Baby your joints with Cooling Aloe-mint Gel!

Whether your joints are irritated or swollen from overuse, underuse, heat or humidity, this DIY gel can help! Aloe’s natural plant steroids reduce inflammation, explains Cox, while “the cool burst of menthol in peppermint helps dull aches!”

❏ 1/2 cup pure aloe vera gel ❏ 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch ❏ 1 Tbs. witch hazel ❏ 3-4 drops peppermint essential oil

✤ Add aloe, cornstarch and witch hazel to microwave-safe bowl; mix well. Microwave on high for 15-30 seconds, or until aloe is melted to the consistency of honey; let cool. Stir in peppermint essential oil and transfer to lidded glass jar. As needed, massage a dollop of gel onto sore joints until fully absorbed.