5 types of aloe face mask for glowing skin

Mix aloe and other ingredients ( see below

together in a bowl until you get a spreadable consistency (make sure it's not too runny!)

1. Apply the mask to your face and let sit for a few minutes. Five to 10 usually does the trick. Just don't let it sit for longer than 20 minutes, as it can lose its moisturizing effect and potentially cause irritation when sitting on the skin for too long.

2. Rinse your face thoroughly and pat dry.

3. Apply an occlusive cream or oil to keep all the moisture in. ( cetaphil body lotion)

5 DIY aloe face masks for glowing skin.

While there's no shortage of ingredients that go great with aloe, there are a few add-ins of note to target specific skin concerns. These five recipes can target just about any skin issue you've got, from run-of-the-mill dryness to irritation to oxidative stress.

1. Aloe vera and honey mask, for skin-soothing.

Honey offers soothing benefits, making it a perfect addition to an aloe vera face mask. You may be familiar with the antibacterial effects of honey (particularly of the Manuka variety), and adding honey to your aloe mix can calm redness, reduce scarring, and moisturize the skin. Just be sure to add less honey than aloe (a 1:2 honey-to-aloe ratio might be best, ) or the mixture will be rather sticky.

If honey's not your thing, another great ingredient for soothing inflammation is colloidal oatmeal, as colloidal oatmeal can "suppress pro-inflammatory chemicals, called cytokines, as well as histamine,".

2. Aloe vera and apple cider vinegar mask, for gentle exfoliation.

Aloe is already naturally exfoliating (it contains beta-hydroxy acid and salicylic acid, which will help to gently exfoliate the skin, Plescia tells mbg). ACV is also naturally exfoliating, but it might be helpful to pair it with a soothing agent like aloe. Plescia agrees: "It's great to pair apple cider vinegar with an anti-inflammatory such as aloe vera to help lessen potential skin irritation."

If you don't have ACV on hand, another great option is adding a physical exfoliator, like some sugar or coffee grounds, as these granules can gently remove debris and pair great with soothing aloe.

3.  Aloe and turmeric mask, for skin-brightening.

To target skin discoloration, you'll want to have this brightening turmeric mask at the ready. Curcumin, the main ingredient of turmeric, has a slew of skin benefits, from neutralizing free radicals to reducing hyperpigmentation. Because aloe is a dark spot remedy in and of itself, adding turmeric to the mix can give this mask quite the skin-brightening boost.

Don't have turmeric? Citrus fruits can do the trick: "Lemons or oranges with their high vitamin C content might help to even skin tone.

4. Aloe and coconut oil mask, for moisturizing.

For dry, flaking skin, coconut oil (or olive oil, says Plescia, if that's all you've got) is your go-to add. Coconut oil is a great natural moisturizer for the skin, especially for those who suffer from eczema. When paired with aloe, it's a hydrating powerhouse of a mask. But proceed with caution if you're experiencing breakouts: "Coconut oil can lead to breakouts, so be careful if you're acne-prone,.

5. Aloe vera and yogurt mask, for even skin tone.

Got probiotics? While we've just only scratched the surface in terms of skin microbiome research, the science looks promising for reducing acne and evening skin tone. For more of a hydrating boost, combine aloe with this common kitchen ingredient for some skin-healthy benefits.