Cure-all Alert! Ten Aloe-Infused Products We Love
There's a common misconception that aloe is just for sunburns. Yes, it'll help calm skin after too much time by the beach, but it's also a great ingredient for an array of skincare concerns. Are your eyes puffy? Is your skin itchy and dry? Do get red in the face from the icy cold air? Aloe can be your new go-to!
"As an ingredient, it helps to calm and soothe the skin," explains Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., co-director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery. "It can be used with other more irritating products (such as anti-acne ingredients) to help off-set some of the inflammation."
Another bonus? It's fast-acting! "The second it hits the skin it really starts to heal, and I think you can feel the relief immediately," says Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Salon and Skincare Collection. Who doesn't love to see (and feel) instant results?
1/11Soothe and de-puff with this green super ingredient.
Photo: courtesy of The Body Shop2/11Day Cream
The Body Shop is serious about the quality of their ingredients. The organic aloe in this calming day cream is harvested from the company’s Community Fair Trade in Guatemala and taken from tree to processing within 12 hours to lock in freshness.
The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Day Cream, $16. Thebodyshop.com
Photo: courtesy of Sephora3/11Face Wash
This cleanser, formulated for acne-prone skin, helps restore a balance to your complexion, meaning oil build-up doesn’t stand a chance but you also won’t be left high and dry.
Ole Henricksen Aloe Vera Deep Cleanser, $30. Sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of Kiss My Face4/11Moisturizer
This vegan treat pairs aloe with olive oil and an impressive list of herbs, vitamins, and flowers! If you’d prefer to get your winter moisture the natural way, this biodegradable tube is the way to go.
Kiss My Face Ultra Moisturizer, Olive & Aloe, $4. Drugstore.com
Photo: courtesy of Method5/11Hand Wash
Scrubbing your hands is a no-brainer way to avoid the winter flu blues, but stripping your skin of its natural oils can be a recipe for dryness disaster. This non-toxic wash goes easy on your paws while still eliminating bacteria and germs.
Method Gel Hand Wash, Green Tea + Aloe, $4. Drugstore.com
Photo: courtesy of Walgreens6/11Lip Balm
Aloe and Vitamin E ease chapped lips while an SPF 45 provides serious sun protection. Take this on your next ski trip to keep your lips in tip top shape.
Banana Boat Aloe Vera with Vitamin E Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 45, $2. Walgreens.com
Photo: courtesy of Sephora7/11Eye Cream
While aloe hydrates and softens the eye area, yeast extract helps reduce the appearance of dark circles. That kind of one-two punch is a clear knockout.
Origins No Puffery Cooling Mask For Puffy Eyes, $23. Sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of Soap.com8/11Body Wash
There’s no reason for your face and hands to have all the fun. Treat yourself to a luxurious shower with this aloe-infused body wash. It won’t leave behind sticky residue and the smell is as refreshing as they come.
Ivory Aloe Body Wash, $3. Soap.com
Photo: courtesy of Schick9/11Razor
This shaver combines the soothing powers of aloe, Vitamin E, and Jojoba on the razor burn-fighting strip that sits above its three flexible blades.
Schick Xtreme3 Hawaiian Tropic Razor, $6. Walmart.com
Photo: courtesy of Jason10/11Concentrated Oil
If you think applying aloe helps sunburns, just think of what it can do for irritation caused by shaving, waxing, or even a moderate rash. Spot treat everything from windburn to paper cuts with this certified organic oil.
Jason Soothing Aloe Vera Organic Oil, $6. Jason.com
Photo: courtesy of John Masters Organics11/11Toner
With a list of organic ingredients that you can count on your fingers, you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin when you use this toner. It will prevent inflammation, hydrate, and help keep everyday pollution out of your pores.
John Masters Organics Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist, $20. Johnmasters.com
