy the results.

All materials on the website are presented for informational purposes only. Before using any product, consultation with a doctor is MANDATORY!

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Many women use aloe for the face. In addition, almost all major cosmetic companies have in their assortment a line of products based on the juice of this beneficial plant. But how did the common agave deserve such close attention from beauties and representatives of the beauty industry around the world?

It's very simple - it's about the wonderful composition of aloe and its effect on the skin.

Benefits of aloe for facial skin

Despite the fact that aloe vera came to us from dry deserts deprived of water and nutritious soil, this plant is a storehouse of useful microelements.
The composition of the agave contains:

• aloin;
• pectin;
• flavonoids;
• tannins;
• mineral layers;
• vitamins of groups A, B, C, E;
• microelements;
• organic acids.

All this makes aloe juice a wonderful elixir of youth and longevity. It is not surprising that it is included in many industrial cosmetic creams and lotions.

Agave juice slows down skin aging, eliminates pustules and rashes, promotes rapid healing of cuts, burns and wounds, moisturizes the skin, saturates it with useful substances, improves complexion and normalizes sebum production.

These and many other properties of aloe and
have long been known to women. That is why many ladies grow this miracle plant on their windowsill and successfully use it in home cosmetology.

Indications and contraindications for use

Aloe vera juice is suitable for any skin type: it moisturizes dry skin, dries oily skin, tightens aging skin, and soothes sensitive skin.

But aloe juice is most effective and efficient if the skin has:

1. rashes and pimples;
2. greasy shine:
3. peeling and redness;
4. various damages (for example, due to weathering or too long exposure to the sun);
5. consequences of the negative influence of external factors (use of poor cosmetics, polluted environment, visiting a solarium, etc.);
6. wrinkles, folds, signs of fading;
7. dull unhealthy color.

The advantage of aloe is that the use of this plant has almost no contraindications. It should not be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. It is also undesirable to use agave during menstruation and in the presence of vascular networks on the face.

Agave has become so popular recently that many cosmetic companies have begun to produce a new facial skin care product - aloe vera gel. It is condensed agave juice, the shelf life of which is extended by adding preservatives to it. This product is absolutely natural and safe (healthy!) for the dermis.

Some brands that produce aloe vera gel are:

• Savonry (Russia);
• "Spivak" (Russia);
• Aromashka (Russia);
• Aroma-Zone (France);
• Equilibria (Italy);
• Sea of ​​SPA (Israel);
• GIGI (Israel).

These and many other companies produce aloe vera gel as a separate skin care product. Some manufacturers supplement the gel with other active ingredients: herbal extracts, plant extracts.

Read the ingredients carefully! In addition to aloe juice, a thickener (for example, carob gum) and a preservative, the product should not contain foreign components. Exceptions are herbal extracts, vitamins, plant esters.

The best gel is considered to be one that is purified from foreign impurities and substances, but a gel with a low degree of purification can cause harm instead of benefit. Therefore, remember: often the more expensive the product, the higher its quality.

If you don’t trust cosmetics manufacturers, you can prepare a gel from agave juice at home. Of course, such a product can only be stored in the refrigerator, and its shelf life will be significantly shorter than that of a purchased gel, but you will be completely confident in the naturalness and environmental friendliness of the product.

You will need:

• aloe leaves – 3-4 pieces;
• vitamin E;
• clean jar;
• clean bowl;
• mini mixer for making homemade cosmetics.

Wipe the aloe leaves from dust, peel them and place the pulp in a clean bowl. Using a mixer, beat the pulp into a homogeneous mass. Mix a few drops of vitamin E into the gel - it will serve as a preservative and extend the shelf life of the product.

The gel is ready, but it can only be used in a diluted state. To do this, before each use, dilute the gel with water and add other additional components.

This product can be stored in the refrigerator for a month.

Homemade aloe vera gel can be used instead of store-bought face and body cream, and you can also prepare homemade masks and lotions based on it.

Before preparing homemade gel, disinfect all utensils and mixer with alcohol.

Aloe alcohol tincture

This product is ideal for oily skin. The tincture is prepared in a similar way to the gel, but a stronger and more aggressive agent is used as a preservative - medical alcohol.

To prepare the tincture, you need to take one part of the agave pulp and two parts of alcohol. The mixture is infused in a dark place for about a week.

This tincture will be an excellent lotion for very oily and problematic skin, but for girls with dry skin it is better not to experiment and avoid using this product.

Rubbing with aloe juice

This is the easiest way to use agave juice. It requires only a fresh cut aloe leaf. Peel the skin and wipe your face with it morning and evening. One leaf can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Then you should use a new one.

