Thread: Anyone try natural Aloe Vera plant?

I use Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera post shave most days. Great stuff.

I buy big leaves of aloe at the local bodegas. I slice a chunk off the end, cut out the "meat" (usually to blend up with some juices to drink) then use the insides of the front and back leaf to rub on my face before sleep. Has helped me heal faster from nicks. I've also used it after shave and it (or my improving technique) has dramatically reduced the ingrowns I get, to about none.

i have pure aloe gel i purchased from whole foods. i once crashed my bicycle and cheese grated my face into the street.. i seriously looked like freddy krueger.. aloe saved me from any scars at all.. i use it on occasion for aftershave.. but not often.. works great on sunburns..

i also get pure aloe juice from trader joe's by the gallon.. drinking a pint will really help a hangover and overall makes you feel great.

the whole aloe life brand is great... but this gel is my favourite.

Skin Gel 4OZ - AloeLife.com

Ihave a potted aloe plant that I use for burns or cuts and bug bites.

Never used it as an aftershave but maybe worth a try.

I went and purchased a leaf from Whole Foods Yesterday. I wanted to try it as a pre-shave since is is very slick.
I did my usual shower and prep except I rubbed the fresh aloe onto my skin and then lathered with Trumper's over it.
The aloe made my face very slippery and I had a very nice shave. After the shave, I also rubbed the aloe pulp on my face which was very soothing.

Now, going and buying a leaf all the time and cutting it into little pieces does not get high on my list of things to do. I'll continue with it until I use up the leaf and then go from there.

So, as far as a pre-shave goes, the stuff is VERY SLIPPERY. I may try to use the Aloe alone for a shave and see what happens.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

Now, going and buying a leaf all the time and cutting it into little pieces does not get high on my list of things to do. I'll continue with it until I use up the leaf and then go from there.

This seems like an obvious solution, but, you could always just buy the plant and be done with it. Since it's a succulent, it requires very little maintenance and they are quite prolific. I have one plant and use one leaf per week and the plant is no worse for it.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

So, as far as a pre-shave goes, the stuff is VERY SLIPPERY. I may try to use the Aloe alone for a shave and see what happens.

please let us know how that works out for you.. i'd like to try it at some point as well..

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

please let us know how that works out for you.. i'd like to try it at some point as well..

Today I tried to use the fresh Aloe without shave cream. It is very slippery and the blade just glided over my beard and skin. No problems and it did not feel harsh at all.
I did both of my cheeks down to my chin. The shave was fine, but I did not like the way it felt. It was kind of gooey on my skin and just felt weird. I then re-applied the Aloe, and used Trumpers over the Aloe. It was much more pleasant and I was able to get a great shave.

I don't think I'll be using just the aloe. I will be using it as a pre and post shave since it makes your skin feel very nice.

I have tried it as a post shave, as well as to aid in minor cuts and scrapes. I would suggest giving it a try - it may just be the placebo effect but it seems to help me.