Secrets of an ordinary agave - how does aloe help to beauty facial skin?
Although at present cosmetology has also stepped far enough forward, the use of aloe and aloe juice for the face is very important now. Most importantly, recipes with aloe for the face can achieve amazing results without spending a dime. We all know a plant like aloe or agave. But not everyone knows about its beneficial and healing properties. In this article we will tell you how the agave juice is good for the skin, what are the rules for its use, and also provide useful recipes for the face.
The healing qualities of agave juice
Agave juice is capable:
- Provide a calming effect.
- Soften and smooth the skin.
- Remove irritation, redness.
- Heal microcracks, chronic wounds, burns and ulcers.
- Purify the blood and remove toxins.
- Strengthen the immune system.
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Chemical composition
The leaves contain:
- anthraquinone glycosides;
- aloin;
- aloezin (up to 15%);
- aloe emodin (1.66%);
- nataloin;
- homonataloin;
- rabarberon;
- polysaccharides;
- sterols;
- gelonins;
- chromones;
- resinous substances (up to 20%);
- traces of essential oils.
How does it affect the skin?
All the ingredients that make up charity act on the skin. and have a healing effect in general. How does agave juice affect the skin?
- The benefit of regular use of the juice is that it contributes to intensive hydration and normalization of the water balance of skin tissues. This is a kind of prevention against dehydration and dryness.
- It is able to activate the production of collagen and elastin fibers, which smooth and tighten the skin, exerting a rejuvenating effect on it and preventing earlier withering.
- It will improve complexion, protect the skin from UV rays, and prevent the appearance of age spots.
- Thanks to the disinfecting and healing effect of aloe juice in the shortest possible time heal cracks and wounds on the skin.
- Bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties will help in the fight against skin diseases (acne, acne, psoriasis).
- The calming and soothing effect will relieve signs of irritation and allergies (itching, redness, rashes).
- Due to its versatility, it is suitable for any skin type, including delicate and sensitive around the eyes.
- After application, it quickly and deeply penetrates into tissues, thereby enriching cells and tissues with oxygen, useful and nutrients.
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The difference between pharmaceuticals and home ages
Medicines made from homemade aloe very quickly lose their healing properties. Homemade aloe wins the pharmacy only in that it is fresh.
A pharmacy product, unlike a home one, can be stored for a longer time (about a year). But a remedy made from a homemade aloe flower will be unusable after 3 days.If the manufacturer of the purchased product does not violate the technology of obtaining plant juice, then it does not differ in its properties from homemade fresh juice. In more detail about the use of aloe for the face, as well as the difference between the juice of a houseplant from a pharmacy and which is better to use, we told in this article.
Can it do harm?
Aloe contains a large number of biologically active componentstherefore it is unsafe for those prone to allergies. It can lead to an unpredictable reaction of the body.
An overdose causes diarrhea, stomach pain, inflammation, or even jade. It is also very dangerous to use it during pregnancy, as there is a risk of miscarriage.
Long-term skin treatment with aloe juice is unacceptable. The course of treatment should not exceed two weeks. Otherwise, you risk causing the formation of a variety of tumors.
When not to use?
External use of the product is allowed to all without exception. But as for the internal, there are exceptions. Do not use plant juice when:
- liver diseases;
- gall bladder diseases;
- kidney jade;
- cystitis of the bladder;
- some diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- uterine bleeding;
- heavy menstrual flow.
How to apply?
The resulting plant juice can be used in pure form and for the preparation at home of a variety of masks, creams and lotions for the face.You can also purchase store-based cosmetics based on it.
Masks
How do they help? Aloe face masks are capable:
- whiten the skin;
- to nourish the skin;
- supply with vitamins;
- tighten pores;
- to clear;
- tone up;
- freshen up;
- protect from external influences;
- increase tissue elasticity;
- prevent aging, etc.
In recipes, you can use the juice and leaves of the plant. Before use, the leaves must undergo a special treatment (cut them, wipe and hold in the cold). Then they grind and get juice from them, which is also stored in the cold. It is he who is used in recipes for masks.
Before applying the mask, the face must be cleaned. A nourishing cream is applied under the eyes. The mask does not overlap the eyelids. Such masks are washed off first with warm and then with cool water.
For normal dermis
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lemon juice.
- 1 tbsp. spoon of aloe juice.
- 1 tbsp. a spoonful of flour.
Mix lemon juice and aloe. Add flour to them and mix well until smooth. Apply on face for 20 minutes. Then rinse off. The mask has a whitening effect and its regular use prevents aging..
For dry
- 2 teaspoons oatmeal.
- 1 teaspoon aloe juice.
- 1 teaspoon of castor oil.
Grind the flakes in a coffee grinder to a state of flour. We brew a small amount of water to a jelly state. Add butter and juice. Apply a thin layer to the face. Wash off after 20 minutes. It not only softens, but also prevents the formation of wrinkles.
What happens if you wipe the skin with a sheet every day?
Such use will provide unique care, reduce inflammation and smooth wrinkles. Clean your face, cut along the sheet and wipe your face with it. Leave on for 15 minutes. From the procedure, the skin will become velvet. You will find all the details on this topic in this article.
If there is no living plant in the house, you can use pharmacy juice.Inside use
Does it make sense to apply aloe juice inside to improve facial skin? How to apply? For the treatment of skin, many recipes for internal use of aloe have also been created. For them, the leaves and juice of the plant are used.
Tincture against sagging and lethargy
- 150 gr aloe.
- 250 gr of honey.
- 350 gr of red wine.
Mix all the ingredients. Insist tincture for three days in a dark, cool place.
Apply 3 times a day before meals, 1 tablespoon.
Milk-honey mixture for radiation injuries and burns
- ½ tsp aloe juice.
- ½ tsp honey.
- 1 cup of warm milk.
Mix aloe juice with honey. Add the mixture to milk and mix well. Drink three times a day half an hour before meals.
To rejuvenate and improve the condition of the dermis
It is recommended to eat 2 pieces (2 cm) of peeled aloe leaf 20 minutes before a meal. The course is from 3 to 5 days.
You can find even more homemade aloe recipes recipes here.
Is there any benefit from storefronts with this plant?
What are the benefits to use with aloe for the face? It is definitely worth using such tools, especially if you do not like to prepare masks yourself. It can be creams, tonics, lotions and face masks.
Means that contain aloe juice have the following action:
- soothe and relieve inflammation;
- eliminate itching, redness;
- saturate the skin with nutrients;
- make the skin supple and tighten it;
- prevent aging
- moisturize and brighten the skin.
Aloe is an excellent plant for solving various skin problems. And also an indispensable assistant in the prevention of skin diseases.
Useful video
We offer you to watch a video about masks for face skin using aloe juice: