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When talking about beauty products and skin care routine, we can't miss out aloe vera gel.
It has a lot of beauty benefits both for skin and hair.
So let's see some of them along with my DIYs
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When talking about beauty products and skin care routine, we can't miss out aloe vera gel.
It has a lot of beauty benefits both for skin and hair.
So let's see some of them along with my DIYs
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FOR SKIN
MASSAGE GEL
A good facial massage enhances your look and gives a healthy glow..Instead of investing in high end products, use aloe vera gel for facial massage.
MOISTURIZER
Mix aloe vera gel with your moisturizer or use it alone as a moisturizer..It hydrates your skin and gives a natural glow.
NIGHT CREAM
DIY night cream.
Mix aloe vera gel with vitamin E oil and you can also add almond oil to it..This will be the best night cream for dry skin especially during winters.
FOR EYEBROWS AND EYELASHES GROWTH
Mix aloe vera gel with equal parts of castor oil and apply this using a spoolie or old mascara wand to your eyebrows and eyelashes and there you have thicker eyebrows and lashes in a month. Use this daily before bed.
PRIMER
Instead of investing in primers, grab your aloe vera gel..It evens out your face and acts as a primer for your makeup to last long..After your CTM routine, apply aloe vera gel and then do your base makeup.
EYE MAKEUP REMOVER
Makeup removers, micellar water and cleansing milks are mostly not in the affordable range and even if they are, they contain a lot of chemical substances..So use aloe vera gel as a makeup remover..Take some gel in a cotton pad and massage over your eyelids for 2 minutes and then you have your makeup off.
FACIAL MIST/ TONER
DIY facial mist/ toner (for dry to normal skin types).
Mix equal parts of rose water and aloe vera gel and store it in a spray bottle..There you have your very own facial mist or toner..This comes so handy during summers for instant refreshment.
FACE SCRUB
DIY face scrub.
Mix equal parts of aloe vera gel with sugar and there you have your scrub..This can be used as a body scrub too..Don't be harsh..Go with gentle upward and circular motions and use this twice or thrice a week..Instant glowing bright skin is guaranteed.
SPOT TREATMENT FOR ACNE/ PIMPLES
Mix equal parts of glycerine, rose water and aloe vera gel together..Apply this mixture over your pimples and even dark spots..This helps to heal them soon.
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1. Honey with aloe vera gel
Ingredients
Honey 1 tbs
Aloe vera gel 1 tbs
Sugar 1 tbs (optional)
Mix them all together and you can also add 1 tbs of sugar to this mixture..Apply all over your face and neck and wash it off with luke warm water after 20 minutes.. This helps with uneven skin tone, dark spots, acne, pimples, hyperpigmentation.
Honey 1 tbs
Aloe vera gel 1 tbs
Sugar 1 tbs (optional)
Mix them all together and you can also add 1 tbs of sugar to this mixture..Apply all over your face and neck and wash it off with luke warm water after 20 minutes.. This helps with uneven skin tone, dark spots, acne, pimples, hyperpigmentation.
2. Fuller's earth with aloe vera gel
Ingredients
Fuller's earth (multani mitti)
Aloe vera gel
Rose water
Mix 2 tbs of fuller's earth (multani mitti) with 1 tbs of aloe vera gel and few drops of rose water..This is one of the best face mask for oily skin people..Oily skin people can use this mask thrice a week and for normal to dry skin, once a week is enough.. Wash this mask after 15 minutes and it helps in fading away those dark spots, helps to cure pimples, hyperpigmentation.
3. Neem face mask
Ingredients
Neem powder
Wild turmeric
Aloe vera gel
Rose water
Mix 2 tbs to 3 tbs of neem powder with aloe vera gel and a pinch of wild turmeric (optional).. Apply this all over your face and neck.. Wash it off after 15 minutes..Do a patch test before applying..This works best for oily acne prone skin and help with acne, pimples and some skin infections too.
