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
Aloe vera also does a good job of fighting dandruff. You can directly apply aloe vera gel to the roots of your hair at night then rinse it off the next morning. Tip: Make sure your hair is wet before the application.
Try: Green Leaf Naturals Aloe Vera Gel, $11.95
Try: Green Leaf Naturals Aloe Vera Gel, $11.95
Combine aloe vera gel, honey, olive oil, and an egg yolk in a bowl. Mix it until the concoction gets a smooth paste texture. Apply the mask on your scalp and hair and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse it off, then follow with your regular usual shampoo and conditioner.
Try: Sky Organics Aloe Vera Gel, $13.95
Try: Sky Organics Aloe Vera Gel, $13.95