Have you seen your girl friends’ posts about aloe vera products such as gel, mist and facial wash on their Facebook or Instagran accounts?
Have you heard of your favorite Korean drama actress including aloe vera products on her beauty routine?
I am sure you girls are dying to know what this aloe vera craze is all about.
Of all the aloe vera product variants mentioned above, the aloe vera gel is considered as the bestseller.
If you only use this gel to soothe your sunburns after hitting the beach or to make your hair smoother, shinier and silkier, you are missing out on a lot.
Listed below are the several aloe vera gel hacks that you will surely find useful.
Healing Properties
1 Dandruff prevention
Apply a generous amount of aloe vera gel on your irritated scalp to get rid of dandruff and to promote skin tissue regeneration around your hair follicles. Aloe vera is known to have anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.
2 Heel softener
Want to soothe your cracked heels? Put on the aloe vera gel directly on the affected area. Aloe vera contains vitamins and minerals that will bring back moisture to your dry heels.
3 Acne treatment
Apply aloe vera gel directly on your face in order to achieve your dream Korean popstar’s beautiful and glowing skin. Aloe vera reduces acnes as it provides antioxidants that help fight free radical damage and ease skin inflammation.
4 Insect bite treatment
There have been numerous positve testimonies on the role of aloe vera gel in healing rashes and skin irritations. It works as a rapid natural reliever of itch and burning sensations from insect bites.
Beauty Regimen
5 Make-up primer
Mix aloe vera gel and make-up primer and gently apply it evenly on your face before putting on your favorite foundation or finish powder. The gel will even out your complexion and will make your foundation hold longer.
6 Make-up remover
Squeeze a little amount of aloe vera gel into a cotton ball and remove the excess make-up on your face. There are a lot of well-known make-up removers in the market, but it is also good to try a natural and organic alternative sometimes. Several make-up removers nowadays contain harmful chemicals that can dry up the skin.
7 Night moisturizer/mask pack
Hydrating the skin is very important to make you look youthful and fresh. After washing your face, make sure to apply a generous amount of aloe vera gel before your get your beauty sleep. It is a cheaper substitute to your regular moisturizer which is usually processed and contains harsh chemicals. With regular use of this gel, you will have a fresher and more vibrant look (just like Song Hye-kyo and Jun Ji-hyun).
Styling
8 Curl definer
Show off your sexy, hot curls by mixing aloe vera gel and coconut oil. It will create a smooth and natural-looking curl look.
9 Eye brow gel
Smoothen your messy and bushy eyebrows by putting on a small amount of aloe vera gel for a non-greasy finish.
10 After-shave cream
Relax and soothe your newly-shaved and sensitive skin by applying a small amount of aloe vera gel.
Want to try it now?
You can get one in stores like Mumuso, The Face Shop, and Nature Republic. You can also the order it online at esfolio.ph. No worries, this gel is very budget-friendly!
A 300-ml tub only costs around P99.00-P349.95 depending on the aloe vera concentration.