How to use aloe vera for acne scars Photo Credits: Pixabay
Key Highlights
- Some ingredients work best when applied overnight
- Aloe vera gel is a staple skin ingredient - beneficial for acne, pimples and more
- Before applying the natural gel, make sure you have washed your face properly
Aloe vera gel, like coconut oil, is one product that you can trust for your skin issues. From blemish spots to the untoned complexion and clogged pores, aloe vera works wonders for one and all. Even everyday issues like acne, pimples etc can be tackled using this naturally extracted gel.
You can apply aloe vera first thing in the morning after your good night sleep. After washing your face properly, you can take an aloe vera leaf, slice it into half and apply the gel oozing out directly. Having said that, there is also another time you can use aloe vera gel for the best results.
Before you take off for bedtime, apply some aloe vera on your acne scars and keep it on overnight. Not only will aloe vera help fade out your scars, but it will also reduce the size of your pores and prevent pimples or acne in the future. Plus, in the morning you will wake up to healthy and refreshed skin.
However, to use aloe vera at night, you need to follow certain steps as you cannot apply it to your scars directly. Below, we have rounded up a step-by-step guide for you to swear by when applying aloe vera overnight, check out.
Apply with rose water
This is the simplest method of all. For this, you need to scoop aloe vera gel out from the leaf and then wash it thoroughly with water. The process may be messy but don't you want clear, flawless skin? After washing, mix aloe vera with a tablespoon of rose water and apply this to your acne scars and even your pimples.
Make a night cream
If you want to apply something all over your face and not just acne scars, an aloe vera-based night cream is ideal for you. For this, you need one teaspoon of green tea extracts, aloe vera gel (fresh), beeswax and rosewater. Take green tea extract and beeswax and boil them. Once they cool down, add aloe vera gel and rose water to it. Mix well and store in an airtight container.
Every night, after thoroughly washing your face following the CTM method - cleaning, toning and moisturising; in the last step, instead of your using your regular night lotion, use the aloe vera based night cream.
Follow this routine for 3-4 weeks before monitoring the result. Natural ingredients like aloe vera gel may have slow results, but they sure are effective. Tip: Before applying aloe vera to your face, conduct a patch test to see how skin reacts because the gel does not suit all skin types.
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- What is Aloe Vera?
- How does Aloe Vera help with Skin Bightening?
- Benefits of Aloe Vera for Skin Brightening
- How to use Aloe Vera gel on face at night?
- FAQs
Whenever you look at your skin, do you find some areas darker than others? This is because of hyperpigmentation which causes darker patches from excess melanin production. It may be caused due to prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays and may be best treated using aloe vera. (Yes, it also helps brighten your skin apart from hydrating it.
This gel-based plant has risen in popularity among all other ingredients used for skincare products. Two main reasons for its wider acceptance areits ease of availability and gentle healing properties. It thus helps treat fine lines, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and seasonal dryness, hassle-free. Its regular use may also help you have a cleaner and blemish-free appearance.
What is Aloe Vera?
Aloe vera, also called the wonder plant, is a shrub. It is cultivated globally to extract aloe vera gel from the leaf. The earliest record of aloe vera use comes from the Ebers Papyrus from the 16th century BC. According to a study issued in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Egyptians called Aloe vera the plant of immortality.’
The clear gel substance inside the plant leaves has a gooey texture. However, it is highly nourishing, so it is recommended worldwide for medicinal, healing, beauty, and skincare. It is enriched with seventy-five potentially active constituents – vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars, lignin, saponins, amino acids, and salicylic acids.
How does Aloe Vera help with Skin Bightening?
There’s limited scientific evidence suggesting that aloe vera gel may help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmented areas, though it won’t completely fade darker spots. It is enriched with nutrients (aloin and aloesin) known to have skin-lightening properties.
These compounds help lighten hyperpigmentation by destroying enzymes that secrete melanin and prevent its formation. It also has ‘lignin’ that helps make your skin feel intensely hydrated after the application. Another compound, anthraquinone, helps remove dead skin cells and thus lightens darker patches.
This moisturizing ingredient reduces the appearance of red spots and blemishes and makes skin look brighter. In addition, it is known to improve cell turnover, which is the process of shedding mature skin cells and replacing them with healthy cells. This process is the foundation for healthy skin as the skin becomes thinner and naturally fades fine lines, smile lines, and wrinkles.
