You might already know to reach for aloe vera gel to soothe sunburns, but if that's the only time you ever use it, you're missing out. We've pulled together an epic slew of aloe vera gel beauty hacks that will have you using the gel every day. Whether you want to love on your hair, face, or body, aloe vera gel has you covered.
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#1 Eyebrow Gel
Using aloe and some powder, and brushing it across your brows as eyebrow gel will keep things put without getting sticky and keep strays in place. This works on blondes too, with powdered eye shadow in a taupe or very, very light brown.
#2 Acne Treatment
Aloe vera contains Auxin and Gibberellins, which have been proven to help fight acne. These two hormones help heal wounds and have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation. Gibberellin is a growth hormone that stimulates the growth of new cells."
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#3 Makeup Primer
Applying a little aloe vera gel over your face will before adding makeup will help even out your complexion. For those you that apply make ups.
#4 Curl Definer
You can whip together a tablespoon each of aloe vera gel, shea butter, and coconut oil to create an all-natural curl definer for smooth definition.
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#5 Shaving Cream
Aloe vera gel is anti-inflammatory, thanks to the enzymes, and hydrating, thanks to the very high water content, this stuff works like a charm on legs when used as shaving cream.
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#6 Moisturizing Shampoo Booster
For a little added moisture boost, swirl in aloe vera gel to your favorite shampoo and use as you normally would.
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#7 Bug Bite Treatment
There's some evidence that the antibacterial qualities that make it a great lotion for acne-prone skin may also help with works as a natural itch reliever for pesky bites!
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#8 Makeup Remover
Another Prevention tip: "Squeeze a dollop of pure aloe gel onto a cotton ball and swipe away the day for a simple and effective alternative [to makeup remover]."
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#9 Heel Soother
Got dry, cracked heels? YouBeauty advised, "Aloe vera applied directly on the heels plus socks overnight will do wonders!" Add a few drops of essential oil (like lavender) to fight stinky feet and add moisture.
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#10 Exfoliator
Stir together 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel with a 1/4 cup of brown sugar for a practically instant DIY body exfoliator.
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#11 Dandruff Fighter
StyleCraze shared how aloe has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe an irritated scalp and quell dandruff.
