Alright, so you’ve got questions about Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel on your face — totally fair. Aloe vera is often celebrated, but as with anything, it’s not a one-size-fits-all. Since you’re noticing dryness, there’s a chance you might be overdoing it or your skin may not be loving a particular ingredient in the gel. Aloe vera itself is generally moisturizing but sometimes other additives in commercial products might strip moisture or irritate some skin types.
Following up with a moisturizer after applying the gel could definitely help with that dryness. It kinda acts as a seal, keeping all the good stuff you just applied locked in. Check if the gel’s got alcohol, as some formulations use it as a preservative and it can be drying.
As for the acne or irritation, could be due to a couple of things. If your skin tends to be sensitive to gels like this, it might not be the aloe vera itself, but maybe another component in the formula. Patanjali and others often add fragrances or preservatives that are not A-okay for every skin. Combination skin can be tricky – you might wanna test a small patch over a few days to see how your skin reacts before full-on committing.
Long-term effects? The notion of skin dependency isn’t really something I’d worry about here. Aloe vera isn’t like steroids. But, yeah, balance is super important. If the skin feels extra sensitive, think about giving it a break or alternating with other skincare stuff.
For precautions, avoid popping it onto open wounds or burns as sometimes less is more with healing skin; soothing with pure aloe vera straight from the leaf might be gentler. Regarding under makeup, some people find it a bit sticky or it pills up—so maybe not the best primer.
In essence, rooting back to Ayurveda, take a gentle approach. Always listen to your skin’s response. And if something feels off, it’s a sign to switch things up.
