Aloe vera serum is one of the masks that has a wonderful effect and benefits for the skin. Aloe vera is a magical plant, as it treats the body from the inside and the outside. You can eat it, drink it, or even apply it topically on the outside of the skin. In both cases, it is very useful. But if you try to take aloe vera juice to treat skin problems, it does not taste good. Some may be able to eat it, but it is not good at all. So how much better to use it topically on the skin from the outside to benefit from it on the skin. And you can grow aloe vera even on your balcony to get the fresh and wonderful aloe vera. In general, there is nothing better than aloe vera for natural skin and hair care. So, we will show you the recipe for aloe vera serum, it is a 100% natural and organic “serum”. Adding lemon to aloe vera gives it strength as well, but it is too acidic, which makes it unsuitable for people with sensitive skin.
Benefits of aloe vera serum
- Aloe vera acts as a natural moisturizer, as it moisturizes and nourishes the skin well while you sleep at night.
- The consistency and density of the water-like serum is suitable for all skin types.
- Aloe vera fights wrinkles, dark spots and uneven colors with prolonged use.
- The lemon in the serum is rich in vitamin C, which helps lighten skin tone and acts as an antioxidant as well
Ingredients of Aloe Vera and Lemon Serum
aloe vera serum
- Aloe vera leaf.
- 1 lemon
- You will also need some tools such as: a knife and a spoon to extract the pulp from the aloe vera leaves. You will need a hand mixer or grinder to get the aloe vera juice from the pulp of the aloe vera. And a clean container to store the serum
Extracting the pulp from inside the aloe vera leaves is not difficult, just follow the steps below.
1- Wash aloe vera leaves with clean water to get rid of dirt.
2- Slit the paper on both sides and peel off the skin from the paper on one side.
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3- Extract the aloe vera pulp from the peeled leaf.
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4- Mix the pulp to obtain aloe vera juice using a hand blender.
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5- You can squeeze a little lemon and put it on top of the aloe vera juice (optional).
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6- Mix them well and store the serum in an airtight container.
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If you put the juice of a whole lemon in the serum, the moisturizing properties of the aloe vera may suddenly disappear, so just add a few drops of lemon to the aloe juice.
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How to use aloe vera serum with lemon
If you put lemon drops in the serum, you should use the serum only at night after you cleanse the skin. But if you do not add lemon zest to the serum, you can apply this treatment serum during the day as well, after cleansing and smoothing the skin. Lemon juice makes the skin sensitive to light, so you should not use it during the day.
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So you can use this medicated serum at night when adding lemon to it. You will feel light stings at first, but not for long. Massage the serum onto the face and neck in circular motions to get the benefits of a massage as well. The serum is easily absorbed by the skin because it is made of pure natural aloe vera.
This serum helps greatly in giving the skin the hydration it needs, especially in summer. Also, with regular use, the skin appears more glowing, and looks brighter and clearer.
The only problem with this serum is that it does not contain any preservatives, so it must be made fresh every 4-5 days. And it should be kept in a cool place (refrigerator). This may be the reason why some people turn to other products that contain vitamin C, such as Garnier White Night Cream.
Quick tip: If you feel like your serum doesn’t smell good within 3-4 days, that’s a bad thing. Get rid of it and make a new one. This serum is very beneficial for your skin and this is what you will notice with use
