benefits of applying aloe vera on face daily - #18874
I am kinda desperate for some advice! Lately, I’ve been hearing about the benefits of applying aloe vera on face daily, and I can't stop thinking about it. A friend of mine swears by it, and she’s got that glowing skin I’ve always envied. Last week, I decided to give it a shot. I found this huge aloe vera plant in my garden (don’t even know how it got there) and started cutting off little pieces, applying the gel directly to my face every morning. At first, it felt so refreshing, like a mini spa treatment at home. But then, just a few days in, I noticed my skin was getting weirdly dry and a bit itchy? Is that normal? I thought aloe was supposed to be super moisturizing and soothing?? Also, am I using it wrong? How many days does it take to really start seeing all these supposed benefits of applying aloe vera on face daily? I’ve read that it can help with acne, but I’ve always struggled with breakouts, and now I'm worried I’m making it worse! There’s like a million articles out there saying the benefits of applying aloe vera on face daily are incredible, but is everyone’s skin really different? Should I keep going or back off? I'm just so confused and don’t wanna mess my skin up more than it already is!
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