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Today I found an article on traditional cosmetic in aloe vera. The most interesting thing for me is that was written by a boy. I am delighted that we have men who can teach us these things. The original article is in spanish so I’ve translated for you.
Here the complete article:

Natural Cosmetics with Aloe Vera

Fabricarte your own natural aloe vera cosmetic is easy, they are healthy, natural and have no contraindications. But before you start should do a test: impregnating a swab in the aloe gel and gently rub a small area of your skin, wait a while and if no reaction (redness, itching, irritation, pimples …) has passed the test of cotton. Aloe vera has a pH similar to skin and cases of allergy or intolerance represent less than 1% with this simple test will leave doubts.

MOISTURIZING CREAM DAY: A little trick to get good hydration is that Do not dry your self after showering. This will preserve the moisture of the skin by applying a mixture of vegetable oil (the most effective are the avocado and olive) that fixed, and aloe vera, which achieves maximum penetration. Leave the mixture act few minutes and then clears the skin.

FIRMING CREAM OR ASTRINGENT: Especially recommended for oily, dry skin and firms the skin after washing.

FIRMING CREAM OR ASTRINGENT: Especially recommended for oily, dry and maintain their skin after washing.

You can make a wonderful astringent from rubbing alcohol or witch hazel (ask for it in health food shops and delicatessens) and perfume. Mix aloe gel and multiply its ability to penetrate, nourish the skin and be smooth and soft.

ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM AND EMOLLIENT: Have a cosmetic and therapeutic effect. On the one hand soften and lubricate the skin and reduce and relieve inflammation.

To prevent dryness and wrinkles can use a rich antioxidant, olive oil. Scatter it over the skin and rub it up, add cream or aloe vera gel and massage again, with this you get a maximum penetration of the oil and power action. Let him act a few minutes and rinse yourself well to remove the glossy film that leaves aloe.

MASK: Crush some fresh fruit or seasonal vegetables (strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, grapes, bananas …) Mix them with aloe gel and spread the resulting paste on the skin, massage gently and leave it until the fruits are lose moisture. This mask will flood your skin of vitamins, activate blood circulation and will leave you a luminous complexion.