You’ve probably heard of the many benefits of aloe Vera for skin and beauty and wonder if it could also be safe for beards. The truth is that there are no risks involved with the regular use of aloe Vera mask, and if anything, you stand a lot to gain. From smooth, silky skin to soft, healthy-looking hair, you surely want to try an aloe Vera facial treatment.
Aloe Vera can indeed help with stimulating the follicles and promoting hair growth. To get the best results from a mask treatment, you will need to combine the aloe with other ingredients to increase hair growth. You can find out more below on how best to use Aloe Vera for beard growth and care.
How to Use Aloe Vera Mask for Beard Growth?
An Aloe Vera mask is intended to help exfoliate the skin and add nourishment and lock in moisture. When it comes to growing long and curly facial hair, using the right ingredient in your Aloe mix can make the difference. And some of the best preparations include
1. Aloe Vera and Lemon Juice
If you aren’t aware, lemon makes a good vitamin C source, which also helps in the synthesis of collagen. Increasing the collagen synthesis in the skin can help with the production of facial hair.
Ingredients
- Two tablespoons of aloe Vera gel
- one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Procedure
Mix the two ingredients until you notice a fine paste and apply on the beards for 30 minutes. You should ensure you massage it gently into the follicles with your fingers. Rinse after with water and towel dry.
Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil
There are numerous ways coconut oil is beneficial to the body. Together with Aloe Vera, it can be even more advantageous to the skin and hair. To make this all-natural face mask, all you need is
Ingredients
- Extra virgin coconut oil
- Fresh Aloe Vera gel
- Few drops of water
Procedure
The preparation is straightforward, as all you need do is combine the ingredients to form a paste and apply on the face and beard line. You want to ensure you mix it thoroughly and leave the mask on for up to 30 minutes for each session. Wash your face with warm water afterward, and repeat the process to achieve the desired result.
3. Aloe Vera and Castor Oil
Another popular natural method of beard growth is with the use of Aloe Vera and castor oil. In place of castor oil, you can also use argan oil for beard growth. Argan or castor oil, on its own, is capable of stimulating hair growth and, together with aloe juice, could quickly increase its potency.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Aloe Vera gel
- Two (2) tablespoon of castor oil
- Two (2) tablespoon of Fenugreek powder (optional)
- Clean towel
Procedure
Gather all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly until you get a smooth paste. You can do this in the evening and leave overnight so the fenugreek powder can dissolve into the solution. Apply directly on the beards and leave in for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water and towel dry. You can repeat this process weekly.
Final Note
There are numerous health benefits of Aloe Vera, which include healthy-looking skin and facial hair. Using an aloe mask and other hair stimulating ingredients such as coconut, argan, and castor oil can help with quick results.
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Anthony Walker is founder and editor in chief at Beard Base. You will often find him rocking out a different beard style, and searching for new, improved tips and tricks for facial hair maintenance. Anthony also gives vent to his creativity by writing illuminating articles on the subject, striving to share his knowledge and reveal the simplest, yet the most effective ways for grooming your facial hair.
