When hair follicles become clogged with excess oil (sebum) or dead skin cells, it often leads to acne, also known as pimples. Several factors can contribute to acne breakouts, including hormonal imbalance, aging, poor diet, stress, and inadequate skin care routines. These blemishes typically appear on the face, neck, chest, and back, often leaving people feeling self-conscious.
While over-the-counter treatments may offer temporary relief, natural home remedies are often more effective in the long run and come without harsh side effects. Among the most trusted natural remedies is aloe vera, a plant widely praised in Ayurveda and traditional medicine for its healing properties.
Often referred to as the “miracle plant” or the “plant of immortality,” aloe vera provides multiple health and beauty benefits. Here are some of the reasons why aloe vera is considered effective in managing acne:
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The sap of aloe vera contains gibberellins and polysaccharides, which have antibacterial and antiseptic properties that help fight Propionibacterium acnes (the bacteria responsible for acne).
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Its soothing and anti-inflammatory qualities reduce redness, swelling, itching, and irritation — common symptoms of acne.
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Magnesium lactate in aloe vera relieves itching caused by breakouts, while its salicylic acid and essential fatty acids help minimize acne flare-ups.
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Glycoproteins in aloe vera promote healing, reducing pain, redness, and discomfort associated with pimples.
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With natural astringent and antioxidant effects, aloe vera cleanses clogged pores by removing dirt, dead skin cells, and excess oil, thus preventing new breakouts.
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Rich in vitamins C and E, aloe vera strengthens the immune system, nourishes the skin, purifies the blood, and supports faster skin cell regeneration, helping the skin heal from acne more quickly.
Aloe vera can be applied directly to the skin or combined with other natural ingredients to enhance its effectiveness. Below, we’ll explore three of the most popular and effective ways to use aloe vera for reducing acne.
Method – 1: (Aloe Vera)
This is the simplest way of using aloe vera on acne. Here we are applying aloe vera directly to get rid of pimples.
Steps to be followed…
- Wash the acne affected skin areas with mild soap and warm water.
- Dry the skin with a soft and clean towel.
- Take a thick aloe vera leaf and cut its edges to open the leaf.
- Then gently squeeze the gel from the leaf and spread this gel on the pimples affected skin areas.
- Wait for few minutes to get dry completely on skin.
- If you want, you can wash it off with lukewarm water followed by cool water or else leave it like that.
- For more effective results, apply the aloe vera gel at night time before bed time and leave it for overnight.
- Repeat the aloe application regularly for 2 – 3 times a day to get faster relief from pimples.
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- Or simply blend aloe vera gel with little of water and apply it on affected skin areas by using a cotton ball.
- Alternatively, boil pre-shredded aloe vera leaves in water for at least 15 minutes and turn off the heat. Let it cool down and strain it. Use this solution to wipe it off on affected skin areas.
Method – 2: (Aloe Vera Mask with Lemon)
Lemon disinfects the skin pores to clear acne-causing bacteria and other impurities. This face mask heals acne and its scars on the skin.
Steps to be followed…
- Squeeze out to extract aloe vera gel from aloe leaf and place it in a bowl.
- Add few drops of fresh lemon juice in aloe gel.
- Stir it well till both are mixed properly and apply it on the clean face and neck as a mask.
- Massage it gently for 2 – 3 minutes for the mix to get absorbed into the skin.
- Wait for 15 – 20 minutes and wash it with warm water.
- Pat your skin dry with a soft and clean cloth to apply moisturizer (or a little of aloe vera gel).
- Store the remaining mix in an airtight container and place it in refrigerator for regular usage.
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- Also, replace the lemon juice with raw honey and follow the same process.
- Or add egg white (from an egg) in the aloe – lemon mix and spread it as a face mask.
Method – 3: (Aloe Vera Wiping Liquid with Calendula Tincture)
This combination is very effective in removing excess oil from skin pores and inflammation, as it cleanses and closes the skin pores. It is an aloe vera mix used to wipe your skin for clearing acne.
Steps to be followed…
- Add 2 tablespoons of calendula tincture in 3 – 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel.
- Then mix it in 1/4 cup of cooled boiled water.
- Stir well and use this solution to wipe your face for twice daily till these pimples are completely disappeared from skin.
- Simply you can carry this mix in an empty spray bottle to anywhere and use it regularly to clear the acne or pimple blemishes.
Tips and Precautions:
- Drinking aloe vera juice is another best way of clearing acne from inside the body.
- If you don’t have aloe vera plant handy then use organic aloe vera gel or juice that are easily available at health food stores or at your local pharmacy.
- Regular aloe application not only speeds up the healing process of acne but also decrease the potential for acne scars on skin.
- It’s not necessary to wash off the aloe application on the skin after getting dried completely, as it looks like normal skin.
- Be sure to check it on your skin to know whether it causing any allergic reaction or not and then continue using it regularly.
- Use organic aloe vera soaps which have glycerin for twice a day to reduce acne along with dry and flaky skin. Also, use aloe vera containing creams, cleansers or gels regularly.
- You can also mix tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, cosmetic clay, rosewater, turmeric, milk, and sugar, etc. with aloe vera gel and spread it on skin to get rid of acne and its scars.
- It’s recommended to fix your healthy diet and lifestyle, follow proper skin care hygiene, less usage of cosmetic products, reduce stress levels, etc. to get rid of these pimples now and then.
So, stop waiting and start using aloe vera for pimples. Let me know which one worked well for you in eliminating your acne.
