Your very own carry along natural moisturiser

For those of you who may not know, I have two doggies at home. Older doggie is Kookie, a beagle who has skin problems. Younger doggie is Peppy, a terrier who only occasionally has skin problems.
The other day, Kookie's skin really began to act up. Seeing the red patches on his body, constant itching, and general  malaise and lethargic demeanor can be depressing. I once did a post on how we used turmeric and aloe vera (AV) to treat Kookies skin condition, however nowadays, when we apply the AV or turmeric on his skin, I think it must hurt him as his skin is soar, hence he has developed an aversion to it.


Hence, we decided to try and make an  AV spray for him. Atleast this way we wouldn't have to rub it on his skin (which could sting him?).  If you too want to make you own AV spray for your cat your dog or just for you,this is what you will need:

1. Fresh aloe vera
2. Knife/Spoon
3. Strainer
4. Blender
5. Water (optional)
6. Spray bottle
7. Ice cube tray (optional)

• First, remove the AV gel from the leaf, use a knife and begin stripping it away. You could even use a spoon too to scoop out the gel.
• Place it in the strainer if you aren't comfortable with the excess liquid (although if Iwere you I'd keep some because it too has good properties)
• Place the gel in a blender and blend for 30 seconds-1.5mins (Add water IF you want..)
• Pour liquid into spray bottles
• If you don't have enough bottles to store the AV, just pour it into ice cube trays and place it in the freezer. This way, when you need the AV, all you have to do is remove the cubes from your freezer and use the amount you want.

I bought 2 bottles, personally i prefer the second as the aloe came out in spray form.  They are so convenient to carry along, just put it in your bag and spray it on if your skin gets dry or itchy.

Btw, total cost of making my own AV moisturizer- $3.00. 

Ah yes, and total amount of harsh preservatives/ synthetic colors/ fragrances etc  in my moisturizer- 0.