Rejuvenate your skin any time of the day by making your own facial mist with aloe vera. Just mix one tablespoon on rose water and one teaspoon of aloe vera gel in a spray bottle. Shake it thoroughly to ready your elixir. To have an extra cooling effect, you may store it in a fridge.
Try: Amara Beauty Aloe Vera Gel, $15.95
Try: Amara Beauty Aloe Vera Gel, $15.95
Mix equal parts of aloe vera gel and sweet almond oil in a container. Mix it thoroughly and apply every night with clean finger tips to have smoother skin around your eye area. It will also diminish the appearance of eye bags when you're feeling a little extra sleep deprived.
Try: Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Gel, $7.90
Try: Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Gel, $7.90
Did you know that aloe vera can also help with hair growth? As such, it makes for a great DIY lash and brow serum. Combine equal parts of castor oil and aloe vera gel. You can apply it to your lashes and brows directly with a Q-Tip, brush or spoolie.
Try: Kate Blanc Cosmetics Aloe Vera Gel, $9.99
Try: Kate Blanc Cosmetics Aloe Vera Gel, $9.99
Prevent razor bumps and enjoy seriously silky-smooth skin by making your own shaving gel. Mix three parts aloe vera gel and one part olive oil together and apply directly to skin — then just get shaving!
Try: Aloderma Pure Aloe Vera Gel, $9.99
Try: Aloderma Pure Aloe Vera Gel, $9.99
Remove deep-seated dirt and dead cells from your skin by exfoliating with a DIY aloe vera scrub. Mix a half cup of aloe vera gel and quarter cup of brown sugar granules. (You can also add some coconut oil for a more moisturizing mixture.) Gently massage into skin for five minutes, then wash it off — and enjoy your newly glowy complexion.
Try: Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel, $19.95
Try: Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel, $19.95