You have probably heard about aloe vera and its wonders. Apparently, it is a magical plant that has an enormous number of benefits. I have been on my healthy skin journey because of aloe vera. It has become my favourite skincare discovery. I am obsessed with anything aloe vera basically because it is THAT good.
Anyway, this is the aloe vera gel I am currently using. I definitely used the heck out of this gigantic tube! I got this baby from Guardian for RM20, and you can get this at Guardian and apparently online too. You can totally make any aloe vera gel work, be it from a different brand or straight from the plant, but my skin loves this one so much! Aloe vera has 1001 benefits and these are the ways I use my aloe gel for:
Treating puffiness
Aloe vera is very much helpful in treating the puffiness of your eyes. Just grab aloe vera gel and dab it on your under-eye area. It helps a lot, especially in the morning.
Healing wounds
If you have any wounds, blisters or cuts (like I always do) on your skin, just rub the aloe vera gel gently on the affected area to heal them fast. It is true because I have tried it quite a few times ;)
A lip treatment
You guys know my drying... It is the worst that can happen to me because I love to rock liquid lipstick. To combat dry and chapped lips, I just apply the aloe vera gel on the lips to hydrate and heal them. Sometimes when I feel extra fancy-schmancy, I love to mix it with a little bit of olive oil and it works wonders as a lip balm! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
Removing dandruff
I know that aloe vera gel is very multi-purpose and multifunction. So I tried to apply the gel in the front area of my hair and scalp and tell you what, it did a great job at removing my stubborn dandruff!
Soothe sunburn
Aloe vera gel is the perfect remedy for sunburned skin because it has cooling properties and is anti-inflammatory. It heals the skin from layer to layer and helps to retain moisture from there. I go to campus by motorcycle, so aloe vera gel is definitely a gem because it gets the job done y'know. I apply it all over the face, hands, arms, and feet. No sunburn skin no more!
A makeup remover
I have had a hard time finding the best makeup remover for my skin because I have an oily skin type and most makeup removers at stores are oil-based. So, I have a friend that uses aloe vera gel as her makeup remover and I thought maybe I can give it a go. And yes gurl, it is a simple and effective alternative if you are facing the same problem as me. I just dip my cotton pad into the aloe vera gel and swipe away the day. It does not feel sticky, greasy or whatsoever. So fresh so clean!
A moisturizer
If you don't already know, aloe vera gel can also act as a moisturizer. I have been using my aloe gel as a moisturizer and I have been incorporating it into my skincare routine for years now. It suits well my skin, I have had a hard time finding the perfect moisturizer for my skin type and I guess this one will do.
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Are you a fan of aloe vera gel like me?