I have a small aloe vera plant in my apartment and whenever I need some for a mask or smoothie (aloe is amazing for digestion as well) I just cut off a small piece, slice it open and scoop out the sticky gel, then add it to my mask. (theglowingfridge.com)
We also have an old tin milk jug, which I planted a baby aloe vera plant in — it looks wonderful. (theinspiredroom.net)