Daily Times

While you’re likely scouring department store shelves and drugstore aisles for the newest, most effective beauty potions, it’s also worth digging into your garden or kitchen cabinets for powerful DIY remedies.

In addition to honey and coconut oil, aloe vera is a time-honoured, natural ingredient that can be used in a variety of different treatments.

If you’re addicted to lash extensions, you’ll want to try this natural remedy for strengthening and lengthening your fringe. Mix one teaspoon of aloe vera gel with one teaspoon of black castor oil, then apply the blend to your lashes with a clean mascara wand before bed. Be sure to do a patch test first if you have sensitive skin. The plant’s gel is naturally anti-inflammatory. Dab it underneath your eyes to see a reduction in puffiness.

It’s the best all natural makeup remover out there. You just have to apply gel to a cotton pad and swipe over your skin to clean off your makeup. Aloe naturally contains pectin, which can fight dandruff. Liquefy fresh aloe gel in a blender and massage the potion into your scalp, then coat hair from root to tip. After leaving on overnight, rinse it out in the morning for healthier hair.

It’s the best natural acne fighter. Rub the inside of a fresh aloe leaf across clean skin to banish blemish-causing bacteria. Aloe is also packed with vitamin C, which brightens dark spots. Apply dabs of gel to any acne scars or other marks on your skin nightly. This hack will save you time and money. The vitamin E in aloe will keep your skin smooth and taut. Combining it with Greek yogurt and grated cucumber results in glowing complexion.