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Aloe vera is an amazing plant. It contains about 75 different compounds including loads of the good stuff: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes. Aloe vera’s leaves have three main layers consisting of the outer (green) rind, the middle latex, and the inner gel, which is chock full of nutrients.
Not only does aloe vera contain vitamins A, C, and E (which serve as antioxidants to fight free radicals), but B1, B2, B6, and B12 that help to detox. When applied to the skin, aloe can hydrate, remove bacteria, heal wounds, and promote overall skin health.
One of the latest beauty trends is to utilize aloe vera ice cubes for the ultimate soothing skincare routine. Here are 8 benefits of aloe vera ice cubes:
Aloe vera is often associated with sunburn relief because of its incredible ability to soothe the skin, relieve redness, and stimulate collagen production. People have been using the aloe vera plant as a natural relief of sunburns for thousands of years. Applying it to the skin adds a cooling sensation, so having some aloe ice cubes ready in the freezer for those sizzling summer days can provide immediate relief to sunburnt skin.
However, it’s important to use natural aloe vera gel for your ice cubes because store-bought aloe vera and after sun formulas often use alcohol, synthetic fragrances, and other pain-relieving ingredients (like lidocaine) that can cause adverse allergic reactions or dry skin.
For example, if you read the label of after sun aloe gel by a brand like Banana Boat, you’ll notice that aloe isn’t one of the main ingredients—and it only contains a fraction of non-organic aloe in the formula. Seven Minerals’ aloe vera gel is cruelty-free, 99 percent organic and does not contain lidocaine.
Acne is caused from bacteria, dead skin, and oil entering pores and blocking hair follicles. The skin becomes inflamed, resulting in painful, raised bumps on the surface. Ice cubes can help reduce the swelling of acne, while the antibacterial properties of the aloe vera helps to kill the harmful bacteria, and in turn, reduces the existing acne. This combination also heals blemishes and minimizes visual scars.
Give your skin a freshening up by using aloe vera and ice as an exfoliator. The salicylic acid in aloe vera serves as a natural exfoliator, plus, the surface of the ice helps remove dead skin cells while also rejuvenating the skin.
As people age, their skin loses collagen, which normally provides structural support for pores. As collagen diminishes, the pores begin to widen. Excessive exposure to the sun can also contribute to the loss of collagen. For a more radiant glow, ice can tighten the skin and it also constricts blood vessels, thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Combining ice with aloe vera takes this up a level. Using the two in tandem can make your face look more youthful by working to minimize your pores, plus, aloe vera has been shown to increase collagen production and improve the skin’s elasticity.
Because aloe vera ice cubes help decrease blood flow, they can also alleviate that sleepy overnight look around your eyes. Aloe is loaded with antioxidants, so it’s very effective at reducing puffiness. Ice shrinks dilated blood vessels to reduce swelling, and using these two DIY treatments together can generate immediate results so you’re ready to start the day.
Ice is a long-time beauty hack to use before applying makeup because the ice temporarily helps to minimize pores so that makeup can be applied more smoothly. The aloe vera also helps to soothe and moisturize, so aloe vera ice works as an excellent makeup primer.
If you live in a dry area, or are prone to chapped lips, aloe vera ice cubes can solve that! The ice calms the inflammation and aloe vera works wonders on dry skin. You may also want to consider following up your moisturizing aloe vera ice treatment with some coconut oil to lock in the moisture.
Waxing eyebrows and facial hair is incredibly harsh on your skin. It can cause small wounds, inflammation, and redness — all which aloe vera ice cubes remedy. Apply the aloe vera ice immediately after waxing or tweezing for one minute, then continue the treatment for short intervals for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Making aloe vera ice cubes is a piece of cake. If you don’t have an ice cube tray already, it’s worth paying a little more for a silicone ice cube tray because their flexible nature makes the ice much easier to remove. In addition, unlike cheap plastic trays that crack and break, silicone trays last for a long time. For that reason, they’re considered a more sustainable alternative to plastic.
Once you’ve got your trays, squeeze some of Seven Minerals’ aloe vera gel into the cube slots, and freeze them for three to four hours (depending on your freezer’s settings).
For even more options, you could add essential oils like lavender, rose, or tea tree oil – depending on what you’re using the ice for (tea tree aroma can sometimes be too powerful to use near the eyes and nose). Other variations to help reduce oily skin and unclog pores include mixing aloe vera with green tea, or, if you have a juicer, it can be combined with fresh organic cucumber juice.
Once your aloe vera ice cubes have frozen, rub the cubes on your face, sunburnt area, or lips for about a minute. If you have sensitive skin, you can also wrap it in a light cloth beforehand. You’ll find it is an incredibly refreshing feeling that’s a great way to begin your day, and an excellent addition to your regular skincare regimen.