4. Anti-tan mask
Ingredients
Rice flour
Aloe vera gel
Turmeric/ wild turmeric
Aloe vera gel is so good to treat sun burn and tan..Mix 2 tbs of rice flour with a pinch of turmeric and mix them into a thick paste by adding aloe vera gel.. Apply this over the affected area like face, hands, legs and scrub gently.. Wash this off after 15 to 20 minutes..Do this weekly once for effective results.
5. Sandalwood mask
Ingredients
Sandalwood powder
Aloe vera gel
Rose water
Mix sandalwood powder with aloe vera gel and apply to your face.. Wash this after 15 minutes..It gives instant brighter looking skin and by being consistent, you can attain flawless skin..You can use this mask weekly once or twice.
6. Spot treatment mask
Ingredients
Aloe vera gel
Potato juice
Lemon juice
Mix 1 tbs of aloe vera gel with 1 tbs of potato juice and 2 to 3 drops of lemon juice.. Apply this over your dark spots or highly pigmented skin.. Avoid using lemon directly as it can cause irritation..Do a patch test before using..You can also apply this mixture on your entire face and wash it off after 10 to 15 minutes.
FOR HAIR
HAIR SPRAY
DIY hair spray.
Mix aloe vera gel with rose water and a few drops of almond or olive oil..Store it in a spray bottle..Spray this on your hair to make it look fresh and healthy..You can use this spray daily..It will result in soft smooth shiny hair.
SCALP SCRUB
DIY scalp scrub.
Mix equal parts of aloe vera gel with sugar and massage and scrub your scalp..Do this once in 15 days..It will promote hair growth and gets rid of all dirt and leaves healthy good looking hair.
HAIR CREAM
DIY hair cream
Mix 3 tbs of aloe vera gel with 1 vitamin E capsule.. Use this on your hair strands.. Don't use too much which will make your hair greasy..It results in smoother shining hair.
HAIR STRAIGHTENING
Apply a small amount of aloe vera gel (preferably packed ones) 10 minutes before straightening your hair..it helps you to straighten your hair faster without more heat.
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HAIR MASKS
1. Use equal amounts of olive oil and aloe vera gel..Apply all over your scalp and strands and wash it off after 1 hour.
2. You can use just fresh aloe vera gel as your hair mask..It gives shining, healthy hair.
3. Mix 3 tbs of aloe vera gel with one tbs of ginger juice or 1 tbs of onion juice.. Massage this over your scalp and wash it off after 2 hours.
4. Mix equal amounts of aloe vera gel with yogurt or curd and massage your scalp..This conditions your hair well and gives healthy glow.
5. Mix equal amounts of aloe vera gel with fenugreek paste and apply this over your scalp..This is an excellent remedy for dandruff..Do this weekly once and wash it off after 1 hour.
AFFORDABLE ALOE VERA GELS
1. Patanjali 60 ml INR 40
2. Nature's essence 100 gm INR 95
3. Aroma treasures 125 gm INR 120
4. Banjaras 100 gm INR 80
5. Green leaf 125 gm INR 75
6. The face shop aloe fresh soothing gel 300 ml INR 390
7. Aloe veda nourishing aloe vera skin gel 125 gm INR 110
6. The face shop aloe fresh soothing gel 300 ml INR 390
7. Aloe veda nourishing aloe vera skin gel 125 gm INR 110
NATURE'S ESSENCE ALOE VERA GEL- REVIEW

It is a moisturizing beauty gel which contains aloe vera extract and pepermint oil..It is an Indian brand which sells affordable beauty products..This is one of the best affordable aloe vera gels available..It is the perfect one to use like I mentioned above..It is a great option for DIYs
PROs
1. Best moisturizing gel and perfect for DIYs.
2. Has a very mild fragrance and not over powering.
3. Perfect for sensitive skin.
4.It can be used for all skin types.
5. Doesn't cause breakouts for oily skin unlike some brands.
6. Affordable price.
7. Good packaging and travel friendly.
8. Soothes irritated skin and cures red bumps caused during waxing.
CONs
1. Peppermint oil can be allergic to some people
2. Makes skin look slightly dull
2. Makes skin look slightly dull
Rating- 4.5/5


