Aloe vera accelerates healing of wounds and damaged skin, but is it useful for acne? Get the answers here…
Aloe vera can be used very effectively both internally and externally for so many different things.
But does it work for acne treatment?
Aloe Vera – What it is
Aloe Vera gel is the inner part of the aloe vera plant. It has been used for centuries for burns, to heal damaged skin, and for digestive and intestinal problems.
It has proven to accelerate healing because among other things it has the ideal polysaccharides necessary for the skin to repair. It gives the skin the “building blocks” to repair.
It also accelerates healing of the “inner skin” the delicate bowel lining.
But should you use it for acne treatment?
Does aloe vera help acne sufferers?
In one word…YES!
No doubt about it aloe vera WILL help your skin heal from the damage cause by your acne. It WILL lesson redness and swelling. And it WILL improve the overall health of your skin.
But it WON’T cure acne.
No topical or external acne treatment can cure acne. The only way to do that is internally. (See The Acne Cure E-Course).
How to use aloe vera for acne treatment
Get pure aloe gel and apply liberally topically to your skin after washing. It’s as simple as that.
I hope this works!!! uggh i have BADD ACNE and its embarassing! and if this works i will be the happiest person alive!!! lol
I had never suffered from acne, until recently a few months ago it came out of no where and I tried do many products that didn’t seem to work. So my mom recommended me to natural products such as aloe vera and it really really does work. I apply it everyday and leave on for 30 mins. and I wash my face with an aloe vera soap in the morning and before I got to bed. Natural is the best way to go. The results are amazing. Especially since, if you have scars, it will reduce or completely get rid of. Hugely recommend.
let see if this does work
this sounds like a great idea, im going to try it,
also, another miracle method you could use is HONEY.. ORGANIC HONEY, it works great!
soften your skins, reduce redness, and fade scars :]
i would recommend anyone this, make sure its organic honey though, you could get it at walmart, target..
and for faster result, get either an egg yolk, or egg white, mix it up with 1-2 tea spoon of honey, applied it on your face like a mask using a brush (make up brush that you dont use) then leave it on for 1 hr or so, do this for about 5 days, guarantee great result!
but really though, honey it self is good enough.
ummmmmmmmm so what does cure the acne will the aloe vera fade the scars?
ABSOLUTLY YES!!!!
ive tried this months ago!
it works very well, i put aloe on every night before bed and i wake up with the best looking skin that ive ever had.
its really good for me especially in the week leading up to my period!
All i can say is wow!
i had some nasty acne SEVERE!
all over my face and i started to put aloe vera on my face every night and in just weeks my skin looked amazing!
Hi everyone,
I’m a 39 yr. old working wife and mother of three teenagers. I never had an acne problem when I was a teenager…but as I was getting older into my thirties, I started breaking out with big ones (the ones that don’t have an eye) and would hurt to the touch. (pathedic huh?) well basically, I’ve tried everything that was advertised about reducing fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and acne scars..and NOTHING worked.
BUT when I went to see the dermatologist, he told me to wash my face with Cetaphil (which looks like a generic brand) then I noticed the breaking out reduced BIG TIME…now I was looking for something to get rid of all the scars the past acne had caused…Like I mentioned before, I tried everything…even the Clinique spot corrector..all I did was waste $52.00 cause the S@!$ didn’t work….I got so desperate, I went online and was looking for something to help get rid of acne scars and google displayed Aloe Vera! I’ve been using the fresh aloe vera plant every night for the past 3 DAYS and I ALREADY SEE RESULTS! ~ My face is so much smoother (pores are so small) and my face looks refreshed and glowing! I’m wanna kick myself in the A$$ for wasting so many years and money when the result product is naturally grown and FREE!!! I’m convinced this is the ONE and I will continue using this…all I do is split the plant in the middle and rub the gel all over my face and leave it on overnight. Next I’m gonna try using it during the day (in the morning after washing and leaving it on) hopefully it’ll dry before I have to put on my face powder for work…hehehe….GOOD LUCK TO ALL! I hope my story relates to some of you…cause I know how it feels. Best wishes!
according to me frm the age of 11 i am suffering from acne problem…. i tried and tried almost everything but couldn’t get a solution…..
but trust me ladies the gel of aloe vera ie no market available gel . But pure planted and taken gel works for pimples….
it reduces itching and excess oil in face and each day u can c the change in ur face a good healthy radiant clean face
dOes iT cUre pImpLes tOO???
to: angela
how many times does tou put on the aloe vera gel a day???
and did the putting of gel in the morning before face powder works well?
need your reply now
thAnkz!
