I was checking out my analytics page and saw this in the query section. And, then, I remembered many people had asked me this particular question earlier. So, I thought I would make a post of this.
Aloevera and Sun Protection
Aloevera, in itself, doesn’t provide any sun protection of its own. It, in fact, cures the damages caused by sun’s rays.So, you can call it more a after-sun treatment than calling it a sunscreen. Aloevera is a very versatile plant which can treat sunburns as easily as it can slow down the aging of the skin. The gel has healing properties instead of protection properties.
Sunscreen
There is a reason for the existence of wide variety of sunscreens in the market. And, I have time and again asserted their importance in skin care. As a personal opinion, I would always assert that it is better to rely on products available in the market for such a product than trying out your own remedies without proper research.My personal favourites are Zinc Oxide sunscreens but a stable chemical sunscreen also does a good job. Choose one according to your budget and be regular and diligent in its application, specially, in the summers.
Shaili says
March 31, 2012 at 4:41 AMi have dropped you an e-mail regarding this article..do check out !
Anonymous says
March 31, 2012 at 6:47 AMcan u suggest me good sunscreen
Swati Murti says
March 31, 2012 at 11:51 AMthis one is a very good sunscreen, the best I have used till day in the chemical sunscreens range: http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2011/05/neutrogena-ultra-sheer-dry-touch.html
Anonymous says
May 19, 2014 at 5:05 PMHi Swati Murti, have you tried the Aloe vera products from the forever living products range? Many thanks
Rahul says
April 2, 2012 at 9:59 AMMs Swati Murti..
your reviews are nice. helpful in deciding products to buy for an individual.
thank you
🙂
Swati Murti says
June 15, 2012 at 1:11 PMthanks!
Anonymous says
April 3, 2012 at 1:59 PMHEY!! is it ok to use fresh aloe vera gel for very sensitive skin?
Swati Murti says
June 15, 2012 at 1:10 PMyes 🙂
Anonymous says
June 15, 2012 at 7:33 AMyes it totaly is…but only for moisturising and healing in case of sun burns
Swati Murti says
June 15, 2012 at 1:10 PMyes 🙂
Anonymous says
September 19, 2012 at 3:25 PMMy skin is very sensitive the moment I use any kind of cream orsunblok I get pimples on ma face…kindly tell me a kind of sunscreen that’s for very sensitive and a lil oily skin…
Swati Murti says
September 22, 2012 at 2:05 PMthe only sunscreen which I like and recommend is neutrogena dry touch…its said to be matte but its not exactly so you can do one thing – apply a good amount of sunscreen on the face and neck and other exposed areas, keep it for 15-20 minutes and then blot with tissue paper so that extra products gets soaked off. this way your skin would remain matte and pimple-free. hope this helps 🙂
Anonymous says
April 7, 2013 at 7:06 PMOw long does it takes aleo vera gel to cure sunburn
Swati Murti says
June 16, 2013 at 4:10 PMdepends on the severity of the sunburn. generally aloevera is quite soothing and applied everyday time and again should help the sunburn in a day or two. at least it would reduce the severity!
Anonymous says
July 8, 2013 at 8:56 PMyou are wrong…aloe contains a natural SPF
Swati Murti says
July 29, 2013 at 10:14 AMyes, but it is not enough to protect from harsher rays of sun.
farhaan mirza says
July 30, 2013 at 3:35 PMcan i get my real colour of skin before sunburn using alovera????
Swati Murti says
August 9, 2013 at 2:28 PMwell, it will take some time but yes you can 🙂
Anjali says
November 22, 2013 at 10:35 AMCan you advice about the products of Oriflame. Do they help in getting a flawless skin.
sahiba arora says
November 9, 2015 at 1:04 PMYes it does. Oriflame has a wide range of beauty products which help in getting flawless skin. just use it on a regular basis n u will defntly see the difference. M using it for about an year now n i recommend this brand to every one.
