Aloe Vera

[suenelson]

Their are over 200 varieties of aloe vera and the most potent kind you can use is aloe barbadensis miller.  This is the cadillac of all the aloe vera plants out there.  Aloe vera should be clear, not green.  If it's green there's almost always artficial colors in it, or ground up aloe leaves which isn't healthy.

 

[divadoll]

Where do you get yours?

 

[DachsieDogMom]

I buy aloe from Garden of Wisdom.

 

[indiegirl]

I would like to try Aloe for myself...but I shy away because of my super sensitive skin. I had a severe allergic reaction to "L'bri " products. They use aloe in all of their beauty products. I can't say exactly if my reaction was from the aloe or other ingredients in their products. But I never want to go thru that experience again. Red cheeks that burned and a sandpaper like rash all over my face. It took a good 2 months to heal and feel somewhat normal again. It was devastating to someone who loves wearing makeup. I know the benefits of aloe sound amazing?

 

[irisp3335]

You could do a patch test behind the ear.  Take a small amount and wait 24 hrs to see if you have a reaction.

 

[magosienne]

Originally Posted by indiegirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I would like to try Aloe for myself...but I shy away because of my super sensitive skin. I had a severe allergic reaction to "L'bri " products. They use aloe in all of their beauty products. I can't say exactly if my reaction was from the aloe or other ingredients in their products. But I never want to go thru that experience again. Red cheeks that burned and a sandpaper like rash all over my face. It took a good 2 months to heal and feel somewhat normal again. It was devastating to someone who loves wearing makeup. I know the benefits of aloe sound amazing?

Well technically an allergic reaction is possible, after all the original plant we get the gel from is a cactus, and i assume one can be allergic to cactus.

Anyway, FYI we get a clear liquid from the plant, then they add gelifying ingredients to turn it into a gel.

Try getting a tube of pure aloe vera, see if you have a better luck. It's an interesting plant as i heard it can also be used to soothe sunburns, but i haven't tested it.

 

[suenelson]

L'Bri Pure n' Natural. Great skin care, body care and hair products.  Let me know if you want the website.

 

[ls820]

my mum grow aloe veras and we both use it everrryday. i use it at night and i wake up with smooth plump skin, i love it! we also drink blended aloe, just a sip a day at night to cleanse the stomach. it's magical

 

[SecretStopsAcne]

Aloe Vera is a cactus-like plant has best medicinal properties. It contains Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and many amino acids. The benefits of aloe vera are manifold. Aloe vera gel is used to treat first-degree burns for speedy healing. Skin care products with aloe vera increase the availability of oxygen to the skin and thereby aid synthesis and strength of the skin tissues.

 

[ls820]

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[keliyan]

   Aloe is used in many skin care products because of its ability to stimulate healthy cell growth and repair damaged tissues.  Aloe Vera plants have medicinal properties and hence are widely used in treating the burns, cuts, insect bites and several other skin ailments.

Benefits of Aloe Vera to the Skin:

• Aloe vera is beneficial for cracked and dry skin.
• Aloe vera oil can be used on the dry skin to make the skin normal and shiny.
• Aloe Vera acts as a natural barrier and shields our skin from dangerous toxins.
• Aloe vera is helpful for frostbite, burns, insect bites, blisters and allergic reactions.
• All the Aloe vera products are used as a part of skin treatment regimen and keep the skin healthy.

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