Aloe Vera Masks for All Skin Types

Thanks to its multiple benefits and properties, aloe vera can be good for all skin types. We only need to mix it with the right ingredients.

Reviewed and approved by the doctor Karla Henríquez.

Written by Okairy Zuñiga

Last update: 26 May, 2022

Aloe vera is a medicinal plant. It has been used for thousands of years for treating skin injuries such as burns, ulcers, wrinkles, and acne. The richness of this great plant also makes it ideal for beauty treatments. Here, we want to share some aloe vera masks that you can use for your skin type.

For dry skin

Aloe vera masks are an ideal formula. First of all, you can create an effective and cheap treatment for your skin. In addition, you don’t need to use chemical products.

Thanks to its hydrating properties, aloe is an excellent home remedy. Thus, it treats skin dryness and leaves your skin as smooth as silk.

Aloe vera and coconut oil

When your skin is dry, you need an extra dose of hydration. And so, this allows you to prevent the signs of aging that appear with time.

Of course, this aloe and coconut oil mask is the perfect way to do it!

Ingredients

• 1 aloe vera leaf
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil

Preparation

• First, take the aloe leaf and cut it lengthwise from one end to the other.
• Then, take out the transparent gel from inside.
• Put the gel in a clean dish and add the coconut oil.
• Then, mix until you have a smooth paste.
• Wash your face and neck. Then, apply this mask before going to sleep.
• To get the best results, let it work all night long and take it off in the morning.

Yogurt, fresh cucumber, and aloe vera

Do you want to fight dry skin, but don’t like the texture of coconut oil? In this case, you should try our second aloe vera mask.

You’ll see that it’s very hydrating without being heavy.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of pure aloe vera gel
• 2 tablespoons of natural yogurt
• 6 tablespoons of fresh cucumber juice

Preparation

• Mix all of the Ingredients in a container.
• Then, put the mask on your skin.
• Let it work for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

For greasy skin

Greasy skin has a big problem: the never-ending battle with a shiny face. Those who have this kind of skin know how difficult it is to put on makeup or treat it.

Also, it’s more prone to get blackheads, pimples, or acne.

However, this natural face mask can help!

Egg, honey, barley, and aloe vera masks

This is a very effective mask. It balances the fat in your skin without leaving it dehydrated.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• The gel from one aloe vera leaf
• A teaspoon of honey
• 2 tablespoons of barley flour

Preparation

• First, mix all of the ingredients until you get a paste that’s almost a liquid.
• Then, apply it on your face with the help of a brush.
• When the mask dries, rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Facial rejuvenation mask

Has sun exposure given you wrinkles? Are bad eating habits starting to show through your face? If so, you’ll love the next mask.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, juiced
• 1 aloe vera leaf gel
• 3 drops of vitamin E

Preparation

• Wash your face well.
• Mix the aloe vera and the cucumber juice. Then, apply it to your face so it’s absorbed.
• When you feel your skin slightly tighten, rinse it with lukewarm water.
• Take the vitamin E in your hands. Apply it using circular massages on your face until it’s completely absorbed.

Aloe facial masks for getting rid of wrinkles

Wrinkles are one women’s greatest nightmares, and they can appear for all kinds of reasons. However, there are ways to treat them.

Lemon and aloe vera masks

This is a great, cheap, and easy-to-make mask. Give it a try!

Ingredients

• 1 aloe vera leaf, gel removed
• A lemon, juiced

Preparation

• Put the aloe vera gel in a clean container.
• Then, juice the lemon and add it to the gel. Mix them until you get a smooth texture.
• Wash your face and neck. Then, apply the paste.
• Let it sit for 15 minutes. Then, rinse with lukewarm water.
• Repeat this treatment every day until you have completely eliminated the wrinkles from your skin.

Aloe vera and honey

Combining the hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties of honey with the hydrating and healing properties of aloe makes a great remedy for fighting facial wrinkles.

It will make your skin super smooth all day without needing to use anything else.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of honey
• An aloe vera leaf, gel removed

Preparation

• Mix the ingredients well.
• Apply it on your face and let it work for 15 minutes.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Choose the aloe masks that work the best for your skin and use them. You should use them at least once per week for best results.