Benefits of Aloe Vera for Skin Brightening
The aloe vera plant is a natural source of antioxidants and vitamins like A, B, C, and E. In addition, the healing properties of this plant are popular due to the presence of seven essential amino acids that strive hard to keep the skin healthy and glowing.
The following pointers explain why you should include aloe vera in your skin care regimen and the benefits of adding this magical ingredient to your daily skincare routine. Ayurvedic contexts have recorded aloe vera benefits for skin brightening and have been popular in the Indian subcontinent.
- It moisturizes the skin
Aloe vera is made up of 96% water, so it deeply hydrates the skin without leaving it oily or greasy. This gel plant-based ingredient binds the skin cells together, resulting in smoother and supple skin. This is an excellent face moisturizer for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types because it is lightweight and easily available.
Note:
Our Aloe Turmeric Gel also has vitamin E that deeply nourishes the skin and seals moisture. Its regular application helps make the skin soft and supple.
- Soothes sunburns
Do you know aloe vera can soothe sun damage? Yes, this enriching agent has certain compounds called polysaccharides that help treat skin infections, rashes, redness, and itchiness. The antifungal properties of this gel-based plant make it an ideal treatment for heat boils and cysts in summer. No wonder aloe vera is an all-around ingredient in summer skin care.
Various studies have shown that aloin, responsible for the plant’s anti-inflammatory properties, helps slow down the peeling that sometimes occurs with sunburns. So, if your skin has visible signs of UV damage like sunburn, or dark spots, you can apply aloe vera gel to get relief.
Some advice:
If you have severe burns or wounds, abstain from using aloe vera gel on the affected area. Medical treatments by your healthcare professionals make the best solution for severe cases instead of home remedies.
- Exfoliates the skin gently
We all know the importance of skin exfoliation in skin brightening and lightening. Ideally, you should exfoliate your skin once or twice a week, depending on your skin type, and use face toner later. Aloe vera is known as the best exfoliator for dry or sensitive skin. It also has antibacterial properties that help remove bacterial infections.
You can also mix a bit of this gel with your regular scrubber and make your physical exfoliator at home. Aloe vera prevents the skin’s essential oils from leaving the skin and replenishes lost moisture. Mixed with its gel, a face scrub will also help unclog the pores, slough dead skin cells, and shield the skin from bacteria.
- Fights acne and marks
This plant-based gel’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties also help you avoid acne. Aloe vera face gel is saturated with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that tame acne-causing bacteria. The bacterial buildup is the main cause of acne and pimples on oily or acne-prone skin.
Therefore, a small amount of aloe vera gel on the acne would help heal and avert its growth.
Besides, it is perfect for addressing acne scars and blemishes left behind by zits or pimples. Add one or two drops of Tea Tree Oil enriched face cream to aloe vera gel to maximize the benefits and massage it well into your skin.
- Enhances skin elasticity
As the skin matures, it loses elasticity and collagen; consequently, smile lines and crow’s feet appear. These noticeable changes in the photoaged human skin can be tackled with the consistent use of aloe vera in skin care. It adds a dollop of hydration to the skin and restores lost radiance. It also works on premature signs of aging, including fine lines, hyperpigmentation, age spots, and wrinkles.
- Treats skin eczema
Due to its health and medicinal properties, aloe vera is touted as “the universal cure” for almost every skin condition. Its moisturizing and hydrating properties relieve itchiness, moisturize dry skin, and reduce eczema. Aloe vera gel also helps relieve the inflammation that comes with psoriasis.
- Depuffs eyes and reduces dark circles
You think you can’t do much about the most annoying skin concern- dark circles, but that’s not true. Aloe vera works as a trustworthy cure that helps depuff swollen eyes and surrounding circles- aloe vera. Packed with antioxidants and vitamin E, it helps with skin discoloration while its cooling effect works on puffy eyes.
Applying aloe vera gel around the eyes in your PM skincare regimen is a great way to fade dark circles. Just be safe about the application (use only a small amount), and don’t apply it too close to the edge of your eyelid.
Side effects of using aloe vera gel
Since using aloe vera is a common skin care practice used by almost everyone, it might surprise you that using aloe vera in a liberal amount may have side effects. Generally, it is safe to use aloe vera on every skin type, but you should still check if you have any skincare disorders or any burns that may hurt the progress. In these situations, you might experience itching or irritation after applying aloe vera gel on the critically affected skin.
