Aloe Vera is a plant that originates from North Africa it has been used for healing and skin care internally and externally for over 6000 years it is used medicinally to treat digestive problems and skin conditions. Aloe contains natural anti bacterial and anti inflammatory agents that make it effective for treating acne and other skin conditions including mild hyerpigmentation or discoloration of the skin. Aloe aids the skin in its natural renewal abilities which promote new healthy skin layers and encourages good circulation. Cucumbers as well as aloe can be used straight from the fridge to place on eyes if suffering from bags or dark circles it will help sooth the area and boost circulation around the eyes.


Aloe can be applied directly onto the skin in its natural form or mixed with other ingredients to make a facemask such as cucumber or lemon. Applied nightly for 15 minutes and then washed off before bed time this will help tighten the skins pores preventing any dirt or bacteria from entering
the pores. It also helps lighten skin tone for areas that are discolored. You can apply pure aloe gel all over the face before bed time and then wash off the next morning, our skin will feel tight at first as the gel will dry in and tighten the pores on your face but this will boost circulation and calm any breakouts causing smoother feeling and looking skin in the morning. Pimples and scares will begin to fade if this routine is carried out for a few weeks.


You can buy your very own plant and access the aloe gel by cutting of a stem and scrapping out the pulp then applying directly to the skin. If this sounds too messy then you can purchase aloe gel from a natural products store but make sure that its 100% aloe gel and not simply an aloe flavored cream product that won’t contain enough aloe to have any effect on your skin. Aloe is an effective natural product but may take a long time to lighten skin pigmentations on the face, if you have a severe pigmentation problem them it’s advised to consider a skin lightening cream for more dramatic results.