Question 1

can you use aloe gel as a lube? i think it would feel really nice is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If there is any oil or Vaseline line material in the aloe gel, it would not be a good idea to use it as a lube. If it is water based, then it is safe. Read the label to make sure that there is no oil or petroleum products in the gel.
It is much safer to use to water based gel like K/Y jelly.
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Question 2

is it actually true that aloe gel from the real plant will do any good to skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) can reduce redness, pain, itching & swelling from a burn. It has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory & antibacterial / antifungal qualities. Aloe vera  can speed burn healing by stimulating growth of new skin. It can help to prevent keratinisation of new skin growth and thus it may help to minimize scarring & speed the healing process of burns and skin wounds.

Question 3

could i apply aloe vera gel on open cut?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: May be helpful for minor wounds.Aloe vera (aloe barbadensis) can speed burn healing by stimulating growth of new skin.  Use of aloe vera can help to prevent keratinisation of new skin growth and thus it may help to minimize scarring ; speed the healing process of burns and skin wounds. It stimulates the growth of new healthy skin cells.

Question 4

i've been using aloe gel and the black spots still showed up on my shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Black spots: A big red flag goes up when patients say they have "black spots on their shoulder". See a doctor immediately for a skin exam to make sure these do not represent melanoma, a skin cancer. Learn about the ABCD's of melanoma here: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/abcds-of-melanoma-skin-cancer

Question 5

i'm having a jock itch on my butt.its very big.can i use aloe vera gel to cure it?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: Although  Aloe Vera has  anesthetic, anti-inflammatory &amp; antibacterial / antifungal qualities - I would not consider it a treatment for jock itch.

Question 6

can taking aloe vera gel tabs help stop pain?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Aloe vera gel can help soothe minor skin irritation and minor burn inflammation, but it is not useful as a "pain medicine".

Question 7

does decolorized aloe vera gel has any safety consern?

Accepted Answer

On skin?: Potentially one if used on the skin  one may develop an allergic contact skin reaction to it but I have never seen one yet.  Even if you drink a moderate amount of it, there is little risk for adverse reactions but there is not a single food item which is 100% free of side effects for all people.

Question 8

with the aloe vera plant, to make it into a smoothie, do we cut off the outside of the plant & just add the gel? or can i just use it as a whole?

Accepted Answer

Advise gel because:: Aloe has many healing phytonutrients which are primarily in the core (the gel). The main thing that the skin of the plant has that is not in the core are powerful laxatives, so I would advise not eating the skin unless you need a powerful laxative!
See http://www.naturalnews.com/021858_aloe_vera_gel.html
for more about the many benefits of aloe.

Question 9

aloe gel and butterfly rash?

Accepted Answer

Might moisturize: Unfortunately, this probably will not clear a lupus rash.

Question 10

can aloe vera gel be used as a lubricant?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It all depends upon its formulation. A gel by definition has lubricating quality. But whether it can be used as a lubricant for a useful purpose.

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Can you use aloe gel as a lube? i think it would feel really nice is this safe?

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Is it actually true that aloe gel from the real plant will do any good to skin?

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Could i apply aloe vera gel on open cut?

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I've been using aloe gel and the black spots still showed up on my shoulder?

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I'm having a jock itch on my butt.its very big.can i use aloe vera gel to cure it?

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Can taking aloe vera gel tabs help stop pain?

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Does decolorized aloe vera gel has any safety consern?

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With the aloe vera plant, to make it into a smoothie, do we cut off the outside of the plant & just add the gel? or can i just use it as a whole?

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Aloe gel and butterfly rash?

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Can aloe vera gel be used as a lubricant?

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