4 Ways To Use Aloe Vera For Oily Skin

Oily skin is difficult to manage for every person but choosing the right natural ingredients for your skin can save your skin. And for this aloe vera can be the perfect ingredient to rely on when it comes to taking care of oily skin. A lipid barrier, which holds dead skin cells together and is formed of lipids from sebum produced by sebaceous glands, protects the outer layer of your skin. Therefore, if you have problems with oily skin, it's likely because your sebaceous glands are creating too much sebum (oil), which lies on the skin's surface and clogs pores by entrapping dead skin cells, pollutants and dirt. Therefore, choosing aloe vera is a good option for people who have oily skin concerns. Take a look at how you can use aloe vera for oily skin:

1. As A Cleanser

Aloe vera and lemon juice combine well so that they can absorb extra oil and control the production of oil. In a bowl combine 1 tablespoon of aloe vera with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply it to your face and wash it off after 10-15 mins.

2. Oatmeal Face Mask

In a blender, combine aloe vera gel and oatmeal powder. For an added boost of hydration, mix in some cucumber or rose water before massaging it over your face. Keep it on for 10 to 15 minutes, and then scrub it off with a wet washcloth to remove it.

3. Aloe Vera And Multani Mitti Mask

Multani mitti is another popular ingredient that helps your skin fresh and clean. In a bowl add aloe vera gel with 1 tablespoon of multani mitti. Apply the paste you create by combining the two ingredients on your skin. Apply it to your face for 5-10 mins. Then wash it off with water.

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4. Aloe Vera Ice Cubes

Grab a few mint leaves with water and blend them nicely. Then add 4-5 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and combine once more to create a paste. Pour the aloe vera and mint mixture into an ice cube tray and place in the freezer for a few minutes. Pull out a cube, then apply it all over your face twice a day.

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These tips are believed to be safe but we recommend doing a patch test on the back of the hand before applying them on your face. Also, you may consider an expert opinion as per your skin type.

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