You can also make aloe juice by squeezing it from the leaves and wipe your face with it. The juice will last a little longer in the refrigerator.

Cream for normal skin

You will need:

• homemade aloe juice – 1 spoon;
• heavy cream – 1 spoon.

Mix the cream and juice and apply to the face using soft cloth napkins, gauze or cotton pads. The cream can be used twice a day.

To apply liquid products, it is convenient to use a special blank mask. You can make it yourself (by cutting holes for the mouth and eyes in a piece of soft fabric) or use a store-bought one.

Mask “Sour cream + aloe” for mature skin

You will need:

• sour cream – 2 spoons;
• honey – 1 spoon;
• Agave juice – 2 tablespoons.

Mix the components and apply to cleansed facial skin. Leave the mask on for about 15 minutes and rinse off with cool water. After such a mask, it would be useful to arrange a contrast wash for the skin, alternating cold and warm water.

Aroma face mask

You will need:

• aloe vera pulp – 2-3 spoons;
• essential oils of lemon, rose, ylang-ylang - 1-2 drops each.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply the mixture to a clean face. Leave for 10-15 minutes and rinse with water. This mask has a rejuvenating and cleansing effect.

Oatmeal mask for oily skin

You will need:

• oatmeal crushed in a coffee grinder - 2 tablespoons;
• Agave juice – 2 tablespoons;
• cucumber – 1 piece (or juice of one cucumber);
• egg white – 1 piece.

Finely chop the cucumber, grind it in a blender or squeeze the juice out of it. Add the remaining ingredients to it and mix thoroughly.

Apply the finished composition to your face and rinse off after 20 minutes. This mask will noticeably tighten pores, eliminate oily shine and treat acne.

Cosmetic ice with aloe juice

Aloe juice for the face can be used not only in liquid, but also in frozen form. To do this, you need to prepare special cosmetic ice. It is easy to prepare - this procedure will take you no more than 15-20 minutes.

First of all, prepare a decoction of sage or any other herb of your choice. For oily skin, it is better to take calendula or oak bark; for dry skin, rose petals, linden or raspberry. Add a few tablespoons of aloe juice to the infusion and distribute the mixture into the molds.

Place the future ice in the freezer.

Instead of herbal decoction, you can use hydrolates (floral waters). They can be purchased in online natural cosmetics stores.

Aloe juice for chapped lips

If in the cold you often lick or bite your lips, agave juice will help you wean yourself from this ugly and harmful habit. It is enough to simply lubricate your lips with it so that the desire to lick them disappears. It's all about the bitter taste of this plant.

The same remedy is suitable for weaning children from putting their fingers in their mouth. The advantage of aloe juice is that it is absolutely harmless and will not cause poisoning if it enters the body.

Rules for using home remedies with aloe juice

1. To prepare masks, lotions and gels, cut off the lower, larger leaves of the plant.
2. Before use, be sure to clean the leaves from dust and dirt.
3. If you put the leaves wrapped in a damp cloth in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, the gel from such raw materials will be much richer and more effective.
4. Before using any product made from agave juice or pulp, check to make sure there are no allergies. To do this, apply a drop of the product to the crook of your arm. If no reaction occurs, the product can be used.
5. It is recommended to mix all additional components of a homemade mask with warm aloe juice. To do this, heat the cream, kefir, oils, honey and other components of the mask to a temperature of 40 degrees.
6. To prepare cosmetics with juice and agave, it is better to use glass, ceramic or wooden dishes.
7. Masks with aloe juice are applied to cleansed, slightly damp skin. Before applying the mixture, it is recommended to steam your face in a bath or using a steam bath. It would also be useful to use a scrub - it will cleanse the skin of impurities, and the effect of the mask will be several times stronger.
8. A mask (gel, lotion) from agave is applied along the main massage lines. Don't forget about your neck and décolleté! They also require careful care. But it’s better to avoid the eyelid area; there are special products with aloe for the area around the eyes.
9. Skin treatment with agave juice should be carried out in courses of 3-4 weeks. For the best effect, it is recommended to take a special drinking aloe vera gel orally. It can be bought in health food stores, Ayurvedic shops and eco-shops.

Conclusion

Many women have been using aloe for their faces for a long time and have already felt its difference from store-bought creams and lotions. Aloe almost never causes allergies; it is an absolutely natural remedy given to us by nature itself. That is why the use of this plant in home cosmetology is so popular and effective.

For skin care, you can use agave juice, homemade or purchased aloe vera gel - the result will not be long in coming: the face will be cleansed, the skin will be moisturized and gain a healthy glow.

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