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There was a sale so for some reason I decided to buy an aloe vera gel. But I have no idea how to use it. I read here that it doesn’t moisturize skin so is there anything I can use it for? Is it ok for acne? What about using it as a soothing lotion after epilation/waxing? What about using it on hair? Or on rushes on my body (from shaving or epilation). It says 98% percent aloe, here are all the ingredients:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, althaea rosea root extract, butylene glycol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, water, polysorbate 20, triethanolamine, carbomer, acrylate s/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium EDTA, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, fragrance (and here I was foolishly thinking the nice smell is from the aloe very extract…).Aloe doesn’t really have a scent so if the product smells good you’re definitely picking up the fragrance. It consists of 99.5% water and 0.5% of mucopolysaccharides, choline and choline salicylate.
Aloe is good for burns because it works two ways: Mucopolysaccharides are film formers that create a thin, protective covering over the burn as the aloe dries; this film helps shield exposed nerve endings. Choline salicylate (which is chemically similar to the active ingredient in muscle rub creams) is an anti-inflammatory that soothes burned skin.But here’s the REALLY important part: don’t buy products that use reconstituted powdered aloe vera because it doesn’t contain the same 0.5% of goodies that make the aloe work.So is there something I can use this product for? Is the aloe vera powdered? How can I know? I feel so stupid falling for a marketing trick like that…
I use Fruit of the Earth brand aloe gel as one of the styling products for my curly/wavy hair. It doesn’t have enough hold to use alone, but used under other products it produces lovely clumping of waves and curls.
“Muco” and “mucus” probably have a common Latin root. But I’m not suggesting that this ingredient comes from nasal secretions. (But, damn, that would look good on an ingredient list!)
“Mucopolysaccharides are long chains of sugar molecules that are found throughout the body, often in mucus…”
LOL Sarah I am pretty sure the FDA would not allow major companies to put bodily secretions in personal care products!
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