Aloe vera face cream: how to incorporate it into your routine
An aloe vera face cream can serve as the moisturising step in your routine. To incorporate it, start with a product intended for facial use and plan its application alongside cleansing and sun protection. You do not need to introduce several new cosmetics at once.
The key is to understand the purpose of each step. Below, you will learn how to organise a simple morning and evening routine, what to look for when introducing the cream and how to avoid adding products that serve the same purpose unnecessarily.
1. Set up a simple facial skin care routine
Before adding anything, review what you already use. Distinguish between your cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen: each has its place. If you are following a treatment prescribed by a healthcare professional, continue to follow their instructions and fit your cosmetics around them.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends starting with cleansing, followed by any treatments, then moisturiser and sun protection. Makeup, if you use it, comes last.
To choose a cream, explore our aloe vera facial care options. If you are still deciding between formulas, our guide to choosing an aloe vera cream from the Canary Islands compares the classic and Premium versions. Once you have chosen one, the aim is to find an application order you can maintain.
2. In the morning: cleansing, moisturising and sun protection
- Cleanse your face. Use a suitable facial cleanser and dry your skin gently, avoiding vigorous rubbing.
- Apply the cream. Apply it according to the instructions on the packaging. Spread it evenly over the specified areas, keeping it away from your eyes unless it is intended for that area.
- Finish with sunscreen. Apply it as a separate step, following the recommended amount and directions for use.
A cream does not provide sun protection simply because it contains aloe vera. For that step, you need a product with labelled sun protection. If you are spending time outdoors, also seek shade and wear protective clothing.
Do not mix moisturiser and sunscreen in your hand to save a step. Applying them separately allows you to follow the instructions for each product. There is also no need to set a universal waiting time between layers: follow the directions for use and allow each product to settle before applying the next.
3. In the evening: remove the day’s products and apply the cream
In the evening, the aim of your routine changes: remove makeup, sunscreen and impurities, then provide the care your skin needs. Use cleansing products intended for the face and follow their directions for use.
You can then apply your face cream. You do not automatically need to buy a second cream for nighttime use; what matters is that the product’s instructions allow this use and that you find it comfortable.
| Time of day | Basic order | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Cleanser, cream and sunscreen. | Moisturiser does not replace sun protection. |
| Evening | Cleanser and cream. | Keep specific treatments in the order you have been instructed to use them. |
This outline is a starting point. If you already have a routine that works, you do not need to replace it entirely: you can change only the moisturiser and keep the other steps.
4. Assess the finish before adding more products
When introducing a cream, pay attention to specific details: whether it spreads easily, whether the finish feels comfortable and whether it works well with your sunscreen or makeup. Observing these details is more useful than relying solely on the name of the main ingredient.
If the combination feels too heavy, review how many layers you are applying and which ones you need. Do not compensate by reducing the recommended amount of sunscreen. If a new product causes discomfort, stop using it; a persistent reaction warrants professional advice.
Would you prefer to consider a different texture? Our article on aloe vera gel or cream compares the formats. Choosing a gel does not remove the need to check that it is suitable for facial use.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the same cream in the morning and evening?
Yes, when it is intended for that everyday use. The difference in your morning routine is the addition of sun protection; in the evening, care begins by removing the products used during the day.
Does aloe vera cream go on before sunscreen?
In this simple routine, yes: apply moisturiser first, then sunscreen as a separate layer. Follow the specific instructions for both products.
Is a face and body cream suitable for the face?
Its name indicates both uses. This is different from assuming that any cream intended exclusively for the body can be applied to the face.
Tabaiba Cosmética products for your facial skin care routine
These two options are intended for the face and body and come in 300 ml packs:
- Aloe Vera Face and Body Cream 300 ml: to incorporate the classic version into your moisturising step.
- Premium Aloe Vera Face and Body Cream 300 ml: another formula in the range for the same step in your routine.