Skin Care Basics: Moisturizers, Sunblock & Dark Spots

Proper skin care basics involve understanding the order of sunblock and primer application. Discover how to wash your face with jojoba oil, lighten skin tone at home, and use glycolic acid toners and aloe vera to manage dark spots and redness.

Aloe Vera Gel & Dry Skin

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Corinna Underwood

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that originates in North Africa. For centuries, the gel from the plant has been used topically for treating minor burns, wounds and skin disorders such as psoriasis.

Corinna Underwood began writing in 2000. She has been published in many outlets, including Fox News, “Ultimate Athlete,” “Hardcore Muscle,” “Alternative Medicine” and “Alive.” Underwood also wrote "Haunted History of Atlanta and North Georgia" and "Murder and Mystery in Atlanta." She has a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and philosophy and a Master of Arts in women’s studies from Staffordshire University.