These natural aloe vera gel masks are great for your skin. Whether you want to cleanse, exfoliate, or treat acne-prone skin. Activated charcoal will deep cleanse the pores, turmeric and honey will help soothe inflammation and reduce acne breakouts, and coffee and sugar act to brighten and exfoliate the skin.
These recipes were originally from Aloe Vera Face Masks: Benefits and 3 DIY Recipes (dermcollective.com).
Activated Charcoal Mask
Great for deep cleansing the skin, This mask helps to draw microparticles, such as dirt, dust, chemicals, toxins and bacteria to the surface of the skin, which makes removing them easier.
This mask can feel quite dry on the skin, so applying a thin layer of coconut oil will help to prevent this. If you want to learn how to make your aloe vera gel at home, watch my prep video here.
Instructions:
- Gather all ingredients and mix with a dowel or chopstick.
- Spread over the face with a cotton ball and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water.
Aloe Vera, Turmeric, and Honey Face Mask
An aloe vera mask combined with turmeric and honey can help soothe inflammation and minimize acne breakouts. Turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Similarly, honey is recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal benefits.Â
Instructions:
- Gather all ingredients and mix with a dowel or chopstick.
- Spread over the face with a cotton ball and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water.
Caution: turmeric can stain benchtops and utensils.
Aloe Vera, Coffee, and Sugar Face Mask
This sugar and coffee face mask can help brighten your skin by gently exfoliating dead skin cells from your face’s surface.
Instructions:
- Gather all ingredients and mix with a dowel or chopstick.
- Spread over the face with a cotton ball and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse off with warm water.
