Aloe vera gel is one of the most multipurpose ingredient that can be used for skin, hair and health. I have an aloe vera plant at home and I love using it in my beauty routine. It makes a great face mask and also a great ingredient for hair mask recipes! You can also consume it in the morning to build immunity and boost weight loss. Below are 15 best ways to use aloe vera gel –
15 BEST ALOE VERA GEL USES
Glowing Skin
If your skin looks and feels dry and dull, all you can do is massage fresh aloe vera gel on your facial skin and neck. Massage for 5 to 10 minutes and leave it on for additional 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse it off and pat dry.
Anti-Acne
If you have acne prone skin, you can use fresh aloe vera gel as a 10 minute face mask every alternate days. You can also make your own aloe vera serum by mixing together 2 tablespoons of commercial aloe gel and a teaspoon of jojoba oil.
Hair Growth
You can use aloe gel directly on your scalp and hair as a two hour hair mask. Alternatively, you can also blend together equal quantities of aloe and filtered water and use it as a hair mist after hair wash.
Eyebrow & Eyelash Growth
To make eyebrow and eyelash growth serum, mix together 2 tablespoons of commercial aloe gel, a teaspoon of rosewater and few drops of lavender or flaxseed essential oil. Use it on your eyebrows and lashes before sleeping.
Split Ends
You can use aloe gel to prevent your split ends from further progressing and also to prevent future split ends. Apply aloe gel mixed with some avocado pulp on your hair as a hair mask. Alternatively, you can also mix together equal quantities of coconut milk and aloe and then use it as a hair mask before shampooing.
Frizzy Hair
If you have dry and frizzy hair, all you can do is blend together half cup of fresh aloe gel and 1/3 cup of coconut oil or coconut cream. Apply this on your scalp and hair and let it sit for 2 to 3 hours before you use a shampoo.
Dry Skin
If you have dry skin, add few drops of rosehip essential oil to a teaspoon or so of aloe gel and massage it on your facial skin for five minutes. Let it sit for 10 more minutes and then rinse it off.
Oily Skin
If you have oily skin, you can add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to fresh aloe gel and use it as a 10 minute face mask every alternate days. Rinse off and pat dry.
Dandruff
If you have dandruff, add few drops of tea tree essential oil to fresh aloe gel and apply it on your scalp and hair. Massage it for a few minutes and let it sit for 1 to 2 hours before shampooing.
Itchy Skin
If your skin feels itchy and irritated, you can use fresh aloe gel on your skin. You can also make aloe vera body mist by mixing together fresh aloe vera gel and rose water. Spray it all over your body to relieve itchiness.
Sunburn
If you have a sunburn that is mild, you can rub chilled aloe gel on your skin for instant relief. It also hydrates your skin and prevents redness and pain related to sunburn. You can also blend together aloe and water and use it as a spray.
Back Acne
If you have back acne or body acne, you can use aloe vera body mist after a shower daily. To make this body mist, blend together equal quantities of rose water and aloe gel and add in a teaspoon or so of peppermint essential oil. Blend it well and transfer it to a spray bottle. Use it as a body mist every day.
Shampoo
Did you know that you can use aloe gel directly as a shampoo? Alternatively you can also mix together equal quantities of fresh aloe vera gel and liquid castile soap to make a shampoo.
Facial Cleanser
A mixture of aloe vera gel and raw organic honey makes a great soap free face wash. Simply mix together equal quantities of fresh aloe vera gel and honey and massage it on your facial skin for a few minutes. Rinse it off with water and pat dry.
Hair Fall
You can blend together half cup of fresh aloe vera gel and a teaspoon or so of rosemary essential oil. Blend it well and use it as a hair mask. Use a shampoo after 2 to 3 hours.