Kiranmayi Vedantham says
January 4, 2014 at 5:27 AMI have acne prone skin.Are sunscreens with mineral oxides advisable to me?
Anonymous says
June 17, 2014 at 7:22 AMI have both Aloe Vera gel and Lancaster tan maximizer.. I want to use both and was instructed to put both twice a day. What comes first? And can i put both at the same time?
Anonymous says
June 21, 2014 at 1:10 PMWith an spf of 20, why Aloe Vera can not be used as a sunscreen?
Anonymous says
July 11, 2014 at 4:11 PMUsing aloe gel as sunscreen …tans your skin… aloe vera gel Makes your skin darker when used in presence of sun..i read it somewhere!
Vanessa Perez says
December 31, 2017 at 8:48 AMYes, raw Aloe Vera can make your skin darker or leave you with a shade darker in certain areas if used on the face around sunlight. It is wise to use raw Aloe Vera at night time if used as a face mask. For the use of Aloe Vera in other body parts I am unsure if has the same consequences as the face under sunlight. Also, raw Aloe Vera can stain light colored clothing yellow so keep that in mind. My family loves Aloe Vera and we always have plants around but then again I live in Southern Texas so Aloe Vera grows here in the wild as well.
Vanessa Perez says
December 31, 2017 at 8:51 AMbut I am unsure how aloe vera gel works because those products have other ingredients added. I only know about raw fresh Aloe Vera.
P C Acharya says
April 11, 2015 at 8:20 AMI used to cut a fresh alovera leaf and apply the pulp inside, over my face as sunscreen. Need to stop that then. Thanks for the knowledge contribution !!
David Billa says
August 10, 2015 at 1:37 PMMs. Swati murti
Can you please tell me some fairness cream that will effect without pimble problems.
Swati says
August 12, 2015 at 3:41 AMSorry, I do not promote fairness products!
Rachael says
February 10, 2016 at 3:26 AMIts ok for dark skin to use sunscreen product, if yes which of the product can u recommend for me
Zaara shaikh says
April 12, 2016 at 8:16 AMCan i use sunscreen and aloevera gel both at the same time? Like if i hav applied aloevera gel on my face and above it can i apply a sunscreen.
Yukti says
May 17, 2016 at 11:52 PMHello,
Is it advisable to use sunscreen after applying aloe vera gel every morning ? I generally apply lacto calamine and then my sunscreen. I’ve a very oily skin.
Swati says
June 9, 2016 at 4:30 PMhi Yukti. use a hydrating lotion or serum and then follow up with sunscreen. not all aloevera gels in the market go easy on the face. try this one:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/03/rustic-art-aloevera-gel.html
swatii Sharma says
January 11, 2017 at 3:21 PMDoesn’t natural aloevera burns out skin if applied in direct sunlight?
Swati says
January 12, 2017 at 11:04 AMno, Swati. it does not burn but you must apply sunscreen whenever out in sun. I would say applying aloevera is great only at night or at home treatment. it definitely can not replace sunscreen.
nisha says
May 19, 2017 at 6:23 PMthn wat abt aloevera sunscreens??..is it advisable fr an oily skin prsn to use aroma magic aloevera gel sunscreen spf 20??? .i heard its good fr goin out wid it..is it???
NAYAN says
June 26, 2017 at 12:19 AMMa’am after home remedy for suntan is it compulsory to apply sunscreen??
jose neto says
July 19, 2017 at 10:36 PMI loved the matter about sunscreen
Samia says
October 25, 2017 at 1:28 PMHi , I have severe sun burn on my face. Can I use aloe vera gel before going into sun? Will it protect myour skin for further sum burn?
Maria says
March 4, 2018 at 3:08 AMCan i apply neutrogena sunblocker on top of pure olea vera jell on my face n go out in the sunny days
Swati says
March 7, 2018 at 5:51 PMhi Maria. I would say do not apply aloevera gel in the day time. apply it to soothe your skin once you are back home. opt for a day time moisturizer instead.