Thread: Anyone try natural Aloe Vera plant?

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

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.

thanks a lot.. i was wondering how that would go.. i had imagined you'd have had problems with it drying out.. will you continue using it for post shave?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

thanks a lot.. i was wondering how that would go.. i had imagined you'd have had problems with it drying out.. will you continue using it for post shave?

As far as post shave is concerned, yes I will continue to use it. It is very soothing to the skin. I use it on my entire face as a moisturizer.

I take a clean jar pour a bottle of witch hazel in it, then take an aloe leaf strip the pulp out add to the jar.
Then take a couple of big lemons and remove just the thin outer yellow zest add it to the jar. Shake it up good everyday for a week then strain it back in the original bottle.

Works great and I love the way the lemons smell.

Everybody that has tried it loved it.

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I would never have thought to use Aloe plant. That's why I love this site! Thanks for the idea.

I used to slice open a fresh leaf and rub it into burns. Works great for healing!

I have on order some Proraso shave soap with Aloe Vera and green tea.

Purchased an Aloe plant. Should be able to use that instead of having to buy a leaf every few days.

Aloe Vera is really very beneficial plant. I use Aloe Vera gel regularly on my face which has got acne scars and it really works. I had also used it for treatment of dandruff. After using Aloe Vera gel on my itchy scalp i feel much relief and dandruff is reduced to much extent. It also promotes hair growth. So, Aloe Vera benefits can be largely seen in skin and hair loss treatment.

I used to use aloe vera as a "shave gel" in my past life as a mach 3 user. It helped to reduce the irritation from shaving with a poor tool. I haven't needed it since I made the switch to proper wet shaving but I still rub it on my head after a head shave (kind of like an aftershave/moisturizer. It makes my head smooth and shiny and reduces the appearance of red bumps after a day or so with a light application each morning.