For most people (especially for women), there is no bigger problem than waking up with a large pimple on the face area! Are you experiencing it too? So what do you do to get rid of it? Using a special face cream to treat acne? Or cover it with concealer? In fact, there is one treatment option that you may rarely hear about, but which works very effectively for treating acne prone skin: applying aloe vera gel. Interested in knowing more detailed information? Read on for this article!
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Part 1 of 2: Clean Your Face
Step 1. Use a special facial soap for acne-prone skin
Before applying aloe vera gel to acne prone skin, make sure you wash your face thoroughly first. Regardless of your skin type, washing it first is effective at removing any remaining makeup, dirt, or dead skin cells; As a result, the potential for acne will be reduced. If you have a favorite brand of facial soap, stick with it. But if not, try visiting the nearest pharmacy or dermatologist and ask for recommendations for facial soaps that are suitable for acne-prone skin.
Step 2. Wash your face with warm water
Rub the face wash in circular motions using the tips of your fingers; Also make sure you always use warm water as water that is too hot can dry out your skin or even hurt it. After cleaning it thoroughly (especially in areas with acne), wash your face until it's completely clean.
Step 3. Let the facial skin dry naturally
Be careful not to clean your face with a towel that is potentially full of bacteria. Instead, try flushing the excess water on your face into the sink and waiting for your face to dry on its own. Although it takes longer to do this, this method is mandatory for those of you who have sensitive and acne-prone skin.
If you have limited time, just pat your face dry with a clean towel. Rubbing a towel into the skin of the face risks irritating the skin
Part 2 of 2: Applying Aloe Vera Gel
Step 1. Apply the gel directly to the acne-prone skin
Remember, make sure you buy aloe vera gel pure; always check the information on the gel bottle to be sure. After washing your hands thoroughly, take a small amount of the gel and apply it directly to the acne-prone skin. If you have too many pimples, try applying the gel all over your face; make sure you don't touch it until the gel texture is completely dry!
- Remember, aloe vera gel works to treat – not prevent – acne. Therefore, make sure you wash your face regularly to reduce the chances of breakouts!
- Aloe vera gel has soothing properties and can reduce swelling of the skin; therefore, the function of aloe vera gel will be very effective on inflamed, swollen, or red pimples.
- If your acne has the potential to leave scars or sores, using aloe vera gel can solve the problem too! Basically, aloe vera gel serves to protect the skin from bacteria while accelerating the skin regeneration process, thereby reducing the risk of acne scars.
Step 2. Leave the gel overnight
Instead, apply aloe vera gel just before you go to sleep at night and leave the gel overnight so that it can be absorbed completely into your facial skin. However, you can also use it in the morning or afternoon; Don't worry, aloe vera gel is non-sticky and colored so it won't interfere with your appearance. Leave the gel on for 5 minutes or until the texture is completely dry before rinsing it off; never override the gel with moisturizer or makeup!
Aloe vera has antibacterial and antifungal elements so it can protect your facial skin while you sleep
Step 3. Rinse your face
Do not forget to use warm water to wash your face and let the facial skin dry naturally. Supposedly, aloe vera gel is effective in reducing swelling or redness of the skin due to acne. If your pimple is injured or bleeding, aloe vera gel should help the skin regenerate and heal it.
Apply aloe vera as often as possible to the skin with acne. To maximize its benefits, use aloe vera immediately after you shower or wash your face
Tips
- Always remember that aloe vera gel is a treatment option to reduce swelling, redness, and scars caused by acne. If your acne does not go away after using aloe vera gel, immediately consult a dermatologist for recommendations for a more effective and effective treatment.
- Aloe vera gel will work more effectively when combined with other acne-prone skin treatments. To get maximum benefits, try combining the use of aloe vera gel with creams and facial soaps specifically for acne-prone skin.
