She is from Delhi and surprisingly she did not find aloe vera plant in Hyderabad. Really, right? Nah, aloe vera is easily available here but she or rather we were too lazy to buy a plant and nurture it.
Also, keeping an aloe vera plant among girls can dry it faster than a rose plant in a desert :D Well, obvious, no? Granted that aloe vera plant is quite adaptable but still you get my point! Anyways, coming back to my friend, she got lotsssss of aloevera leaves from home and keeps them stored in the fridge.
And, almost every evening or once in three days (I don't know the frequency), she takes a small piece of the leaf and rubs the entire gel on her face for like 30 minutes or so while watching television.
And, then, she rolls off all the extra pieces or small sticky things present in the leaf which cling to the skin and lets the gel get absorbed entirely. And, she sleeps just like that without washing it off.
Results? S attests to the fact that this is one of the reasons why her oily skin turned normal. She is prone to pimples but fortunately its frequency has decreased. And, as I said, she does this very very diligently!!
So, for all the oily beauties, try this and you might get lucky! Also, for all skin types, aloe vera improves hydration of the skin and makes the skin glowing and really supple!! This is one of the great skin care tips for summer as well.
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I don't have an aloevera plant.. but I have used some products and they have really fared well on my combination skin :)
ReplyDeletetry using rustic art aloe gel if you haven't tried it yet!! its amazing :)
DeleteI used to do this but for some reason my skin started to go red and started getting sppts...so i use the body shop tube of aloe vera gel
ReplyDeleteoh that's sad!! so, how is TBS aloe gel?? i didn't know they had aloevera gel as well.
DeleteOh sorry its actually holland and barrots ...but yh its really good...i like to put it on when ive done my eyebrows or epilated my my arms
Deleteohk :) never heard of the brand! do you live outside india?
DeleteYhh :)
Deletegreat :) will try out the brand sometime if I ever get it :)
DeleteI had tried this, but I am too lazy and the watery gel gets me flu since I am too much prone to that. :(
ReplyDeleteBut what! My balcony is almost overloaded with aloe vera! In fact, we have been giving them away in pots to our relatives!
hehe...aloe vera is a tough plant and does grow very quickly!! hehe...atleast you can try making a curry out of the gel and eat it :) it tastes damn good!
DeleteUsing the fresh aloe vera gel directly isn't advisable. especially the yellow stick liquid that u can c over the gel is very harmful for the skin. you should wash it properly and always use the gel with some water.
ReplyDeleteyou are right Kanika...i should have mentioned this! yes, the yellow part should never be used!!
Deletebut why does the gel be used with water??? didn't get that part!
Deletehi swati ...yes i have tried it and I love it! it has helped a lot i treating my combi skin ..:)
ReplyDeleteyes, it does wonders for combi skin, no doubt :)
DeleteI try it on & off...mom got me a plant from home last time but not diligent. But one use I have found and it works like Raam-Baan. Apply fresh gel about 20 min before head wash on scalp (not on hair) Can use with oil too. And wash it off as regular. Dandruff vanishes completely. Nothing works like it. My hubby had terrible dandruff problem and I cured it this way. I too use if but I dont really have a dandruff problem anyways.
ReplyDeletehey Nids....haha, yes, it does work really well :) yup, its great for scalp and hair as well. wow...didn't know it works for dandruff as well but its hydrating for hair and skin so works in that way, i suppose :)
Deletei remember using the sleo vera juice/gel directly frm the plant and using it to get rid of tan & it worked so well. i originally had jus one aloe vera plant which has now multiplied to 6..!
ReplyDeleteyup, its amazing for tan removal, Pranali :) and it literally proliferates!
DeleteLovely post! Thanks for telling us about your friend's routine. I have lots of aloe vera plants at home. Will start doing this every weekend at least :)
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haha...sure do :)
DeleteI have used gel straight from aloe vera plant and applied on my skin for half hour,
ReplyDeleteThen washing the face after this gives a really cool experience, it is very refreshing.
Everybody must try this method.
Try using real gel straight from the plant rather than using the products and feel the difference.
Can it be applied for whole night..........??
yes, it can be happened all night long. but, aloevera can also be drying for the skin so make sure you moisturize your face otherwise yes its a very good remedy.
DeleteCan it be applied for the whole night.........??
ReplyDeleteCan you aloe vera juice or just gel?
ReplyDeletei would suggest gel straight from the plant!
DeleteFrm whr cn i get aloe vera plant?
ReplyDeleteFrom a nursery.
Deletewhats the harm if you apply the yellow part of the gel? and I apply aloe vera in the night and leave it on my face all through. How can it dry the face when it actually has a moisturising nature. As for my experience, I applied it overnight for two days now. Is it ok to apply it daily and leave it on face, all through the night?
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Nandu
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ReplyDeletei hv very sensitive skin which is oily. i hv lot of pimples. when to apply aloevera and fr hw many minutes.is the yellow gel of aloevera harmful
ReplyDeletei hv very sensitive oily skin and lot of pimples.tell me the best way to remove pimples , oil and sensitivity
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