Opt for Mamaearth Aloe Turmeric Gel for Skin and Hair
At Mamaearth, we aim to address your beauty concerns with nature’s bounty. Our Aloe Turmeric Gel helps combine the goodness of Vitamin E, aloe vera and turmeric for skin brightening and healing. It features the purest quality of aloe vera gel without any chemical processing. Applying this gel deeply hydrates the skin and nourishes the scalp too.
Naturally rich in vitamins and minerals, it strives to soothe sunburn, heal wounds, and reduce skin rash or irritation. It can slow down signs of premature skin and reduce acne or breakouts if used regularly. It is equally helpful in treating hair woes like dandruff and flaky scalp. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from various harmful effects of UV rays, free radicals, and pollutants.
Turmeric has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that provide glow and luster to the skin, fight skin aging and prevent the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Our Aloe Turmeric Gel does not contain any toxins like parabens, mineral oil, silicones, and harmful chemicals. You may apply it on your facial skin to drive out toxins and pollutants, and do avail deep hydration.
If you want to extract the benefits of aloe vera in your CTM routine, you can also try our Aloe Vera Face Wash for a youthful glow. It soothes and calms irritated skin while keeping its pH in check. It also has Ashwagandha, a natural antioxidant known to reduce hyperpigmentation and promote even skin tone.
How to use Aloe Vera gel on face at night?
- You can begin with your aloe vera face pack with orange peel powder to refine your skin complexion and ward off fine lines and dark patches. Mix two tablespoons of Mamaearth Aloe Turmeric Gel with one tablespoon of orange peel powder. Now apply it to the skin, giving your face a gentle massage. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse off with cold water.
- You can also mix aloe vera, raw milk, and honey to make yourself a skin-lightening face pack. To do so, mix equal amounts of aloe vera gel and milk and add a little bit of honey till you get a fine paste. Then, you can use a brush or fingers to apply the mask to your face. Rinse off when dry. Using this face mask twice a week will impart a radiant skin complexion.
- You can use lemon zest powder and use aloe vera gel on face at night. Mix two tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel with two tablespoons of lemon zest powder and make a thick paste. Apply this face pack, massaging to boost blood circulation. Rinse off with cold water.
Summing Up!
Using an aloe vera gel in your skincare regimen helps address many skin woes. This plant-based gel is enriched with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to revive skin and restore lost moisture. So, if you are keen on using aloe vera gel, we recommend you try Mamaearth Aloe Turmeric Gel. This pure aloe vera gel infuses skin and scalp with vital components. As a result, it relieves skin itching and heals cuts & burns.
Using it on your scalp strengthens the hair roots and helps reduce frizz by providing moisture. Free from toxins and harmful chemicals, it heals your skin without any allergic reaction. We welcome you to explore our wide range of safe and gentle toxin-free products that keep your skincare routine easy to maintain and well worth the time.
We recommend you opt for Mamaearth Aloe Turmeric Gel, packed with the goodness of Turmeric and Vitamin E. This Pure Aloe Vera derived from the aloe plant deeply hydrates skin, soothes sunburn, calms rashes, and reduces irritation. It also helps to ward off signs of premature skin and works on acne and pimples. Plus, it is free of harmful toxins like Parabens, Mineral Oil, Silicones, etc., so there is no chance of skin allergic reaction.
FAQs
- Does aloe vera help in skin brightening?
Aloe vera is enriched with various compounds known to have a skin-lightening effect. Many factors contribute to the skin producing additional amounts of melanin, a compound responsible for skin discoloration. Aloe vera has aloin, a natural depigmenting component known to lighten dark patches on the skin. It effortlessly works on nontoxic hyperpigmentation treatment. Use aloe vera gel to the darker facial skin before bedtime. Rinse normally the next morning with tap or lukewarm water.
- How long does aloe vera take to brighten skin?
It depends on the individual lifestyle, skin type, and particular skin concern to see visible changes in using aloe vera on your skin. But for any skin care product to work, you should wait at least four weeks to three months.
- Do aloe vera darken skin?
No. Aloe vera does not darken the skin. However, it is known to lighten darker skin tones or patches of discoloration. Aloe vera is rich in aloin, which is a naturally depigmented compound. Just make sure you are using pure aloe vera gel on your skin to avoid any skin allergy or irritation.