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22 ways to use aloe vera for face, body and hair (all backed by science!)

You can barely open a magazine or beauty blog without being hit with full page mentions of aloe vera for skin — and hair!

Whether it’s A-listers like Chrissy Teigen, Alicia Keys, Drew Barrymore and the Kardashians endorsing the benefits of this spiky-leaved plant; or behemoth brands such as Clinique and Kiehl’s bringing it into their product lineups, aloe vera is truly living up to its fame as the “plant of immortality”, a moniker given to it by the ancient Egyptians (Cleopatra was a fan!).

So, what is the lure of this thick-leaved plant that is standing at the crux of a multimillion dollar beauty and wellness industry? And how can use use aloe vera for everything from your hair to your face and body?

What is aloe vera? And where to get it?

Before we start discussing aloe vera benefits, let’s first figure out what exactly is this thing? And why is it everywhere?

Aloe vera is a succulent (a plant that stores that stores water in its leaves, stems or roots) that stores a gelatinous liquid in its leaves.

Aloe vera gel is harvested by splitting open the leaves and is packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants and other nutrients that work wonders for our skin and hair.

what is aloe vera gel

The simplest way to use aloe vera is by bringing home a living plant (it’s seriously low maintenance), and squeeze out the fresh gel when needed.

If that’s not an option, look for aloe vera leaves at any organic shop.

And if even that’s not possible, buy a jar of organic aloe vera gel.

Just remember: Pure aloe vera gel is never the bright green color you will see in the plastic bottles stacked at most department stores… steer clear of them at all costs!

And contrary to popular belief, pure aloe vera gel, taken straight from the leaf (@alphafoodie has a great tutorial on how to do this right here), is not gooey and sticky. So massage some into your face and hair, and reap the benefits.

How to use aloe vera gel for the face

Moisturize: Both Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Aniston have been known to swipe neat aloe vera gel over their skin as a quick moisturiser.

Why does it work? Science shows that aloe can penetrate the epidermis (skin’s outermost layer) four times more efficiently than water. This makes is super-effective at improving hydration, without clogging the pores or leaving skin greasy.

Sensitive skin: Anyone who’s ever suffered from sensitive skin knows that throwing more and more chemical-laden creams at it rarely solves the problem.

That’s because most chemicals only further compromise the lipid barrier (outermost layer of the epidermis that acts like a brick wall to keep skin safe and healthy).

Pure aloe vera gel, on the other hand, is naturally rich in vitamins and minerals that help skin actually heal and regenerate, while simultaneously soothing away the inflammation.

It is also both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, which helps keep out germs and other toxins till the barrier function is restored. So, one of the best ways to use aloe vera gel for the face is to simply massage it into your skin.

aloe vera gel for face

Bust acne: Looking for one more way to use aloe vera for the face? Aloe vera works on several levels to heal chronic acne. It’s antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, which helps prevent and heal acne at the cellular level.

Lighten blemishes: Aloe is packed with two components — auxin and gibberellins — which boost the production of new, healthy skin cells.

So, be like Cameron Diaz and dab pure aloe vera gel on any spots to heal them quickly and with minimal scarring.

Reduce pore size: Another one of aloe vera’s benefits? Being an astringent, aloe vera decongests the pores, keeping out dirt, microbes and excess sebum. Consequently, they look smaller and don’t develop blackheads.

Prevent premature ageing: Fine lines and wrinkles? Aloe vera gel is rich in vitamins C, E and beta carotene (a pre-cursor to vitamin A), which improve skin’s elasticity, making it smoother and more supple. This makes applying aloe vera perfect for your face!

Eye makeup remover: Removing eye makeup, especially of the waterproof kind, is never easy. And I definitely don’t want an over saturation of chemicals in this most delicate of areas.

So, blending one teaspoon each of aloe vera gel and extra virgin olive oil works perfectly for me here. Simply soak some cotton wool in the liquid and wipe gently across the eyes… no wonder Salma Hayek is a fan! 

Soothe a sunburn: Aloe vera for a sunburn? Applying aloe vera gel directly over sunburnt skin has been found to be more anti-inflammatory than 1% hydrocortisone.

It has also been found to block up to 30% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

These, combined with its cooling properties, make aloe one of the best shields for sunburn.

aloe vera for acne in gel form

How to use aloe vera for body skin

Reduce stretch marks: When skin stretches too far or too fast (like during pregnancy or weight gain), it develops tiny tears that appear as stretch marks.

Regular use of aloe vera gel heals these microscopic wounds and increases the skin’s elasticity by boosting collagen production, thereby erasing visible signs of damage.

Shaving gel: Aloe vera makes for an excellent shaving gel, as it’s both lubricating and anti-bacterial. If you want to further step up the glide factor, combine two tablespoons of aloe with a tablespoon of coconut oil.

Detox: Aloe vera is packed with acemannan — a complex carbohydrate that allows nutrients to reach the cells, nourish them and at the same time relieve them of toxins.

Utilise these aloe vera benefits by making a super-detox scrub: Combine two cups of aloe vera gel with one cup of sugar. Blend coarsely, then massage skin in circular motions with this mixture; wash off with warm water.

