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October 17, 2009
Cons:
drys skin veryyyy much you need a good moisturizer.... im using ponds cold cream
the combination of my use of aloe vera and ponds cold cream has had dramatic results. I am veryyyy please with this product. I have suffered with cystic acne for 7 years and even resorted to birth control pill (which did work). When I got off the pill my face broke out very much,i find that this product has given my face a calmer appearance in such little time and has prevented new pimples from forming. If you decide to use this product you need to have a very good moisturizer especially if you wear makeup. Please give it a try!
November 23, 2008
This is not a review as such, but I want to warn a LOT of people out there who think this product is pure aloe vera gel. IT IS NOT 100% ALOE VERA- it clearly says 100% GEL.
sure the aloe vera they used might be pure & they HAD TO add other ingredients to stabilize & preserve the aloe-but thats the point- THERE ARE OTHER INGREDIENTS like :Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer 940, Tetrasodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea
So please dont be under the misconception that this is 100% aloe
a lot of other products state the actual % of aloe vera in it ...for example another leading brand states 97.4% aloe vera BUT FOTE doesnt state anywhere wht the exact percentage of aloe vera is...this is a bit suspicious to me, but use ur own discretion before using this product...am not saying that it is a bad product, it might still be good,
I just read a review abt someone feeding their pets this stuff & that truly alarmed me, so I had to put this info out there...
May 13, 2017
Redness and acne
Idk about acne scars but I use aloe vera from the plant itself for acne and redness and ugh its just amazing. I tend to get a lot of redness from acne cuz I'm kind of pale and it helps reduce it in about 30 minutes like I put it on and watch a show and yaayy it reduced. It also shrinks acne in 2 days I swear. Oh and sometimes I mix it with lemon and olive oil XD I hope everyone gets whatever results they're hoping for in whatever ;)
January 27, 2016
not for acne
i applied it on my acne scar and totally nothing happen but i have tried it when i had sunburn and it absolutely worked for all the redness and pain was gone
August 15, 2017
Love
Ok so first let me say that I never write reviews but I had to for this. This will be kinda lengthy as I want to be as thorough as possible. For the past 2 years, I have been suffering from hormonal, cystic acne. I am nearly 27 years old and I have NEVER even had a pimple before this started. Normally, I had dry skin but it was great because I never had a pimple so I didn't care. My former dermatologist would joke that I just liked her because I had no need for her care. My pores were TINY so nothing got in them. I had no skin care regime or anything. Ohhhh the glory days. Anyway, I started a new job around the time that the acne started and it was very stressful so I thought maybe that was the culprit. WRONG! I left the job within two months and still the acne persisted. It actually got a lot worse. I spent over $3,000 on chemical peels and products to no avail. My doctor recommended that I go on birth control but I was reluctant because I am considering having a child soon so I declined. I continued on with my topical remedies, and chemical peels with no resolve. That is all until one day my esthetician told me that she was going to try something different on me than my usual (salicylic/glycolic acid peel). That something different was a vitamin A infusion peel (retinol) that I left on from 3:00 pm to 5:30 am. After sleeping in it and waking up eager to wash my face (with Cetaphil) and look for any signs of the acne calming, I was AMAZED. My skin looked flawless. The ugly dark spots that where all over my jawline and cheeks were faded drastically OVERNIGHT. I was right in the midst of a hormonal sh*tstorm so my cheeks were INFLAMED with acne the day before. This peel calmed it so much and gave me a glow that looked amazing. Back to my regular, no acne amazing. My esthetician warned me that I would not "peel" for a few days but when I did it would be DEEP, peeling off maybe 5 layers of skin. I mean under the dermis DEEP. By the third day, I was like a lizard. Shed for about a week and afterwards could see that my dark spots weren't gone but they were REALLY faded. Not a pimple in sight though. Good enough for me! After that I begin a morning and night routine of washing my face with Cetaphil, toning with witch hazel and rose water, then rubbing aloe vera gel on my face. I bought the plant from a local store for less than $2. Before getting the aloe vera, I would do the above regime and simply moisturize. My skin started to break out again though. The deep, pus-filled cysts on my cheeks and chin were starting to return. So that's why I added the aloe vera gel. My skin now looks amazing!! The aloe vera really took the healing process to the next level and within a few days, my oil control was much better, the new cysts that had formed where healed with in a few days instead of the dreaded 2-3 week process that would leave horrible scarring. This dries my face a bit but my skin is very oily since my hormones went wacky so this helps a ton. The overall texture has improved since introducing aloe into my routine and my face is now brighter and more healthy looking. In addition to all of the things stated above, I have also begin to treat the hormonal acne internally by cutting all animal-based foods (vegan) especially dairy. Sometimes I may eat like a small piece of chicken or something but not a whole meal and not very often. I drink a lot more water (Essentia Alkaline water hydrates better so all of the benefits of drinking water are captured), and I have learned to stop picking my pimples. I also added good probiotics to my daily routine. I still get a few pimples around my period time but its literally like 1-2 whiteheads and not 20-25 deep cysts. I believe the aloe vera plant calms my face before a breakout begins plus it keeps my oil down and my pores clean so it will remain apart of my regime until I see otherwise. I hope this helps someone because acne is a TERRIBLE confidence killer. Its been about a month or so since I begin with this process so I will update at 3 months to let you all know if this is still working. Good luck!
