Do you want to soothe your skin instantly during summer? Try these aloe vera ice cubes at home to refresh your skin. Tap to read the recipe!
Ingredients
To make these homemade aloe vera ice cubes you just need three ingredients: one cup of aloe vera gel, 2-3 cups of distilled water, and 2-3 capsules of vitamin E.
Extract aloe vera gel
Take one aloe vera leaf and extract the fresh aloe vera gel using a spoon. Wash the extracted aloe vera gel with normal water.
Blend aloe vera gel
Take a mixer and add the freshly extracted aloe vera gel. Blend it for a few minutes until you get a smooth juice.
Add distilled water
Add distilled water to the freshly blended aloe vera juice. Aloe vera also helps keep skin hydrated and reduces acne breakouts.
Add vitamin E
Add one capsule of vitamin E to the mixture and mix it well to combine. Vitamin E helps to repair and protect skin.
Freeze ice cube
Pour this mixture into an ice tray and freeze for 4-5 hours. Use this ice cube once a day to tighten open pores and reduce skin inflammation.
Benefits of aloe vera ice cube
Applying it everyday helps tighten your skin and reduce open pores. It also helps soothe sun burns, puffiness and skin inflammation.
Information credits
As per the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aloe vera is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce skin irritation. However, it is always advisable to do a proper patch test before applying it directly to your skin.