The trick to getting healthy glowing skin overnight is to care for your skin before you go to bed. In this post, are face mask ideas with aloe vera gel that can help you make your skin glow. If you haven’t used fresh aloe vera yet, then it is time to apply it to your face and see magic. Read below for the uses and benefits of aloe vera on the face overnight, side effects, and some FAQs. Give a try at this extraordinary natural agent “Aloe vera gel” overnight. I’ve shared 10 simple overnight aloe vera face masks for all skin types. Dry, oily, acne-prone, or sensitive face, the Aloe Vera gel works its magic on every type of skin.
If you think that your busy work routine is keeping you away from your well-deserved beauty sleep and salon visits, then these aloe vera overnight beauty masks are the best option for you.
You can use the gel directly from an aloe vera plant or buy a from a health store. I always prefer plant aloe vera gel because of its wide range of benefits for the skin. Scroll till the end to know the benefits of aloe vera gel on the face overnight first, then the face masks recipes that you can easily make at home with only kitchen ingredients.
What Is An Overnight Face Mask? When Should I Apply Overnight Face Mask?
An overnight face mask is simply a mask that is applied before you go to sleep. You leave it on your face overnight and wash your face the next morning with the cleanser. Unlike other types of face masks that you need to wash after 1 hour or less. The main objective of overnight face masks is to provide extra hydration and help the skin to repair itself by providing nourishment to the skin throughout the whole night.
Benefits Of Aloe Vera On Face Overnight
- Treat eczema and psoriasis
- Treat sunburn
- Remove dark circles and puffiness
- Fight acne
- Lighten blemishes and dark spots
- Helps with sign of ageing
- Soothe irritated skin
- Treat damaged skin
- Eliminate dead skin cells.
- Moisturize skin
- Hydrate rough flaked skin
- Treat fungal and bacterial infection
- Treats minor burns, wound and cuts.
How To Extract Aloe Vera Gel From The Leaf
Do you know how to extract the aloe vera gel from the leaf? If you are an aloe vera lover like me, then you already know but, if you always use store-bought aloe vera gel then, here is the procedure below:
- Cut off the leaf from the plant
- Wash it properly.
- Let the leaf stand upright in a sink or any plate for about 20-30 minutes to let the yellow sap drain out completely. This sap is called aloin, and cause irritation.
- Wash it again.
- Remove the spines/edges with the knife.
- Remove the top and the bottom layer carefully.
- Now, gently scoop out its gel with the spoon or knife.
- Blend it to form a gel like that will be easy to use on your face.
- You can store aloe vera gel in the freezer for 1-2 months and in fridge for 8 days.
How To Use Aloe vera On Face Overnight
You can use aloe vera on your face overnight as a mask. Below are mentioned top 10 simple aloe vera face masks for all skin types.
- Aloe vera and cucumber
- Aloe vera and saffron
- Aloe vera and mint
- Aloe vera and vitamin e
- Aloe vera and rice water
- Aloe vera and green tea
- Aloe vera and milk
- Aloe vera and turmeric
- Aloe vera and watermelon
1.Aloe vera And Cucumber Overnight Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Cucumber juice (1 tablespoon)
- Almond /coconut/olive oil only for dry skin (few drops)
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
- You can store the mixture of cucumber juice, aloe vera gel and oil for 4-5 days in a fridge.
2.Aloe vera And Saffron Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Saffron (few strands)
- Almond /coconut/olive oil only for dry skin (few drops)
- Mix aloe vera gel and saffron and leave it for half an hour before use.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
3.Aloe vera And Mint Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Mint juice (1 tablespoon)
- Almond /coconut/olive oil only for dry skin (few drops)
- Blend aloe vera gel and 4-5 mint leaves.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
- You can store the mixture of mint, aloe vera gel and oil for 4-5 days in a fridge.
- This face mask is best for dark spots.
4.Aloe vera And Vitamin E Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Vitamin e oil (1 capsule for oily skin and 2-3 capsule for dry skin)
- Tea tree oil for oily skin (few drops)
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
5.Aloe vera And Rice Water Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Rice water (1 tablespoon)
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
6.Aloe vera And Green Tea Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Green tea extract (1 tablespoon)
- Almond /coconut/olive oil only for dry skin (few drops)
- Boil water and add green tea. Let it boil for few minutes. Strain the tea and mix with aloe vera gel
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
- You can store the mixture of green tea extract, aloe vera gel and oil for 4-5 days in a fridge.
7.Aloe vera And Tomato Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Tomato juice (1 tablespoon)
- Almond /coconut/olive oil only for dry skin (few drops)
- Grate tomato and strain to get the juice.
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
- You can store the mixture of tomato juice, aloe vera gel and oil for 4-5 days in a fridge.
8.Aloe vera And Milk Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Boiled milk/ raw milk/ coconut milk (1 tablespoon)
- Mix both the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
9.Aloe vera And Turmeric Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Wild turmeric (1 pinch)
- Almond /coconut/olive oil only for dry skin (few drops)
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
10. Aloe vera And Watermelon Face Mask
- Aloe vera gel (2 tablespoons)
- Water melon juice (1 tablespoon)
- Almond /coconut/olive oil only for dry skin (few drops)
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Wash your face and apply this mask on your face.
- Massage for few minutes.
- Leave it overnight on your face.
- Wash your face next morning with the cleanser.
Aloe vera On Face Overnight Side Effects
It has as such no side effects but some people with sensitive skin may experience:
- Itching
- Slight burning
- Extra tightness if your skin is dry because aloe vera gel as drying effect. Or if your skin is dry to make sure to mix oil.
FAQs About Aloe Vera On Face Overnight
Q. Can I leave egg white on my face overnight?
A. No, it will take 15 minutes to dry egg white on the face so it is not advisable to leave it overnight.
Q. Can I apply honey on the face overnight?
A. Yes, it is great for moisturizing the skin. Using honey overnight on the face might make things a little sticky. Mix with rose water to apply or use it in the daytime.
