How to use aloe vera for face and acne

The treatment with Aloe Vera of the different skin diseases, mainly of annoying acne, is highly recommended because it has the fundamental property of being astringent (regulator of fats) and, being acne a sebaceous problem, its action directly attacks the root.

On the other hand, aloe gel is also used for skin care as a moisturizer in the form of masks, thus recovering the freshness of the skin that was lost. Below we detail the benefits of Aloe Vera with respect to the skin.

Benefits of Aloe Vera for the face
Moisturizer.- Aloe vera gel has a substance called lignin, which helps penetrate the deepest layers of the skin, providing both essential amino acids, vitamins, and many nutrients. In addition, the polysaccharides it contains act as a barrier preventing natural moisture from being lost.

Rejuvenating.- Thanks to the capacity of the plant to produce fibroplastic fibers found in the dermis, 7 to 8 times of normal speed, and are responsible for collagen production, they reduce wrinkles.

Bactericidal action.- Aloe Vera has natural antibiotic or anti fungicidal properties, thanks to the substance called anthraquinones, it allows to prevent and cure the anés present in the skin.

Skin nutrition.- The amount of amino acids, vitamins and polysaccharides contained in the Aloe Vera gel will stimulate the proper nutrition of the skin. In this way, epithelial and subepithelial cells will benefit, ensuring tonicity and freshness in the skin due to their stimulation and regeneration of all the cells involved in the process.

How to apply Aloe Vera to the face and acne

There are several ways to apply Aloe Vera on the face, some prefer to cut the stems of the plant and place the gel directly on the complexion. And others prefer to prepare their masks.

Prepare the mask

If you want to apply the aloe gel as a mask, you must first start by opening the aloe vera leaf lengthwise and remove the pulp. Then you put it in a container. Add other ingredients that will help eliminate acne such as finely chopped cilantro, two tablespoons of milk, a tablespoon of honey and turmeric, mixing everything until a homogeneous paste is formed.

Once you have prepared the mask you will have to apply on the affected areas of your face or body, letting it act for about 10 or 15 minutes and, fundamentally, using it daily so that its effectiveness is more appropriate.

Tips for skin care and acne prevention
The main advice we give you is to properly clean the skin, keeping it free of environmental dirt and makeup, in addition to removing excess oil. For this there are many commercial products made from Aloe Vera such as natural soap.

Also, we must not forget to perform the skin exfoliation whenever necessary, or in the time of seven or fifteen days depending on the type of skin. You can also use natural soaps.

Do not use excessively cosmetic soaps or use any natural soap, they should be bought or made in a trusted place.

Conclusions:
As we have seen the Aloe Vera plant has many properties that will help us in the care of our skin and especially to prevent and cure the terrible acne that worries many teenagers. We recommend you follow the above mentioned tips to keep the skin healthy and well taken care of.