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How to use aloe vera for hair

Boost hair growth: Using aloe vera for hair growth? In Aloe Vera: Nature’s Soothing Healer, Diane Gage explains that aloe vera gel has a chemical makeup very similar to that of keratin, which forms the main building block of hair.

It also increases blood circulation to the scalp and contains proteolytic enzymes that lift away the dead skin cells that are hampering fresh growth.

Simply massage pure aloe vera gel into your scalp, using circular motions, till it’s completely absorbed. Rinse away after an hour; avoid shampooing for at least a day afterwards.

Hair conditioner: For the smoothest strands, mix half a cup of aloe vera gel with two tablespoons of jojoba oil or coconut oil. Add 3-4 drops of lavender essential oil.

Pour into a watertight glass jar and use a dime-size amount as leave-in conditioner after washing your hair.

Dandruff: Aloe helps with literally all kinds of dandruff and the related itchiness. It hydrates skin to stop flakiness, has anti-inflammatory action to banish fungal infections, and is astringent enough to keep oiliness at bay.

For best results, mix aloe vera gel with your regular hair oil and massage into the scalp; wash off after two hours.

Maintain the scalp’s pH balance: When the scalp’s pH balance is disrupted, it’s left vulnerable to bacteria, fungus and other infections.

And since a lot of our commercial hair products continuously chip away at this fragile balance, a one-weekly massage with this glutinous gel will go a long way. 

Anti-frizz: Still looking for more ways to use aloe vera for hair? Well, if your hair is as frizzy as mine, do like the Kardashians and call upon aloe vera’s benefits.

Simply take a small blob of aloe vera gel and lightly rub it onto your strands. Bye bye frizz, sans any chemical residue!

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Lustrous locks: Brittle, lacklustre, hard to manage hair? After shampooing and conditioning your locks, give them a last rinse with a half a cup of aloe vera gel mixed a cup of water in the blender.

The aloe will infuse your hair with moisture, leaving it smooth and glossy.

Cut the grease: Super-oily scalps are a death knell for healthy strands. Excessive sebum clogs pores, leading to breakage and decreased hair growth.

Cue: One more way to use aloe vera for hair growth: Apply the gel directly to your scalp and massage into the roots. Leave on for an hour, then shampoo.

How to use the health benefits of aloe vera

Heal wounds, burns and bites: Several researchers have found that topical application of aloe vera speeds up the reproduction of skin cells by eight times. Cue: Faster healing time. 

It’s so effective that experimental studies opine aloe may reduce the healing time of first or second degree burns by almost nine days.

To make full use of these aloe vera benefits, my mother always keeps some aloe vera ice cubes (pour the gel in an ice tray and freeze) chilling in the freezer. In case of emergency, simply pop one out and run over the affected area.

The double whammy of healing and cooling actions will take out the sting of a burn or bite faster than you can imagine.

Psoriasis: Aloe vera has also been shown to help with psoriasis and eczema. In one such study, 83% of the patients who were treated with aloe vera gel showed significant improvement.

On the other hand, less than 6% of the patients who got the placebo showed any improvement.

health benefits of aloe vera gel

Ease headaches: According to Dr Fayyaz Ahmed of The Migraine Trust, aloe vera contains plant sterols — substances that are thought to have an anti-inflammatory effect.

He recommends massaging aloe vera gel onto your scalp and temples to ease a headache or migraine.

Soothe dental problems: According to the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, aloe vera’s antibacterial properties make it a potent weapon against cavity-causing bacteria.

It’s also very effective at treating gum diseases like periodontitis and gingivitis (bad breath), along with plaque and ulcers.

Pure aloe vera gel can be pretty bitter, so mix it with a few drops of peppermint essential oil, then use as a mouthwash for best results.

Help me out here… are there any aloe vera benefits I skipped that you think everyone should know about?

Comments

  1. CactusKitteh says

    May 29, 2020 at 21:34

    I live in the desert and aloe grows all over my property, wild. Aloe has also been extremely beneficial for the stomach, but I dont like the way it tastes, even when prepared fresh. So I drink Georges brand aloe, it taste just like water.

    Reply
  2. Flawless says

    August 10, 2022 at 21:48

    Sure a lovely blog post, I use Aloe vera every day and my pores don’t feel clogged compared to when I use creams etc. Keep of the good work!

