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Aloe and Turmeric Gel After Shaving or Waxing
Fresh aloe gel with a tiny pinch of turmeric, smoothed on after shaving or waxing to calm redness and razor bumps.
Using aloe vera sensibly at home
Aloe vera (ghritkumari) gel from the inner leaf is cooling on skin. The yellow latex just under the peel is a strong laxative and should be drained off.
Aloe gel cools freshly shaved or waxed skin, and a very small pinch of turmeric is a traditional soothing addition. Use only a pinch to avoid a yellow tint.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp fresh aloe gel (latex drained)
- A tiny pinch of turmeric
How to prepare
- Mix the gel and turmeric in a clean bowl.
How to use
- Apply a thin layer on the shaved or waxed area for 10 minutes, then rinse or wipe off.
- Use right after hair removal.
Helpful habits
- Stand a cut leaf upright for 10 minutes so the yellow latex drains.
Precautions
- Do not use on cuts or broken skin.
- Drain the yellow latex before using fresh gel.
- Do not drink aloe in pregnancy or with kidney problems.
- Patch-test on the inner arm 24 hours before using on the face.
- A home remedy, not a treatment. See a doctor if symptoms last more than a few days or get worse.
Frequently asked questions
Can men use it after a beard shave?
- Yes, it works as a gentle aftershave.
Will turmeric stain?
- Only if you use too much; a tiny pinch rinses off.
How long does fresh gel keep?
- About a week in a clean, closed jar in the fridge.