UPDATE!!!!- Ok so I got my period and my acne flared again. Ugh. I am so exhausted with this crap. Anyway, aloe is still working and healing cysts much faster than normal. It seems like now my cysts are localized to one cheek instead of all over so I am happy about that. I am able to cover it with my hair now so one side of my face is really clear and the hyper-pigmentation has improved TONS since I use the aloe regularly. Again, I tone with rose water witch hazel (Thayers). I believe that has also helped the pigmentation. A few other things that I am trying includes calcarea sulpurica (got from a health food store for like $6. It supposedly drains the pus in cysts. Today is my first day taking it), maca root to balance my hormones, serrapatese to dissolve scar tissue (on the one cheek that is breaking out, I have hypo-pigmentation and the new skin cells are not breaking through because of scar tissue. It feels like a lump under the skin or like a deep bump that won't go away. Serrapatese is suppose to help with that), and a high grade Turmeric with biopeprine. I have used Turmeric before and it really works for inflammation. I am starting off with 900 mg. I am still vegan but I am eating even cleaner and doing balanced meals with lots of nuts, beans, etc. Staying away from gluten as much as possible and soy. Trying to do at least two "raw" meals per day. I believe this is helping me. All of the hard, tiny acne nodules that I had on my chin (which I could have like 30 or more at a time) are gone. I think I may have one that's healing but that's it. My left cheek is HORRENDOUS at the moment but I am hopeful that it will heal in a few days thanks to the aloe vera.
August 5, 2016
Nature is best
I had on and off acne since I was thirteen & I m nineteen now. I tried various medications as well as natural things. I have oily & sensitive skin so I need to be very careful about everything I put on my face. I heard about aloevera from one of my friend and grew plants in my house. I used it on my face not only it helps with current acne but continous use also fade those nasty scars left behind no matter how much I not touch my face. But due to busy life with time I forget about it. But as I m on only water regimen & not using anything other than natural on my face it take away my major issue acne ( I still got zits sometime but not as worse) but I really want to do something for my acne scarring . So I decided to give this beautiful plant a try & it doesn't let me down . I use aloevera twice a week as I don't want to overdo anything. I take a leave from plant, cut in half & apply gelly liquid straight on my face & let it dry and wash my face . It works very well with my water only regimen. Plus it is also great for taking internally & for minor burns.
August 13, 2015
No!
Many, many, many people say this is amazing, but I've been using this for two months now and there is no difference, no scars gone, no spots gone, no tightned pores, nothing! Do not recommend!
March 2, 2011
Pros:
-Reduced the size of my acne and my acne scars.
-Reduced redness.
-Leaves skin feeling smooth.
-Affordable
Cons:
dries out skin, but it's not TOO drying.
I put a really thick layer of this crap on while i sleep, and the next morning my skin looks ten times better than the night before! I love the aloe vera gel! It's probably the best thing I have ever used on my face so far. =]
October 18, 2010
Pros:
-Reduces Redness
-Doesn't Cause Breakouts
-Gentle
-Fragrance Free
-Colorless
-Non irritating
-Cheap. HUGE bottle for only 12 bucks
-Non-greasy matte finish
Cons:
-Had to buy online
-Doesn't reduce all redness, but i doubt anything does
If your looking for aloe vera gel GET THIS. Unlike other aloe vera gels this one is colorless, fragrance free, good for acne prone skin, gentle, etc. I don't apply it straight to my face. I mix it into my moisturizer (cerave cream and lotion) and apply that mixture morning and night. i just apply the aloe vera gel after moisturizing to my nose or cheeks if they are extra red. It defiantly reduces redness. its non-greasy. doesn't irritate my skin. i recommend it to any who wants to reduce redness especially if they are on accutane (like me) or any topical acne treatments. I gave it a 4 just because its not perfect
June 30, 2010
Pros:
Tightens up my old face and makes it look nice and soft. Makeup goes on over it without a problem.
Cons:
keep away from eyes, it will make them tear.
I love it.
Pros:
minimizes pores, tightens skin, reduces redness, reduced my cystic acne