Nopal Face Mask to Hydrate the Skin

Read in EnglishWhat are the benefits of nopal? Good for diabetics, with antiviral properties, rich in antioxidants… This vegetable has it all and more, as it can also be an ingredient in your homemade masks.According to researchers from the Faculty of Higher Studies Cuatitlán at UNAM, nopal mucilage, also known as nopal slime, has properties capable of forming films to retain water and keep moisturizing materials for a longer time, which is why it is used in cosmetics.Nopal has many beauty benefits that we are unaware of, but just like the aloe vera plant, it has a gel-like pulp that is beneficial for the skin. It also contains vitamins A, C, and E that prevent skin aging and help protect, hydrate, and rejuvenate it.Nopal on the skin also evens out skin tone, blurs spots, and eliminates wrinkles and fine lines. Nopal cellulose balances the skin's pH and can help control oil production. Finally, it contains amino acids that act as natural exfoliants that remove dead skin cells accumulated on the face.How to Make a Nopal Face Mask to Hydrate the SkinFor this nopal mask, you will need other homemade ingredients, such as oats, carrots, and aloe vera, which you will only need to blend together. Below, we list the exact amounts you will need of each:½ nopal1 tablespoon of aloe vera1 tablespoon of oats1 carrotAfter blending them together to obtain a homogeneous mixture, clean your face and neck and apply the mask to both. Allow it to act for 20 minutes, and once the time has passed, rinse with warm water and use your moisturizing cream to finish hydrating. You can use this nopal mask every 15 days.