4 Homemade Creams With Aloe Vera That You Should Not Miss

Homemade creams with aloe vera are very popular in cosmetics. They are found in different formats and with different formulas, depending on the type of skin and the problem to be treated. To find out which one may be the most appropriate for our case, it is best to consult a dermatologist.

In case the professional authorizes it, we can also prepare our own homemade versions, following some very simple recipes, such as the ones we will discuss below.

Moisturizing cream with aloe vera

Ingredients

• 1 cup of cucumber (100 g)
• ½ cup of aloe vera (100 g)

Preparation

• We will peel the cucumber.
• We will take an aloe leaf and cut it into thin slices.
• Next, we will do the same with the aloe vera gel.
• Besides, we will extract another stalk and extract the pulp.

• We will put everything in a container and beat until homogenized.
• Then, we can store the mixture in a glass container and freeze. So we can use it for a maximum of 15 days.
• We will apply this cream with the help of a brush every night before going to sleep.
• We will let it act for 20 minutes. No need to rinse afterwards.

Cream with aloe vera to reduce blemishes on the face

The spots appear on the skin as a result of the passage of time or as an effect of the sun. It is something that we could remedy by always wearing adequate protection, and using moisturizers from an early age.

However, when they appear on the skin, there are very useful natural remedies that will help us reduce them. They won’t make them go away, but they can soften their presence.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of aloe vera (100 g)
• ¼ glass of milk (50 ml)

Preparation

• In a bowl, we will place the milk and aloe vera (ensuring that there is more gel than milk) and we will beat to homogenize.

• In this case we will use a cotton pad to apply the cream where we have the stains.
• Once applied, we will let the skin absorb the cream and we will go to sleep. 
• The next day, we will wash with warm water.

Homemade creams with aloe vera for stretch marks

Stretch marks are very difficult to combat. They appear due to weight changes, pregnancy or hormonal changes.

Stretch marks are formed from the breakdown of the collagen, elastin and reticulin fibers that make up the skin. It is common that at first they have a reddish tone, until little by little they acquire a white or purple color that is somewhat unsightly.

There are many people who resort to surgery to get rid of them, however, with these homemade creams with aloe vera we can take care of the affected skin. 

Although we must be clear that we will not make them disappear, we will hydrate the area and try to nourish it to hide them.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of aloe vera (100 g)
• ½ cup of avocado pulp (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (16 g)

Preparation

• We will mix the aloe, the avocado and the olive oil in a bowl and beat until homogenized.
• We will apply this cream in those critical areas where we have stretch marks.
• We will let it act for 40 minutes.
• After that time, we will remove with the help of warm water.

Homemade creams with aloe vera hair

Aloe vera is very effective in hydrating the scalp and keeping it healthy and strong. In fact, on the market you will find very effective shampoos with aloe vera to treat both dandruff and hair loss.

Ingredients

• Aloe vera gel (necessary amount depending on the length of the hair)
• Optional: honey or castor oil.

Preparation

• We will apply the aloe vera all over the scalp with gentle massages.
• We will let it act for 15 minutes.
• We will wash with normal shampoo and always making gentle movements.
• We can mix aloe vera with honey to obtain a much more hydrating and aromatic mixture.

Aloe vera is a very common element that we can use in different ways. Therefore, it is very easy to prepare our own shampoos, lotions, cream baths, etc., at home.