Basic Nutrition : Aloe Vera Herbal Extract

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Aloe Vera leaf extract.

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June 26, 2009

Pros:

clears up skin slowly but surely. marks fade away, smoother skin complexion, oiliness is reduced, blackheads reduced to a very large extent. its all natural! REMEMBER: YOU ONLY NEED A THIN LAYER OF ALOE ON YOUR FACE.

Cons:

takes time to work for some people (as it did in my case). purging occurred but not as severe as retin a. marks take time to fade away (month n a half or so). u hav to use natural stuff from the plant to see results. I could not wear makeup.

It works. For those who say it does not work, you have not given it enough time to work. Its funny how we can wait for as long as 5-6 months for a thing like retin a but not even give 2-3 month time frame to an amazing plant like aloe. I'v been using the plant for about 3 months now and my acne has cleared significantly. Now i do not need to worry about what i eat n all that because skin is getting clear from within. Purging is to be expected because aloe brings the toxins of the skin to the surface. Pls. be patient. As with retin a, give your skin 3 six-week cycles to see results because our skin takes that long to rejuvenate and react to a new product. I had to stop using makeup because i felt that it helped to let me skin breathe. I apply the aloe from the plant 3-4 times everyday after washing my face with chickpea flour (no soap or facewashes seem to suit my skin) you can get this flour at an Indian store.My skin is very oily so it worked for me. A thin layer is all you need
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June 19, 2009

Pros:

easily accesabile, softened skin, available in my garden

Cons:

made me skin very ichy, can easily make a mess (i actually got into trouble for getting this stuff on my mum's couch) and it didnt not get rid of my zits.
i also broke out badly on my forehead.

everyone is different because reading these reviews, some people seemed to have found an elixer but it was not so great for me. it softened my skin but caused me to break out so i had to quit it. its all good.
May 24, 2009

Pros:

Made my skin feel clean, soft, and reduce redness on pimples.

Cons:

none

I have moderate acne for at least four months know. And so i have my graduation coming in some weeks and i dont want to have pimples and walk around during grad. So my father told to use Aloe Vera that it will make my acne less noticable. At first i would not believe it. So i put some Aloe Vera goo at night and my gosh it does work i can totally see the difference the next day!
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May 8, 2009

Pros:

its amazing! extremely healing. does fade discoloration giving you a more even toned complexion. Makes skin soft and its 100% NATURAL! which is to me the best part.

Cons:

kinda smells like BO. its goopy. but its really nothing to complain about. THIS IS MY FAVORITE NEW STUFF TO USE ON MY SKIN

I have moderately severe acne. Ive used this plant for 3 days now. Noticed a difference the first time i used it. This plant is honestly amazing. It heals whatever acne you have and stops the pain! Doesnt necessarily stop new acne from coming but it does fade red scars and discoloration and makes your skin soft. My skin is pretty much healed! Im really into health and doing things the natural way so i MOST DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TRYING THIS. but my acne just recently got really bad so i had to start doxycycline(antibiotic) I was pretty desperate and just started taking zinc(vitamin). soon will start taking many more vitamins that most of us with acne are lacking which could be one of the causes is to why our acne isnt healing and we cant get it under control. If you want to know more about vitamins and what foods to eat and not eat go to this website [link removed] and click on folk remedies. If you are desperate like me its worth a try!
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May 5, 2009

Pros:

smooths skin, fades red scars, evens out skin tone, heals pimples faster

Cons:

initial purge may occur because aloe clears the skin from within

I started using fresh aloe from the plant 4 weeks back. I apply it 4-5 times in a day and rub it in gently. Your skin does purge initally and my skin was bad so the purging took almost 3-4 weeks. It is beginning to get better now. Forehead and chin are clear. only cheeks are a little inflamed and red but that is slowly fading.
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May 2, 2009

Pros:

Helps in preventing acne and reducing the scars. Plus, it's very refreshing!

Cons:

Gooey and sticky if use straight from the plant.

At home, I use aloe extract straight from the plant (have a large one in my garden). But I travel often, so I bought an aloe gel with pure aloe vera and anthemis nobilis flower extract. It works the same, only less messy. Wash my face, dry, dab with my self-made-toner (drops of tea tree oil mix with water), use the aloe vera gel as moisturizer. It works!
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April 4, 2009

Pros:

Works wonderfully - Aloelife skin gel
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Cons:

Makes skin feels little bit tight - that's good I guess.

Stopped my acne completely. Sothes the skin and controls oil production
March 26, 2009

Pros:

No breakouts for a few months but scars are still there. moisturizes well.

Cons:

price

I didn't use aloe extract but I decided to write a review anyway because I've been using 99% pure aloe gel which I bought from a spa place. Also, I've been using aloe day cream and aloe night cream from The Body Shop. (fyi, on [link removed], those creams have very few toxic ingredients so that might have contributed to clear skin). Aloe works well. However the gel bottle I bought was extremely expensive, It was near $200. I've always had really horrible skin. Major breakouts, huge pimples and zits and scars that never goes away but ever since I start using aloe, my skin gradually got better. Note: you'll need patience. It takes time for nice skin. Your skin doesn't grow a new layer overnight.
March 20, 2009

Pros:

I used to have very intense cysts which would last for months and were often painful: they're gone. Spots do not last as long as they used to (now, gone in about a day)... my pores are smaller, my skin smoother...ETC.

Cons:

expensive - I don't use an aloe plant so I have to buy my aloe. I'm pretty picky about the quality so in truth, I'm probably spending more money on this acne treatment than any other more conventional treatment... but it is SO worth it.

I apply aloe to my entire face twice daily (about ten minutes after washing my face). My scars are fading and those pimples that do arise are quickly dealt with. In more than ten years of having acne, my face has never been better. Some things: - the pimples or spots that do arise are caused by my picking. STOP PICKING. It's really hard but it's amazing how much your skin will improve. The good thing about aloe is that if I forget myself, the aloe soothes the inflammation. - combine this with a good exfoliator to get the dead skin cells off. Aloe can dry your skin out. Also, I do a honey mask (yep, just what it sounds like) whenever my skin feels inflamed, usually after wearing makeup, or when my skin is dry, for about 20 minutes. - exercise, eat lots of veggies and whole grains. It helps! this has really been a wonderful treatment for me and it feels nice not to be covering my face with chemicals. But most importantly, Stop picking/touching/popping... Really
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March 15, 2009

Pros:

I totally feel in love with this plant I've tried so many products off the shelf that dried up my face,caused peeling and burned my skin. I used aloe straight from the plant and rubbed all over my face. Noticed a difference in just one nights use!

Cons:

Feels a little gooey but dries in a few minutes.

WILL NEVER TRY ANOTHER OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCT!! So glad I used this plant. It really works wonders on the skin. Research the plant. You'll be so glad you did!!!
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