Chapped Lips Remedy: Aloe Vera Mask

Photo Credit: Noortje Schmit

Ingredients:

• Aloe Vera gel/plant

Method:

1. If you are using the plant, use a knife to remove the skin of the aloe vera to reveal the gel (be careful of the spikes on the edges). Scrape out the gel. 
2. Apply the gel on your lips to soothe the pain and hydrate your lips 
3. Use this treatment daily

Why this works

Aloe Vera has anti-fungal properties which help get rid of bad bacteria on your lips. It is also rich in antioxidants. Aloe vera stimulates collagen which smoothens the lips and heals it. It is a humectant which means it helps retain moisture. 

Acne Remedy: Turmeric and Aloe Vera

Photo Credit: Steven Jackson Photography

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Aloe Vera
• 1 tbsp Turmeric

Method:

• Mix the ingredients to make a paste
• Apply to your acne. Leave on for 15 minutes
• Rinse off
• Use daily

Why it works:

Aloe Vera is able to stimulate collagen production. This quickens healing and wound repair. When your skin is inflamed the aloe vera cools it down and helps your skin heal. It also has antibiotic activity which helps kill bacteria and fungi. It helps treat tissue injury and kill bad bacteria so it works well for acne. Turmeric helps reduce inflammation because it can block the production of certain prostaglandin chemicals. It is also an anti-biotic agent.

Caution: Turmeric leaves a yellow stain on your skin