I have acne on my face and a little on my jaw line… For 6 months I have tried clearing my face by means of organic products. I stuck to strict healthy eating and 2 litres of water a day, men’s multi and hair, skin and nails. Though I have felt great improvement in my energy, stress and overall appearance, I still suffer from the acne. I have an aloe vera plant. I’m going to start using this day and night and will if I see a difference report back with my conclusion. Extracting the get by slicing the leaf in half, and with a spoon, firmly squeezing up and down. The natural gel should remain clear, no green or yellow in it… that is the sap which is not good for you, coming from the green of the plant skin. Leave in the fridge away, do not expose to too much light. Will last a while in the fridge and may go a light brown, but thats no worry. Just a bit of info incase people were wondering how to use the plant itself.. which is what should be used only…
So anyway, ill come back with my findings in a few weeks..
the start date being 30/01/2011
or 01/30/2011 for the US…
My acne is terrible, has been with me for nearly 10 years, and is still getting worse.
So, same as et, im going to use aloe vera mixed with crushed niacinimide pills on 1/31/2011… Will report back in a month or two…
I discovered this site and it gives great info on acne related problems. Do you know of any other sites out there giving this amount of info? There are loads of different types of acne and degree of the condition. Do you know any more natural cures?
I dont think this works! Prove it.
JUST GOT MY ALOE VERA PLANT TO DAY AND I AM SO!! PUMPED TO USE IT..ME AND MY DAD ARE GONNA TRY IT TONIGHT. 5-13-11.. I WILL REPORT BACK WITH RESULTS
I’ve been using aloe vera for the past week, after having read this article and all the comments. I’ve got really nasty acne. The medications my dermatologist gave me, which have always worked for me since high school, suddenly stopped working. They stung my face and hurt a lot, not to mention they were painfully itchy. I would get blood marks on my face towel, and I wasn’t sure if it was my acne going from bad to worse or just the medication causing my pimples to bleed. eww, right? But this is the reality a lot of acne sufferers (including myself) have to face. Mine is the severe type, though some people say otherwise. So a few days ago, I decided I have had it with my topical medications, and I ditched them for aloe vera, which we have in our backyard. In just a couple of days, I noticed my pimples shrinking, they bleed less, and my face doesn’t hurt as much anymore. I definitely wouldn’t have wasted time, money, and effort on my dermatologist (whose PF alone does NOT go cheap at all) if I had learned about this wonder of nature earlier on.
I am 39 and have had acne all my life. I have used many over the counter products and nothing worked. After having my fifth kid I began to have acne with white puss. They are cyst. I bust them and they left terrible scars. I have been using aloe vera for a couple a weeks and it works wonders. I am looking forward to the summer and not having to wear hats to not show my scars.
Good Luck to All
The aloe works best at night but putting it on during the day only helps more.
Great Read! Love the power of “the plant of immortality”! Cleopatra knew her stuff
I have severe acne. Tell me how should i use aloe vera, should i pluck a piece,squeeze and apply the gel directly on my face or should i buy any aloe vera gel from the stores.
Let’s try it!!!
ok so i just put it on like 10 hours ago and my face is already looking healthier, less redness, smaller pores, and it looks shiny but in a healthy way not the oh i just ran a mile and im sweating like a pig kind….ive been using aloe vera on sun burns ever since i was a kid bcuz my neighbor had a plant and we always asked her for some….but i never thought it’d work on acne spots… but it does and im so happy yayayayayay thank u mother for buying the organic aloe vera juice for ur stomach problems and stuff!!!!!!
I will also gonna try it. Hopefully it’d work. . . .
I just heard about aloe vera working on acne. I didn’t start getting pimples til I was 29 and pregnant with my fourth. My neighbor happens to have an aloe vera plant in her front yard. I started using it yesterday and today is the second day. WOW! I’m impressed! my pimples are noticably smaller and my face is glowing. I went today and bought aloe soap from my local grocery store so I will use that in morning and aloe from the plant at night. Note to self: buy your own plant so your not mooching off the neighbor : )
Well, I started using aloe vera gel on my skin two nights ago and I can already see the difference.
