It’s no secret that aloe vera has a plethora of beauty benefits. Be it your hair or skin, aloe vera is one natural ingredient that you can blindly trust to take you closer to your beauty goals. But today, we aren’t here to tell you about the umpteen benefits of this amazing ingredient. Instead, we’re taking you through some aloe vera beauty hacks that are taking the internet by storm. From promising shiny hair to flawless skin, these hacks claim to do it all. So, without any further ado, join the bandwagon and give your hair and skin the love of aloe vera it needs.
- 1. Aloe vera and coconut oil mix for strong, shiny hair
- 2. Aloe vera with curry leaves to stimulate hair growth
- 3. Honey and aloe vera to boost skin hydration
- 4. Rosewater and aloe vera to fight dark spots
- 5. Turmeric and aloe vera for glowing skin
1. Aloe vera and coconut oil mix for strong, shiny hair
To make this aloe hair mask, you will need three tablespoons of fresh aloe vera gel, three tablespoons coconut oil and two Vitamin E capsules. Mix all these ingredients together and apply them all over your hair and scalp. Let it sit for about 20-25 minutes before washing it away with cool water. This mask helps add lustre to your hair and strengthen your roots as well!
Pro Tip: If whipping a DIY mask isn’t your cup of tea, we suggest you turn to the Sunsilk Coconut Water & Aloe Vera Volume Hair Shampoo to give your hair the benefits of aloe vera and coconut without the fuss. Made with real aloe and coconut water, this shampoo adds natural bounce, shine and volume to your tresses.
2. Aloe vera with curry leaves to stimulate hair growth
For this hair pack, you’d just need two ingredients - fresh aloe vera gel and a handful of curry leaves. Grind these ingredients together to make a pack and apply it evenly on your clean hair and scalp. Let it stay for about half an hour before rinsing it with cool water. Enriched with antioxidants and proteins, curry leaves work to make your hair healthy and strong while the aloe strengthens your roots to stimulate hair growth. Then simply condition your hair and you’re good to go.
3. Honey and aloe vera to boost skin hydration
If you have dry, dull skin, you have to try out this aloe vera face pack right away. All you need is three tablespoons of the Lakmé 9to5 Naturale Aloe Aqua Gel and three tablespoons of honey. Mix the ingredients well together and apply it all over your face for 20-25 minutes. Rinse it off and get ready to flaunt healthy, hydrated skin.
4. Rosewater and aloe vera to fight dark spots
Bringing together two of the best beauty ingredients, rose water and aloe vera, this face mask helps reduce acne marks, pigmentation and dark spots on your skin effectively. Just make a paste with one tablespoon of each of these ingredients and apply it to your face. Let it sit for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off with cool water.
5. Turmeric and aloe vera for glowing skin
If you wish for glowing, luminous skin, then this turmeric and aloe vera mask is all you need. For this mask, you need to mix one tablespoon of aloe vera gel with one teaspoon of honey, a pinch of turmeric and a few drops of rose water. Make a paste and apply it evenly on your face and neck. Rinse it off with lukewarm water after 30 minutes and you’re ready to glow.
Written by Tashika Tyagi on Dec 08, 2021
A writer who loves to read, travel, eat and explore new places and things. With a bachelor's degree in journalism, she has over two years of experience in writing about food, lifestyle, and travel. She also doubles up as a rom-com expert and home baker when she isn’t writing!