My face stings after applying aloe vera gel

Many people use aloe vera gel as a daily skin care product. Because aloe vera gel is made from natural nutrients extracted from aloe vera, people can use it with peace of mind. Moreover, aloe vera itself has the effects of whitening and skin care, anti-inflammatory and sterilization, so the aloe vera gel made from it is also extremely powerful. Aloe vera gel generally has no side effects on the human body, but recently some people have felt stinging on their faces after touching aloe vera gel. What's going on?

Why does my face sting after applying aloe vera gel?

1. Skin dehydration

Aloe vera gel contains amino acids and polysaccharides, so it is very good at hydrating and moisturizing. It can quickly replenish the lost water in the skin and restore the collagen in the skin. However, if the skin is in a relatively dehydrated state and suddenly water is poured into it from the outside, it can easily cause the pores to shrink drastically, thus causing a stinging sensation.

2. Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is more prone to allergies than other skin types. Therefore, it is normal to experience stinging on the face due to allergies after using aloe vera gel. In addition, if the skin's stratum corneum is thin and has poor tolerance to the outside world, such as red blood-streaked skin, this type of skin is most easily irritated, resulting in a stinging sensation.

3. Skin is not suitable

You should know that different brands of aloe vera gel may contain slightly different ingredients. When you use an aloe vera gel and your skin feels tingling, it is very likely that some of the ingredients in it have irritated your skin. This does not mean that you are not suitable for using aloe vera gel. You just don't need to use this type of aloe vera gel.

4. Using inferior aloe vera gel

Aloe vera gel is a skin care product extracted from the aloe vera plant using the freeze-stabilization method. However, different brands of aloe vera gel have different ingredients, prices, quality, and effects. If you feel a tingling sensation on your face after using aloe vera gel, it is likely because you used inferior aloe vera gel.

What should I do if my face feels stinging after using aloe vera gel?

1. If the stinging sensation is caused by lack of water on the skin, you should strengthen the hydration of the skin and use more hydrating skin care products, such as hydrating essence, hydrating masks, etc.

2. If your skin is allergic to this aloe vera gel, it is recommended to change to another brand of aloe vera gel.

3. If you use inferior aloe vera gel, you should stop using it immediately and rinse off the excess aloe vera gel on your face with clean water immediately. Stop using any other skin care products first and allow the skin to repair itself. Usually after 30 minutes to 1 hour, the stinging sensation on the skin will disappear, then you can proceed with other skin care.

What should I do if I feel stinging after applying aloe vera gel?

1. Choose aloe vera gel with guaranteed quality and learn about the ingredients in the aloe vera gel before purchasing.

2. Before using aloe vera gel, it is best to apply toner, lotion and other hydrating and moisturizing items to inject moisture into the skin in advance. This will not only facilitate better absorption of the aloe vera gel, but also greatly reduce the chance of skin tingling.