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Florasis has assembled some of the best artists in China — including Zhou Chunyi, a Master of Miniature Carving, who has collaborated on these carved lipsticks that are inspired by Chinese relief sculpture. 💋👨‍🎨👨‍🎨💋⁠⁣
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The brand also sources local floral essences and medicinal plant extracts for its color cosmetics. These Love Lock lipsticks, for instance, contains extracts of Dendrobium Nobile (an orchid native to southern China) and lotus flower — two beauty ingredients that were highly prized by indigenous Chinese beauties. 🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷⁠⁣
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I still haven't swatched this one because it's just too pretty to touch but I promise to get there soon 😭😭 ⁠⁣
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Till then, I will just take it out every once in a while and soak up the pure joy it brings me ❤️🥰⁠⁣
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However, other friends who have been able to get around to actually using them (heartbreak city!) tell me they are super pigmented, lightweight and wear for a long, long time without fading or feathering. ⁠⁣
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AND you don't need a passport to get your hands on one — they are available on Amazon (link in bio). 🗺️🌏️⁠⁣
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Would you buy a product and then tuck it away because you can't bear to spoil the way it looks? Or is that just me 🫣😳😵🥶⁠⁣
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#florasis #lovelocklipstick #lipstick #lipstickaddict #makeupfinds #engravedlipstick #instabeauty #redlipstick #lipsticklover #makeupphotography
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Buy a perfume and save the earth? Sounds lofty and no one product can actually undo the mess we have made of our planet. But kudos to brands that are trying.⁣
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One of my favorites is @guerlain, which supports the super-endangered bee population through its Guerlain for Bees Conservation Programme. Through this weekend, 20% of the brand's sales will go to the Programme, which runs bee schools, sustainability initiatives & supports beekeepers through the year.⁣
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A great fit, given the beauty brand's long association with bees — ever noticed that their iconic perfume bottles are adorned with a myriad of bees? ⁣
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[Scroll through for closeups — and click the link in bio for whole history of Guerlain and the bees. Trust me, it's FASCINATING.] ⁣
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But why are bees so important? Aren’t they just a pain? And can’t we just live without honey? 🤷🏻‍♀️⁣
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Well, when you consider that 90% of the world’s flowering plants & more than 35% of the food crops rely on these tiny, buzzy workers for pollination — and hence survival — do you still think we can live without them? ⁣
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It’s not just honey, it’s about EVERYTHING. The food we eat, the flowers we love, the life we enjoy. Basically, bees may be the third most important thing for humans after the sun & water. 🐝🐝⁣
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As Einstein said: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” 🌾🌺🥀🌻⁣
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And these bees ARE disappearing at a frightening rate. Think pesticides, deforestation, WiFi signals, mono-cropping… it’s all causing bees to die out. 🌍🌏⁣
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The problem is so serious that the United Nations has designated a World Bee Day (it’s today!). So, how can we help? Some of the easiest ways:⁣
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🐝 Buy raw honey from local farmers ⁣
🐝 Reduce the use of pesticides, fungicides or herbicides⁣
🐝 Get bee-friendly plants for your garden⁣
🐝 Leave a water bowl outside for the pollinators⁣
🐝 Support bee-conscious brands — my other favorites are @burtsbees, @trudon and @gisou ⁣
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And share this post to raise awareness... the decline of bees affects us all!⁣
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Drop a 🐝 in the comments if you agree!
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#currentvibes⁠⁣
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Or, as Lorelai Gilmore would say: "I can’t stop drinking the coffee. I stop drinking the coffee, I stop doing the standing, and the walking, and the words-putting-into-sentences doing.”⁠⁣
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#coffeeisinspiration #coffeeisselfcare ⁠⁣
#coffeelover #coffeeaddict #coffeegram #coffeelovers #coffeelove #coffeeislife #butfirstcoffee #coffeeholic ⁠⁣
#bossbabe #inspirationalquotes #positivethoughts ⁠⁣
#entrepreneurlife #mood #vibes ⁠⁣
#motivationalquotes #happiness @gilmoregirls #gilmoregirlscoffee #coffeequotes #coffeevibes #coffeeoftheday #coffeepeople #coffeeislove #coffeecommunity #coffeeplease
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If, like me, you think of perfumes as one of life’s little joyful luxuries, Lancôme’s new Oui, La Vie est Belle is a fragrance that will tick all your boxes. ⁣
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Oui, La Vie est Belle… Yes, Life is Beautiful. 💖💝⁣
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So beautiful that it’s like a shower of dazzling fireworks… etched in gold on the iconic bottle. ✨✨✨✨⁣
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So beautiful that it’s like the bottle which evokes the rounded imprint of a smile at the heart of a crystal square. ⁣
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So beautiful that it’s dressed with the juiciness of raspberries, underlined with uplifting patchouli and overflowing with happy, gorgeous flowers like the powdery Iris, seductive jasmine, opulent Damascene rose and spicy ylang-ylang. 🌹🏵🏵🌹⁣
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So beautiful that it makes me want to sparkle from the inside out. 🌟⭐️🌟✨⁣
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Oui, La Vie est Belle. Yes, life is beautiful. And this perfume has become my reminder of that uplifting, reaffirming fact every single day. It inspires me to take pleasure in the little moments. It lifts my spirits when things get tough. It shines and sparkles when I slip into a silk dress for a night out with friends. And it radiates pure bliss when I don my oldest PJs and snuggle up with a good book for a night all to myself.⁣
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Life is joyfully, utterly beautiful. So is this limited edition fragrance. I promise.⁣
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@lancomeofficial #Lancome #LaVieEstBelle #lancomeofficial #lancomeperfume #lancomeparis #lancomelavieestbelle #lancomebeauty #lancomehappiness
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