I used a tiny amount of the pure aloe vera gel I purchased once after epilating my face, and it was quite effective. I only did it once in April, so I don’t do it often. I applied aloe vera gel to my face and epilated it today. Although the gel was still clear, it smelled a little strange. I saw that the box said that it should be refrigerated, but I didn’t read it the first time. It has approximately four months of room-temperature storage.
After immediately washing it off my face, is there anything else I can do to guard against any bacteria that might have developed on my skin?