Aloe as facial moisturizer

nefertiti666

Seemed to me that from everything I read about aloe (fresh from the leaf), such as it being moisturizing and antibacterial and restructuring, that it would be a good moisturizer for my oily, acne-prone facial skin. however, I have read on some sites that it can be drying ultimately. This doesn't seem to be the case for me, unless the drying effect is very subtle. Has anyone else had any experience with using aloe in this way, and what was your experience with it?

nefertiti666

I don't think I'm allergic...but you see my allergies are much more subtle...as in I won't have an immediate reaction, but days later I will have an intense breakout. Like my skin takes time to "process" things (much like my mind and emotions really). It seems to be good for me, I think. I've been using it on and off after cleansing the past week or two.

nefertiti666

good point, Kt. I take it in my smoothies fairly often also. Good stuff.

nefertiti666

What if the aloe is purple-colored?

Raw Royalty

I bumped into a lady who was in her fifty's. She had tight, glowing skin. I asked her what she was doing to get such a result. She said fresh aloe every morning and night. That made me a believer.