Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel in Healing Burns

Aloe Vera Gel is superior to treat Second Degree Burns than SSD Cream

The Journal of Pakistan Medical Association reports that a research team of plastic surgeons carried out a study to test the effectiveness of Aloe Vera Gel to 1% silver sulphadiazine cream (SSD) to treat second degree burns. 

The researchers found that burns of patients treated with Aloe Vera healed significantly quicker and experienced much better and earlier pain relief than those treated with the silver sulphadiazine cream. 

According to a statement from one of the study authors, "Thermal burns patients dressed with Aloe Vera gel showed advantage to those dressed with SSD regarding early wound epithelialization (the process in which a wound is covered with or converted to cellular tissue) or, earlier pain relief and cost-effectiveness." 

A second degree burn

Source Wikipedia

First Degree Burns

The most common degree of sunburn and the easiest to recognize on fair-skinned people. 

Skin is pink to bright red and feels painful.

Second Degree Burns

In second degree burns the skin is burned to such an extent that the body's defense mechanism tries to protect the skin by sending fluid into the affected area to stop the burning process, which causes blisters to develop. 

Skin starts to blister 

Third Degree Burns

Third degree burns are often deadly because the body is out of fluid and the patient's cells have been deeply damaged. 

Cracked open skin that may look like small fissures

"Dried-looking" skin 

DIY Aloe Vera Face Masks and Skin Treatments

We have compiled some of the, quickest, most popular and easy-to-make Face Masks and Skin Treatments for you: 

Aloe Vera Facial Scrub

Aloe Vera Mask to Relieve Sensitive, sun-damaged and dehydrated skin

Aloe Vera Mask for Radiant Skin

Aloe Vera Treatment for Age spots, Blemishes, Skin Whitening & Pigmentation marks 

Aloe Vera Skin Detox Mask

Aloe Vera Facial Scrub - The perfect cleanser for morning and night

You will need:

• 3 tbsp of Aloe Vera Gel
• 2 inches of cucumber
• 2 - 3 tbsp of almonds 
• 1 tbsp of oatmeal

To make your face mask:

Blend almonds in a blender until they turn into a thick paste,

add the cucumber, Aloe Vera gel and oatmeal and blend again until mixture is smooth but not too smooth

Apply to face, neck and chest and gently massage into the skin or use a facial scrubber to apply the mixture

If you want to use this as a scrub, rinse off and then pat dry 

For use as a facemask leave on for about 15 minutes before you rinse off and pat your skin dry

Note! 

Although it is better to make the scrub/mask fresh each time you want to use it, you can also make a larger batch and keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days!

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Aloe Vera Mask to Relieve Sensitive and/or sun-damaged and dehydrated skin

You will need:

§       2 tbsp of Aloe Vera gel

§       2 inches of cucumber (with or without skin)

§       2 tbsp of natural full fat bio yoghurt

§       A few drops of Rose or Witch hazel Water

To make your face mask:

Blend all ingredients together into a paste and apply to your face. If the mixture is too runny you can add some wheat germ. Apply to face, neck, chest or affected areas and leave on for about 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing off with water and tap dry the area

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Aloe Vera Radiant Skin Mask:

You will need:

§       1 - 2 tbsp of Aloe Vera Gel

§       1 tsp Honey

§       Pinch of Turmeric

§       1 tsp Milk 

§       A few drops of Rose Water

To make your face mask:

Mix 1 tsp of honey and 1 tsp of milk with a few drops of rose water and a pinch of turmeric to form a paste

Add the Aloe Vera gel to the paste and mix well (If you have a strip or cubes of Aloe Vera you have to blend it first)

Apply evenly to face and neck for approx. 15 to 20 mins before rinsing it off with water and pat your skin dry with a clean towel

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Aloe Vera Treatment for Age spots, Blemishes, Skin Whitening & Pigmentation marks 

You will need:

§       Juice of 1 Lemon 

§       2 - 3 tbsp of Aloe Vera gel

§       A few drops of Rose water 

To make your face mask:

Mix all ingredients together and apply with a cotton ball or clean make up brush to areas you wish to whiten and gently massage into the skin

Leave on for 20 to 30 mins before rinsing the mixture off with cold water

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Aloe Vera Skin Detox Mask

You will need:

§       2 tbsp of Aloe Vera gel

§       1 Mango

§       1 banana

§       Juice of 1 Lime 

§       Wheat germ (optional)

To make your face mask:

Blend all ingredients together into a paste and apply to your face. If the mixture is too runny you can add some wheat germ

Leave on for about 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing off with water