Substitute for Aloe Vera Gel?

Substitute for Aloe Vera Gel?

Hello All !!

I am trying to make simple mositurisers for my skin - which is dry and sensitive skin prone to dermatitis.
The base for all my creams is to mix Aloe Vera & an oil e/g olive Olive, Sweet Almond Oil) together. I then add a few drops of essential oil.
However, the Aloe Vera makes my skin so tight and dry.
Would love to hear your suggestions for a simple alternative. Thank you!!

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Substitute for Aloe Vera Gel?

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by: Taylor

When people read this you might want to list common house-hold items instead of stuff that you would need to buy and when they ask for a substitute they could just mean another easy way to get rid of it.....sorry if this is demanding or anything but think outside the box instead of inside.

Aloe Substitute for Dry Skin
by: Kyley

Hey there,

What do you want the aloe substitute to do? Aloe is a healer and anti-inflammatory, as well as having antibacterial properties. You can get many of the same properties from unrefined coconut oil, which won't dry out your skin.

Or you could just your carrier oil and essential oils - leave out the aloe, don't even bother replacing it. Dry skin is always thankful for a good application of oil.

A great way to REALLY lock in moisture is to spritz your skin lightly with a hydrosol (rose and rose geranium are incredible!) and then massage in your facial oil moisturizer. It's amazingly effective.

Good luck, and thanks for getting in touch!

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