Aloe vera belongs to the succulent family; this plant has antibacterial properties, making it best to fight oily acne-prone skin. If your acne oily skin isn’t severe, below are ways you can use aloe vera to restore your skin.
Topically Apply Pure Aloe Vera
Using aloe vera on your oily, acne-prone skin guarantees you immediate impressive results. Aloe Vera contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
This plant has been of help to many when it comes to pain relief, treating burns, and cleansing of wounds. Very few individuals are allergic to it, so y using it topically, you are free from any risks.
Buy an original pure aloe vera and gently apply it to your skin instead of going for a cleanser. It will help destroy the dangerous bacteria on your face and enhance your skin’s blood flow.
To the areas that are prone to acne breakout, you can apply it there and have it stay overnight. In the morning, rinse it off with clean, pure water to avoid any cases of irritation.
You can get pure aloe Vera in the beauty shops and online selling platforms.
Mix Aloe Vera with Honey and Cinnamon Face Mask
One of the Aloe Vera properties is its antibacterial, meaning it can regulate and minimize any bacteria that cause acne. The other two ingredients (honey and cinnamon) have equal impact. Therefore, as you mix them up and use them, you will have smooth skin.
Take two ordinary spoons of natural honey, add them to the bowl, and measure one tablespoon of aloe vera. Take a quarter spoon of cinnamon and add it to the bowl; mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Apply the mixture gently to your oily, acne-prone skin; before thoroughly washing it off with clean water, let it stay at most 10 minutes.
Use Aloe Vera and Lemon Juice Face Mask
The use of aloe vera combined with lemon juice and a facemask will make your skin nourished appearance. The mixture goes deep into the pores and destroys any acne-causing bacteria.
Lemons contain acids; therefore, you will require some base; aloe vera is the suitable one. Take a quarter tablespoon of lemon juice and add it to two tablespoons of the juice extracted from the lemon.
If the amount created will not be enough, you can re-do the procedure with an 8:1 ratio of lemon juice and aloe vera.
Follow the ration strictly; failure to, you might start experiencing irritation. Also, you can saturate your skin with citrus acidity. Let the mixture stay on your skin for 5-10 minutes, then wash it off with clean water.
Antibacterial Aloe Vera Spray
Aloe vera promotes the growth of healthy cell skin; spending some coins on it is worth you can make your cleaning spray. The spray will hydrate your skin with minor oil production cases, meaning there will be no clogged pores.
Take ¼ Oz of clean water, and a half Oz of aloe vera and put them in a 2 oz—spray bottle. Add a drop of your preferred toxic-free essential oil. Protect your eyes; they should not come into contact with the spray, and before you spray the mist, shake it well.
Aloe Vera, Sugar, and Scrub of Coconut Oil
A combination of aloe vera, coconut oil, and sugar is one of the best DIY exfoliator remedies. It exfoliates your skin and removes the dead skin cells known for blocking the pores.
For aloe vera to penetrate well, you will have to create a path using a white or raw sugar cane, as it will smoothly eliminate the dead cells.
On the other hand, coconut contains antibacterial properties and is a natural emollient. When the three are applied to your skin, you will have a refreshed skin tone.
In this case, coconut oil should be your base; take ½ cup of it and add it to ½ cup of raw sugar that you chose; it can be raw or white sugar.
Stir the mixture well until you get a uniform layer; add ¼ cup of natural aloe vera. Apply the mixture to your skin gently, and ensure your eyes are well-protected. Wash the mixture with clean water after 10 minutes.
Aloe Vera and Tea Tree Oil Cleanser
Research has proven the antibacterial properties of a tee tree oil and the acne-fighting ingredient. Aloe vera should be your base; put three drops of tea tree oil into water, then gently scrub it on your face. After sixty seconds, you can wash it off and dry your face.
Verdict
There are many ways to use aloe vera for oily acne-prone skin. This post will help primarily if your acne level is moderate or mild. With just a few steps, you are guaranteed a great outcome. In this post, I have covered the following ways:
- Topically applying pure aloe Vera
- Mix Aloe Vera with honey and cinnamon face mask
- Use Aloe Vera and Lemon Juice Face Mask
- Antibacterial Aloe Vera Spray
- Aloe Vera, Sugar, and scrub of Coconut Oil
- Aloe Vera and tea tree oil cleanser
