Help! The hot & sweltering weather is giving me zits!

Oh my, the weather these couple of weeks are almost unbearable! Believe me when I say I might have the most sensitive skin around. I get a breakout just being in the sun for 15minutes, so you can imagine how the weather lately has been (trying) to wreak havoc on my face. I say trying, because I have found something to combat the zits from popping (though not completely treating the problem) , clogging pores and getting heat rash. I must first clarify that it does not totally heal the problem of acne, but it can provide a temporary soothing relief and also to help in the application of  makeup
I decided to write about this and share with my readers because I have noticed lately many of my regular clients who come to me for makeup styling are having tiny zits popping up on their usually clear skin.

Ok, so here is what you need to get. Jorubi Aloe Vera Gel.

Everyone should own a tube of this in their household. And here is why : This multi-purpose wonder gel has this stated on the back of the tube :

Stabilized aloe vera gel which can be used as a moisturizer, or as general first-aid agent to soothe, promote healing and bring relief to the following conditions: Pimples/Acne, Ulcers (including mouth ulcers), haemorrhoids (Piles), stretchmarks, rashes, minor burns (including sunburn), bruises, cuts/abrasions and insect bites.
May be applied liberally often as needed.

Goes to show how mild this organic gel is if it can be eaten (if applied in mouth for ulcers).

I have always kept a tube of this Jorubi aloe vera gel in my fridge for as long as I can remember. I keep it in the fridge because the cool gel works better at calming inflammed zits which are usually warm to the touch. The cooling sensation is also extremely welcoming on sunburns and heat rash. Also helps to soothe dry flaky skin.

There is a smaller tube which I carry along in my makeup case for my outdoor gigs, one in my personal makeup pouch and one big tube in my studio. There are other brands of aloe vera gel, but the other one I have tried will sting the eyes. Ouch.

Facts of why aloe vera gel is good for the skin :

Inside the Aloe Vera plant there is a gel like substance. This gel has a huge range of vitamins especially vitamin e which is wonderful for the skin, Amino Acids & Enzymes. Aloe has a very close match to our skin’s pH balance. Therefore, it is able to moisturize and heal skin fast. Aloe is absorbed into our skin 4 times quicker than water.

Here's how I use it for zits or to 'seal' skin broken from a pimple.

- Cleanse face
- apply aloe vera gel on areas with zits, acne or if skin was recently broken from a pimple. (if skin is broken from a pimple, you will find that it's not possible to apply makeup over it). Can be used as a moisturizer but I find it has a 'tightening and too matt' effect afterwards, so I would not use this solely as my face moisturizer prior to makeup. If you need to apply toner, this gel will be applied after the toner.
- This gel needs a couple of minutes to set in and dry up. If not, makeup cannot be applied smoothly.
- apply your moisturizer and sunblock before makeup


You may find this inexpensive natural healing agent at Watson's or Guardian Pharmacy. I usually buy the largest tube whih is around SGD$20.