Aside from being the punchline of your dad’s favourite joke (”Ello Vera!”) aloe vera has several important medicinal benefits when converted into a gel, making it a popular household item. Below are some ways it can be used which you might not have known about.
Make-up Removal
A popular use of aloe vera is the removal of make-up. Many products which already do this are harsh and irritating on the skin. In comparison, aloe vera toners are gentle on the skin.
Soothing Minor Cuts and Burns
Aloe vera can be used in the event of not only sunburn, cuts and rashes, but also to soothe conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. In a gel form, it has anti-inflammatory properties which make it excellent for treating minor wounds.
Soothing Stings and Bites
We all know the pain of having a run-in with a mosquito, or even stumbling into some stinging nettles – the itching that follows can be unbearable! Thankfully, the gel can help soothe this discomfort.
Exfoliation
Mixing aloe with brown sugar will help to exfoliate whilst leaving your skin feeling refreshed and revitalised.
Foot Cream
Similar to acting as an exfoliant, aloe vera gel can treat dry or cracked feet and can help soothe Athlete’s Foot.
Anti-ageing Cream
Mixing aloe with coconut oil will create an anti-ageing remedy which will leave your skin feeling uplifted and can reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Treating Bad Breath
Good news for all those with bad morning breath – aloe vera can be mixed with water or apple juice to soothe acid indigestion, which is a common cause of bad breath.
Night Cream
Egg whites and aloe vera juices can be used to form a hydrating face mask which can be worn to bed to work its magic overnight.
Eyebrow Gel
Keep those eyebrows on fleek by gelling them in place with a thin layer of aloe vera gel.
Hand Sanitizer
The antibacterial elements fight off germs whilst soothing your skin at the same time. Again, this is perfect for those with sensitive skin which can become irritated by other creams or gels.
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