Is aloe vera gel a facial cream? Can aloe vera gel replace facial cream?

Aloe vera gel can be said to be a skin care product that is widely used in life. It can not only be used for sunburn and burns, but also for cuts, acne removal, etc. So is aloe vera gel a facial cream?

Is aloe vera gel a facial cream?

Aloe vera gel is not a facial cream, but it can be used as a facial cream and can also play a good moisturizing role on the skin. However, it is best not to use too much aloe vera gel, because aloe vera gel has a high sugar content. If the skin cannot absorb it, it will easily cause mud and reduce the skin's absorption effect. If you use aloe vera gel on dry skin in winter, you may feel that the moisturizing strength is not very high and your skin will feel dry quickly. If used on oily skin, it will work great. Aloe vera gel is very effective in summer. It can moisturize the skin and is not greasy at all. It is very refreshing and you will feel very comfortable after applying it.

Can aloe vera gel replace facial cream?

Aloe vera gel cannot replace facial cream. The main function of aloe vera gel is to calm and reduce inflammation, so it is suitable for use on sunburned skin, and also for use when there are wounds or sensitive skin; while facial cream is a daily skin care product used to lock in moisture and moisturize. The nutrients in it are more thorough and comprehensive than aloe vera gel. After using facial cream, the moisture on the skin can be locked, but aloe vera gel does not have much moisture-locking effect.

Which should I use first, aloe vera gel or facial cream?

You should apply aloe vera gel first. Because aloe vera gel is very easy to absorb, although it contains gelatinous substances, its water-based components are stronger. After applying it on the face and the skin is completely absorbed, the entire skin will not be greasy, so applying facial cream at this time can lock in moisture for a long time. If you apply aloe vera gel after applying facial cream, the aloe vera gel ingredients will be difficult to be absorbed by the skin because the water-based ingredients in aloe vera gel will find it difficult to penetrate the oily ingredients in the facial cream and directly act on the skin.

Precautions for using aloe vera gel

1. Aloe vera gel is mostly made from high-purity aloe vera leaves. Aloe vera has a certain sensitization rate, so be sure to do a sensitivity test before use. That is, apply it behind the ear for 1 hour to see if any sensitivity occurs. If there is no sensitivity, it can be used normally.

2. Due to the limitations of process conditions, different manufacturers have different ways of extracting aloe vera. Some manufacturers' aloe vera products have not eliminated irritating ingredients such as aloe-emodin, so each time you change the brand of aloe vera gel, you must do a sensitivity test before use.

3. Aloe vera has a certain degree of photosensitivity. When storing aloe vera gel, it should be placed in a cool, dark place to help maintain the freshness of the aloe vera. At the same time, when the sun is strong during the day, pay attention to sun protection after applying aloe vera gel.