Which aloe varieties can be applied directly to the face?
Aloe, also known as Luhui, Nehui, Xiangdan and so on, is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the genus Aloe in the family Liliaceae. Its exudates have been widely used in medicine and daily chemicals. In Chinese folk tradition it has been used as a natural remedy for beauty care, hair care and treating skin diseases, and it has a certain itch-relieving effect on mosquito bites. Now let us take a look at which aloe can be applied directly to the face!
Which aloe can be applied directly to the face?
Aloe vera (Curaçao aloe). Aloe vera is the fresh aloe leaf most suitable for direct beauty use. It has the effects of astringing and softening the skin, moisturizing, reducing inflammation and whitening, and also helps relieve hardening and keratinization and improve scars. It can not only prevent fine wrinkles, eye bags and skin sagging, but also keep the skin moist and delicate. At the same time, it can also treat skin inflammation and has a good effect on acne, freckles, pimples, as well as burns, cuts and insect bites.
How to apply aloe to the face
1. Pick the aloe, wash it clean, use a knife to remove the sharp spines on both sides, then cut along the green skin of the aloe to take out the aloe gel.
2. Rinse the aloe gel in clean water for 30 seconds to remove aloin.
2. Take out the washed aloe gel, and use a clean knife, scissors or small spoon to chop or pound the aloe into small pieces.
4. Extract the aloe gel juice or apply it directly to the face as a mask.
The beauty benefits of applying aloe to the face
1. Moisturizing: The amino acids and complex polysaccharides in aloe form a natural moisturizing factor, which can replenish water, restore the function of collagen, prevent facial wrinkles, and keep the skin soft, smooth and elastic.
2. Sun protection: Certain components in aloe can form an invisible film on the skin, which can prevent redness, swelling and burning caused by sun exposure, protect the skin from burns, and provide a sun protection effect.
3. Cleansing: Some substances in aloe have anti-inflammatory effects. They can not only clean the skin, but also prevent bacterial growth, promote cell metabolism and skin regeneration, relieve pain and itching, and have a clear effect on some skin diseases.
4. Astringing: Aloe contains a large amount of astringents and water. In addition to the above two components, it also contains mucin, which can regulate the water and oil content of the skin and keep them in a balanced state.
5. Fading spots: Aloe has a spot-fading effect. Because it takes at least 3 months for skin cells to complete a full metabolism, using aloe to fade melasma and freckles requires great patience.
Note: Before applying aloe to the face, you need to check whether there are allergic or other uncomfortable reactions. You can apply the aloe gel to the inner side of the upper arm. If the skin shows no abnormal symptoms, it can be used safely. If the skin turns red or a rash appears, rinse it with clean water. Never scratch the itch with your hands to prevent infection. Those allergic to it should stop using it.