This aloe vera mask is your lifesaver after a day at the beach
Did you enjoy lying on the beach? Or in the garden with your laptop? I hope you applied sunscreen well, because that sun is very nice, but it also has its downsides. It is skin cancer awareness week and responsible sunbathing is the topic of the day. If you really want to do it right, you should use at least seven teaspoons of sunscreen for your entire body. That means about half a bottle of 200 ml per day, which means you need to take about four bottles per week per person on vacation. That sounds like a lot, but it is really necessary. Annelijn from Skin Kliniek also gave you these tips for safe sunbathing.
Since the sun isn't showing itself this weekend, we can take care of and restore our skin. An aloe vera mask is the answer. This plant is known for its healing properties. Are you sunburned? Then use cooled aloe vera to soothe your skin. It helps keep your skin supple and because it consists of 99 percent water, it is a nice moisturizer. It also helps with wounds or itchy bumps. Were you bitten by a mosquito? Fresh aloe vera will help you. You can buy an aloe vera plant for less than 20 euros and it is your go-to solution for this summer. This time I am making a mask with pure aloe vera and two extra ingredients that you definitely have at home. Are you joining in?
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P.S.: In general, aloe vera has no side effects. It is hypoallergenic. However, the plant can cause irritation and allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to this plant. Your skin may feel red and burning but usually goes away quickly.
