12 Aloe Vera Face Packs For All Skin Types

A transparent, goopy gel that could be the solution to all your skin problems. The gel I’m talking about is extracted from the evergreen perennial succulent plant called ALOE VERA. You might have read or heard about its uses. In this blog I’m going to share some skin benefits of this plant and how you can use it as a face mask using the ingredients available at your home and is useful for all skin types.

Benefits of Aloe Vera Pack:

1. Aloe Vera gel keeps the skin looking fresh all the time, rejuvenates and hydrates it. It is also an excellent natural moisturizer for the skin.

2. It has antimicrobial properties that make it ideal to treat acne and pimples.

3. It has got antioxidant that reverses the oxidative damage caused to the skin. It reduces the dullness and gives a natural glow to your skin.

4. It is known to tighten your skin which means no wrinkles.

5. It is also known to reduce pain and inflammation, both internally and externally.

6. It is great to remove dead skin and helps to build fresh and new cells.

7. It is said to lighten dark spots, hyper-pigmentation, and the rest of the skin blemishes.

Method to Extract Aloe Vera At Home:

1. Choose the leaves carefully, the leaves in the middle of the plant contains most of the gel as it is wider.

2. Slowly cut the leaves from the base of the plant.

3. Now, let the leave stand upright for 15 minutes to drain out the sap. The sap is a yellow fluid that will come out the moment you cut the plant. Don’t apply it to your face, it's harmful.

4. Wash the leaves properly so that there is no sap remaining.

5. Cut the thorns of the leaves from both the side.

6. Now, make a long cut from one of the sides of the leaves and scoop out the gel with the help of a spoon.

7. Store the gel in an air-tight container.

Aloe Vera Face Packs for all Skin Types:

1. Aloe Vera and Rose Water

2. Aloe Vera and Multani Mitti

3. Aloe Vera and Turmeric

4. Aloe Vera and Banana

5. Aloe Vera and Curd

6. Aloe Vera and Cucumber

7. Aloe Vera, Masoor Daal (Red Lentil), and Tomato

8. Aloe Vera, Honey, and Lemon

9. Aloe Vera and Neem

10. Aloe Vera and Besan

Method to Make Aloe Vera Face Pack at Home:

1. Aloe Vera and Rose Water

You’ll need:

1 tbsp Aloe Vera gel
1 tbsp Rose Water

How to:

1. Take the mentioned quantity and mix well.

2. Apply it evenly on your face and leave it for about 30 minutes.

3. Rinse it off with cold water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

You can use it 2-3 times a week.

Why This Works:

Dark spots, pimple marks, hyper-pigmentation marks, burns, or injuries can be treated using this face pack. Rosewater is suited to all skin types and is a great toner for your skin. It enhances the generation of new cells and also improves capillary circulation.

Suitable For:

Dry, normal, oily, and combination skin.

2. Aloe Vera gel and Multani Mitti

You’ll need:

1 tbsp Multani Mitti (Fuller’s Earth)
1 tbsp Aloe Vera gel
Rose Water Or Cold Milk

How to:

1. Mix Multani Mitti and Aloe Vera gel.

2. Add cold milk or rose water to adjust the consistency of the paste.

3. Apply the face pack and leave it for about 15 minutes.

4. Rinse off using normal water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

You can use it 1-2 times a week.

Why This Works:

Multani Mitti is a cosmetic clay that absorbs all impurities and excess oil and cleanses your pores deeply.

Suitable for:

Normal, oily, and combination skin.

3. Aloe Vera and Turmeric

You’ll need:

1 pinch Turmeric
1 tbsp Aloe Vera gel
1 tsp Honey
Few drops of Rose Water

How to:

1. Make a nice thick paste by mixing all the ingredients.

2. Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck and leave it for about 20 minutes.

3. Wash it off using lukewarm water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

You can use it once or twice a week, totally depends on you.

Why This Works:

For those who want glowing and radiant skin, this face pack is for you. Turmeric is great for brightening up the complexion and it even out the skin tone.

Suitable for:

All skin types.

4. Aloe Vera and Banana

You’ll need:

1 tbsp Aloe Vera gel
3-4 pieces of Ripe Banana

How to:

1. Mash all the pieces of banana and add aloe vera gel.

2. Apply it evenly on your face and wait for 10 minutes.

3. Rinse off using lukewarm water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

You can use it twice a week.

