Sometimes we don’t even know about the benefitsproperties of the plants around us. Take, for example, the well-known aloe, which can be found on every second window sill in any house in our vast country - from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad. Its properties are truly unique, it is one of the most important components of many medicines. Aloe is also often used for cosmetic purposes. Based on it or with its use, you can create real recipes for youth, helping to eliminate many skin problems and ensure its beauty and excellent condition. We will tell you about this side of using an evergreen plant. It is reliably known that since ancient times, women have used aloe juice to give their skin a healthy and youthful appearance. The juice of this plant, containing vitamins C, E and B, has a beneficial effect on all skin types. Masks prepared with its use have a moisturizing effect, soften dry skin, normalize metabolic processes, and effectively fight inflammation. Aloe juice has a positive effect on sensitive areas, quickly relieving irritation. One of the most unique properties of aloe juice is that its use accelerates the regeneration processes of human cells. Therefore, it is not surprising that in folk medicine there are so many recipes for youth based on aloe. And it is no coincidence that this plant is simply called a century plant - with it you can really maintain health if not for a century, then for many years. The subject of our conversation will be the preparation of masks using aloe. To do this, aloe leaves must be prepared: washed, wrapped in a napkin, and then placed in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf for 10 days. After this period, you can begin to make various cosmetics based on aloe juice.
Masks based on aloe
Mask for any skin For its preparationyou need to add 2 tablespoons of preheated honey to 1 tablespoon of aloe juice, then mix the resulting mixture thoroughly. After this, the mask should be applied to the face for 10 minutes. Using our recipe, you can prevent the appearance of wrinkles on the face. Mask for nourishing dry skin For this mask, you need to mix 1 teaspoon of aloe juice with an equal amount of egg yolk. Add 1 tablespoon of sour cream to this mixture. The mask is applied in several layers: the first - on the neck and face, after it dries, the second and subsequent ones are applied. Apply the mask for half an hour, then first wash your face with warm water, then rinse with cold water. This recipe for eternal youth can be safely included in the program of complex anti-aging skin care - with it, an effective fight against dryness and wrinkles is guaranteed. Mask for oily skin Beat the egg white. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of aloe juice. Apply the resulting mixture to your face using a wide brush or a soft shaving brush. The mask for oily skin, like the nourishing mask, is applied in layers and then washed off with cold water. This recipe will help you eliminate oily shine on your face and refresh your skin.
Recipes for porous skin
If you have porous skin that is oftenacne forms, we recommend using a lotion with aloe. To prepare it, mix 1 part alcohol and 4 parts aloe juice. Wipe your face with this mixture in the morning, and the number of acne will decrease significantly. There is another recipe that is useful for acne: grind 2 tablespoons of aloe leaves, pour boiling water (3/4 cup), boil for 10 minutes, then wipe your face with the strained and cooled mixture.
Mask and lotion for dry skin
To prepare such a mask, you needMix aloe juice, glycerin, linden honey and filtered water in equal proportions. You need 1 teaspoon of each component. Add about 1 teaspoon of oatmeal to the resulting mixture. Stir until smooth. Apply the finished mixture to your face and wait 20–25 minutes. It is useful to repeat this procedure weekly or more often for a month. If desired and necessary, you can repeat the course every 2–3 months. To prepare the lotion, pour 100 g of aloe leaves with a liter of cold water. Let the mixture sit for about 2 hours, then bring it to a boil over low heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Cool the resulting broth, strain and pour into a glass container. The lotion can be used to treat the skin of the neck and face.
Anti-Aging Prescription
It is important for every woman to have her skinlooked young and healthy. Our recipe will help you with this: mince aloe leaves, apply the resulting mass to your face for some time (10-15 minutes). Rinse with warm and cold water. Such procedures will help make your skin young and elastic, tone it and prevent wrinkles. There is another way to combat wrinkles: apply a thick cream mixed with aloe juice to your face every other day. You can use vegetable oil instead. The components are taken in equal proportions - 1 teaspoon each. The mixture is applied to the face with a brush, and then after some time (20 minutes) it is washed off with warm water. Thus, a plant that many do not even consider decorative can bring tangible benefits to our body and help us look great. Using aloe-based recipes for youth for cosmetic purposes is a simple and cheap way to be beautiful and healthy! We recommend reading: