Aloe, aloe!
The prickly plant is naturally a mega-hydrator that soothes sunburn and overhauls a thirsty complexion. Get your best-suited aloe fix here…
COOL BITES AND BURNS
If you’ve overdone it in the sun, this gel will come to the rescue. It’ll instantly cool down and soothe any irritation burns and insect bites while also hydrating. It’s really gentle so it’s suitable for sensitive skins – we like to keep ours in the fridge on hot days for an extra-cooling hit. Massage onto the affected area – it works on face and body.
HOLIKA HOLIKA ALOE 99% SOOTHING GEL £8.95
Swapping to solid skincare can help save tonnes of plastic as it cuts down on unnecessary packaging. This kind-to-skin option uses aloe and almond milk to gently clean away make-up and grime, without stripping skin. Lather up and apply to skin, massaging before rinsing away.
FOAMIE CLEANSING FACE BAR £5.99
TRY A GENTLER CLEANSER
Garnier’s micellar water is a cult beauty buy for a reason. This hugely popular product has won a huge army of fans who use it as part of their daily cleansing routine – so much so, that one bottle is sold every two seconds! The newest formulation contains calming aloe vera, making it ideal for those with sensitive or dry skin. Apply to a reusable cotton pad and sweep over face and neck.
GARNIER MICELLAR HYALURONIC ALOE WATER £6.99
CALM PROBLEM SKIN
Complexions can become angry in the summer – due to hayfever, sweat or sticky sun cream. Calm things down speedily with this sheet mask, which uses aloe and cucumber to moisturise and pacify skin – it takes just 15 minutes to get to work.
THE BODY SHOP ALOE CALM HYDRATION SHEET MASK £4
QUENCH AND PREP
Create the perfect base for your foundation or tinted moisturiser with this multi-tasking primer. It’ll help make-up last longer without sliding off, while also hydrating dry skin and leaving it looking glowing and bouncy.
REVOLUTION HYDRA QUENCH BOMB PRIMER £15