We’ll get straight to the point – the aloe vera plant is like multiple beauty treatments in itself. In fact, even Cleopatra was a big fan using aloe vera as part of her beauty ritual. Clearly, the benefits of this plant are manifold. It’s rich in minerals, vitamins and other naturally occurring nutrients that your skin needs.  It also has both anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties and can hydrate and soothe your skin. Here are four aloe based skin and beauty remedies you can try at home…

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For rejuvenated skin

You will need

1 tablespoon aloe vera gel, freshly extracted
½ mango, sliced
1 tablespoon of lime juice, freshly squeezed

Step 1: Mix the aloe gel with the mango pieces till it becomes a paste with a thick consistency.
Step 2: Add the lime juice and blend it well.
Step 3: Apply this on your face for 15 minutes and rinse off with cold water.

Benefits
We’ve already spoken of the beauty benefits of the mango. Together with the goodness of aloe vera and the citrus twist from the lime juice, this face mask will help get rid of dead skin cells, feed your skin and leave it feeling and looking healthier and nourished.

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For glossy lips

You will need

1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
½ tablespoon coconut oil
½ tablespoon petroleum jelly

Step 1: Mix the three ingredients in a bowl into a thick paste.
Step 2: Place the bowl in the microwave and heat it till all the ingredients are melted.
Step 3: Pour the liquid into a container and freeze for a few hours. Use as a natural lip balm when required.

Benefits
Rich in natural moisturisers, aloe vera and coconut oil make for the best lip gloss. The petroleum jelly protects your lips and replenishes lost moisture to give you soft, nourished lips.

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For glowing skin

You will need

½ tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon milk
A few drops of rose water
1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel

Step 1: Combine the turmeric, honey, milk and rose water into a fine paste.
Step 2: Add the aloe vera gel to the paste and grind it together.
Step 3: Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes before you rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Benefits
One of the best combinations for skin of all types, turmeric, milk and rose water are all individually and collectively a boon for your skin. Rich in anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, this mask will soften and smoothen your skin leaving it deeply hydrated.

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For sensitive skin

You will need

2 tablespoon aloe vera gel
3 tablespoon of cucumber juice
1 tablespoon of unflavoured dahi

Step 1: Mash the dahi into a fine consistency.
Step 2: To the dahi, add the aloe vera gel and cucumber juice and mix well.
Step 3: Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes, rinse off with cold water.

Benefits
Rich in ingredients that are known to be natural remedies – cucumber and dahi – this face mask cleanses your skin and soothes it from deep within. Although best suited for sensitive skin, this face masks will work on all skin types.