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Hi
I have sensitive skin and always manage to get shave burn after having a quicky with my trusty mac111.
After suffering for years I think I have FINALLY found a solution......Aleo Vera gell. Not scented or mixed with some other crap, just plain old Aleo Vera gell (about £4.50 from the chemist). Just applyas an after shave moisturiser, FANTASTIC!
Any takers to try so that my notion can be given credance?
Richard16
My brother has been using aloe vera in lieu of shaving cream for some years now. He uses cartridge razors
I use an organic aloe vera gel for times when my honing of a razor isn't up to par and parts of my face are irritated. The stuff I use is pure food grade aloe vera gel and nothing else (some people drink the stuff but I haven't tried that).
It absorbs right in, does not dry or flake off, is not shiny and stops irritation almost immediately. It's great stuff. I keep it in the fridge which also makes it feel oh so good for the occasional times when I need it.
Chris L
i have had aloe vera drink before, it is kinda interesting not like i expected it to be, it was kinda sweet and had bits of aloe plant floating in it, it was actually really good
i have used pure aloe vera after shaving once or twice but use it mostly for sunburn
-dan-
I prefer to mix mine with witch hazel and a few other things, but yes, I have used it straight before.
I use it straighter.
I cut leaves off my aloe plant and keep them in my bathroom. After each shave, I cut about half an inch off of one, rub it between my palms, pick out the couple of green bits, and then rub it on my face. It's fresh, pure, and free!
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Doesn't get any more basic and natural than that right there.:rock:
I use it. Better than Trumpers skin food in my honest opinion. Cheap as chips as well.
If you can take the aroma, aloe vera is great. I have use the method described by utopian with good results for many things, including, sun burns and a dog bite. Making a smoothie with the crystal is very refreshing as well.
Al raz.
I guess I've never noticed any sort of aroma, and I've been doing this for more than a decade! I will have to try to remember to sniff my aloe one of these days!
I'll have to try that, here in AZ Aloe gets to be a weed. I have a patch I tear out and toss away about every 6 months. You just cant kill the stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Bob
I have been using Aloe as an aftershave for 25 years now. Actually, I rub it all over my face and neck. I think it helps sundamage and feels absolutely wonderful. I highly reccomend it! Cheapest and best thing you will ever use!
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Originally Posted by sinnfein
The green crap in Korea?!?! I hated that junk. My roomate drank it religiously though. Made me gag. But YMMV I suppose.
I have been using a mixture if Aloe Vera gel, Witch Hazel, Jojoba oil and Tea Tree EO as an after shave balm. I am really liking this homemade stuff. My skin can get very dry but since the time I have been using this homemade stuff, the dryness has reduced quite a bit.
For years my after shave balm consists of aloe vera, 1 drop of lanolin and a smear of East African shea butter all mixed with any A/S balm just for the ease of mixing. Works great on your skin.