5 aloe vera face packs for all skin types (Gallery)

A succulent plant with rejuvenating and soothing properties, aloe vera holds many benefits for the skin and health. It is used it various forms – as a gel, oil, juice, the whole plant and in creams, soaps and tablets. A minor cut or wound, a burn or a rash can be effectively treated with aloe vera. The gel is extracted from the leaves of the plant and when applied to the skin, softens dead skin cells leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth upon regular use. It also delays visible signs of ageing like fine lines and appearance of wrinkles. While a lot of aloe products are available in the market these days, one can even plant it at home and reap in its benefits from its juice and gel. But if planting it at home isn’t possible, get an aloe vera based gel and use it for your skin. Buy moisturisers, lotions and creams which have aloe content in them. Aloe vera or aloe-based products come in handy in summers as well as winters. Its cooling properties provide instant relief from sunburn in the summer by hydrating the skin and in winters, it helps get rid of dryness by adding moisture to the skin.