If you're trying to improve your skin, here's something that can help you out – aloe vera gel!

It's in a ton of cosmetic products because it's good for your skin, but here are some ways you can use the gel.

Help soothe a sunburn. You probably already knew this one! Aloe vera is famous for helping your skin get back to normal if you've skimped on the sunscreen. It's full of vitamins and helps rehydrate and refresh your skin.

After you shave or wax. Any kind of hair removal irritates your skin, so it's important to rehydrate it afterward. It helps calm your skin too.

Fight acne. Yep, aloe vera can also help your skin fight acne and zits. Wash your face like you normally do, use cleansing tonic, and apply aloe vera gel before you go to bed. If you keep up the routine, you'll see your skin clear up in a couple weeks.

Repair dried-out or damaged hair. Aloe vera is also good for your hair! If your ends are super dry, split, or just lifeless, try out aloe vera. Half an hour before you wash your hair, rub some of the gel into your tips. Cover them well, and let it dry out for 30 minutes. Wash it out in the shower, and if you do this consistently, your hair should look shinier and healthier.

So where can you find aloe vera gel? Try drugstores or pharmacies, and look for pure aloe vera gel. It's bright green and is almost like liquid, so it's a little easier to use than heavy creams or lotion.