Fresh aloe vera gel can be applied directly to the skin or used in homemade beauty products. You can also add it to food, smoothies, and drinks. To use fresh aloe, simply slit the leaf of an aloe plant lengthwise and remove the gel from the inside.
Here are some specific ways to use fresh aloe:
- Skincare: Apply fresh aloe gel directly to the skin to soothe burns, sunburns, and irritation.
- Haircare: Use fresh aloe gel as a leave-in conditioner to moisturize and detangle hair.
- DIY beauty products: Combine fresh aloe gel with other ingredients to create homemade masks, lotions, and soaps.
- Ingest: Fresh aloe vera juice can be consumed for its potential health benefits.
Important Note:
- Avoid the yellow sap: This sap is a latex substance that can cause skin irritation.
- Do not apply aloe to open wounds.
