I have purchased the aloe gel found in stores, it's very inexpensive. Fruit of the earth is the brand I got from Targets.
The store bought is processed even thought it says 100%, it's nothing like the plant. I have a plant in my house and I use it every day. It stinks but it works better than most any other products. Just break a piece off, open up the side seam or cut it open and apply the slimmy stuff to your skin. I don't wash it off but I suppose you could steam and wash.