Why This Works:

This face pack is great for deep nourishment for the skin. The rich fat content of banana provides hydration and moisturize the skin. It gives relief from dry patches and flakiness.

Suitable for:

Normal and dry skin.

5. Aloe Vera and Curd

You’ll need:

2 tsp Aloe Vera gel
1 tsp Curd (plain yogurt)
1 tsp Honey or Lemon juice

How to:

1. Mix everything well. Use honey if you have dry skin and lemon for oily skin.

2. Apply and leave on your face for 15 minutes until it completely dries.

3. Rinse off using normal water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

You can use it 2-3 times a week.

Why This Works:

Curd (or yogurt) is an excellent skin cleanser and can be used by all skin types. It contains mild acids that exfoliate the skin properly and remove all the dirt and impurities. It contains healthy fats that nourish the skin.

Suitable for:

All skin types.

6. Aloe Vera and Cucumber

You’ll need:

2 tsp Aloe Vera gel
1 tsp Cucumber juice

How to:

1. Grind cucumbers and extract their juice.

2. Mix aloe vera gel and cucumber juice till it becomes a paste.

3. Apply on your face for 15 minutes.

4. Wash off with cold water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

Use it 1-2 times a week.

Why This Works:

This face pack is best for tanned skin and sunburns. Cucumber is also very soothing for irritated and sunburned skin. The high water content from it hydrates your skin. It will get rid of dirt, oil, and impurities from your skin, leaving you feeling clean, refreshed, and rejuvenated.

Suitable for:

All skin types.

7. Aloe Vera, Masoor Dal and Tomato

You’ll need:

2 tbsp Masoor Dal
1 tbsp Aloe Vera
½ small Tomato
Water

How to:

1. Soak Masoor Dal for an hour.

2. Blend Masoor dal, tomato, and aloe vera gel well.

3. Apply the paste on the face and leave it for 20 minutes until it completely dries.

 4. Wash it off using normal water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

Use it twice a week for best results.

Why This Works:

Masoor dal works as a wonderful exfoliating agent. While the pack is on your face, aloe vera works its magic, and when you gently scrub the face pack off with water, lentils remove the dead cells and unclog the pores.

You can definitely get rid of blackheads and whiteheads with this face pack.

Suitable for:

All skin types.

8. Aloe Vera, Honey, and Lemon Face Pack

You’ll need:

2 tsp Aloe Vera
1 tsp Honey
1tsp Lemon

How to:

1. Mix everything well and apply it to your face.

2. Keep for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

Use it daily for best results.

Why This Works:

Skin tanning is a very common problem in India. It is also very difficult to get rid of it easily. Try this simple and effective face pack for tan removal. The lemon juice’s acids lighten the skin tone and the honey soothes the skin irritation by the sun.

Suitable for:

All skin types.

9. Aloe Vera and Neem

You’ll need:

2 tsp Aloe Vera
1 tsp Honey
A handful of Neem leaves
2-3 Holy Basil (Tulsi) leaves (optional)
Water

How to:

1. Wash and grind the Neem leaves with a little water to make a thick paste.

2. Add aloe vera and honey to the paste and apply it to your face.

3. Leave for 15 minutes and wash off.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

Use it 2-3 times for best results.

Why This Works:

The antimicrobial properties of Neem are often useful for acne treatment.

Suitable for:

Acne-prone skin types.

10. Aloe Vera and Besan

You’ll need:

1-2 tbsp Besan (gram flour)
1 tbsp Aloe Vera

How to:

1. Mix them both to get a paste.

2. Keep the paste on for 15 minutes and then wash it off.

Number of Times You Should Use This:

Use it 1-2 times for the best results.

Why This Works:

Besan is a type of flour that exfoliates and tightens your skin. Use this face pack regularly to maintain healthy skin.

Suitable for:

All skin types.

Conclusion:

Try these effective and easy Aloe Vera face packs regularly to achieve flawless glowing skin. Use the right combination of ingredients for your skin type as a single wrong ingredient could do more harm than good, especially for acne-prone and sensitive skin types.