I wash off my makeup using Clinique foam, followed by Neutrogena soap then I let my face air dry.
Once my face is completely dry, I apply the aloe vera gel (very heavily) then I put some Neutrogena moisturizer (to avoid my pillows from that sticky feeling) then off to bed.
Wash it off in the morning and it feels AMAZING! I’m an african american chick (caramel complexion) and I’ve tried EVERYTHING for my acne scars and this is the only thing I’ve used thats actually shown results.
i will start putting aloe vera gel too
Does it have to be aloe vera directly from the plant or does aloe vera gel from the local pharmacy work just as well?
it wrks
i have had terrible scars and they resulted from SEVERE acne and i had pains in my face where my sores where and i just would wake up with alone on my pillow and i have used the aloe vera gel from the store and it seems to work wonders i usually apply it almost right after my face is washed when my face still has some water on it and then the aloe just seems to real the extra moisture in and my skin feels and looks wonderful!
aloe vera is very useful for our skin. it nourishes our skin.
haaaaaaaaaa its working but very slow
Ill try this right now.. I only have the marks that those nasty acne leave….but its stinky oh well whatever
i have more acne when i start in college.i use many products but until now its not work it.now i read about the aloevera.so.i start to apply hope this is the one to solve my problem.thanks
it really works…
I get awesome changes in my skin…
I a lso was told to use cetaphil and it made my skin worse, but I only wasted about $13.00. Thanks for the advice about aloe.
I have been using this for one week. I slice open a piece of the plant and after I wash my face at night rub it all over face and neck. I can’t believe it! This stuff works better than all of the expensive creams I have. After a week I notice my face skin looks younger and I don’t know fuller just great. In the trash goes all those creams which were clogging up my pores. Simple dove soap to wash and aloe right after and that’s it that’s all you need.
Hey Guys,i hav been awefully troubled by acne n its marks and blackheads too.but i heard about aloe vera n started applying it on my face.all u hav to do iis grow the plant,cut its leaf,peel it n use the gel inside.apply the gel on ur face or afected area n keep it overnight..u ll c amazing results in few weeks.also,its good to drink fresh aloe vera juice(cut the leaf,take out the gel n crush in a mixer) which will help u hav a good skin n keep u in good health(it helps in weightloss too!)
Hope this helps…
It really works, I noticed a remarkable change in my face when I applied it this morning, my pimples looks smaller. Hope it will work and clear my acne scars. I also applied it in d night.
i,m suffering with this thing a long time ago…i,ve tried a lot to treat it………. i,ll have changes..but just for a few days…then it will be like normal again……hmmmmmmmm….hope aloe vera can cure my fate……..
it realy works,bst way to reduce acne,try once.
6/14/2011
Aloe is the best!! And I haven’t tried store bought aloe gel…
I’ve always grown it for burns, and it’s awesome on acne!! Break a piece off, and you can split down the side and rub it on, or squeeze it out the end where you broke it on.
It’s best to put on after you have washed your face at night, and if I’m going to be home during the day I’ll wash off in the morning and reapply
Ya, It really works !!…
i m 25 year old girl n i m suffered from acne.
now i m using aloe vera gel since 10 days.
now lets see what result will come out
You could also try drinking aloe, to promote healing from inside out. If you’re buying aloe, either to drink or apply to your skin, look for the seal of approval from the Aloe Vera Science Council, to certify that it’s a good quality product. Aloe should also be the first ingredient on the list, which means it’s the main ingredient.
my dad just got me the plant and i hope it works. I tried the aloe vera diet (clean 9) and it works great for my acne and acne scras. the only thing is that once im off the diet, my acne comes back and leaves horribly acne scars. i really hope the plant gel helps
hii when i was growing up i never suffered from acne problems,untill in my late twenties. it has persisted now for almost a year i have tried in vain to do away with this,please i need ur advice.
hello,,,,,,,i will try it because i have many pimples,,,,,IN MY FACE,,,,,,?????
i have had acne for 6 years and im a teenager, which can be embarrassing and you get self concious. I had the aloe vera for sunburn, and i looked on the net a nd saw that it was good for acne, i have used it for about 2 weeks, and i have noticed a massive change, and so have my mum and friends. i would recommend this to anyone, it works like a charm
i want to use it too.,i hate pimples!it’s embarrasing me everytime i see it in my face,,,,i will share to my friends too.,,that aloe vera is very good.,,,its wook!