I'm thinking about have a couple of aloe plants and cutting a piece off every day and squeezing the aloe out and applying it directly to my face as a moisturizer.
2007-06-14 18:16:18 · 11 answers · asked by john is cool 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Yes you can just slice the leaf open and apply the clear sap to the wounded area.
2007-06-19 04:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My experience says that it is not good to use aloe directly on the skin for whatever it may be, I developed rashes when I tried it for the first time and it was the last time. There are methods to use any kind of herb in its natural form. It is better u log on to web and find out in detail about aloe vera or consult some expert.
2007-06-14 18:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by Vasanthkumar Mysoremath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother used to use aloe directly from the plant as a treatment for scrapes and cuts (small ones). I would try it on another part of your body for a while first, just in case it causes a rash or something.
2007-06-14 18:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by The PENsive Insomniac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of anyone doing that. The aloe that comes from the plant is actually very sticky and in my opinion would dry out your skin even more.
2007-06-14 18:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've only known Aloe to help take the pain out of any kind of burn...Sun burn, heat (of any kind) burn etc...It says that it Calms the skin, so - I don't think that it will do anything productive like an actual moisturiser would when used daily ~ as moisturisers "Nourish" the skin....
hope this helped
2007-06-14 18:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by Giddyup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to use the fresh one as you have stated then that would be the best one than any of the cosmetics prepared from it. It would be very effective and has medicinal properties to make the skin texture smooth and glowing. The only thing is it would be a bit sticky and you have to get accustomed to it.
2007-06-14 18:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by ssmindia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can do that - try it on a small area first to make sure your skin likes it.
Never have heard of anyone being allergic to aloe but there's always a first time.
2007-06-14 18:21:46 · answer #7 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not use it for an everyday moisturizer, only for burns.
Besides, your plant may not last long if you cut a piece off everyday.
2007-06-14 19:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by Hanks Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that wud be a wonderful idea. Processing just adds unwanted chemicals. Taking mother nature's gift right out of her own bounty wud be great. I read of this from a mag and i myself do it daily.
2007-06-14 18:24:22 · answer #9 · answered by Alconzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, seriously! you can safely apply it to wounds, it's one of the best things to use on burns. just pinch the tip off and apply.
2007-06-14 18:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by casw1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