Question 1

can i use aloe vera gel for my scalp instead of coconut hair oil?

Accepted Answer

Probably: An oil is more fluid than a gel. With the gel your hair may feel more sticky.

Question 2

is it possible to reduce or smoothen fordyce spots by using coconut oil or aloe vera gel ? coz some of my spots are starting to become bumpy and i wanna smoothen it out?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots.:  Fordyce spots are normal. I don't believe that Aloe Vera Gel or coconut oil would remove them.

Question 3

is topically using coconut oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil & aloe vera gel (as homemade lash/brow serum) safe to use during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy-safe oils: Castor oil and sweet almond oil may bring on early labor, if used earlier than term.

Coconut oil and olive oil are safe in pregnancy. Topical vitamin E oil is felt to be safe, but may cause contact dermatitis in some people, as can topical aloe vera.

"When in doubt, leave it out" applies in pregnancy.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20306538

Question 4

does aloe vera gel, cocoa butter lotion, or vitamin e oil heal mild scars on the face and body?

Accepted Answer

Possible: There is no proven scar healer out there that I am aware of, keeping the area clean and soft should help with decreasing the amount of scar build up.  I have always thought that sunblock for the first year on a scar is important to avoid excessive scarring as sun damage can exacerbate a scar.  Most scars overtime though do improve, the body usually does a good job at healing itself.

Question 5

used aloe vera gel mixed with tea tree oil on my entire face. and apply benzoyl peroxide cream just on my acne? will it worsen my acne if i do that?

Accepted Answer

Acne: Some people's skin is very sensitive to Aloe Vera as well as to Tea Tree Oil. Benzoyl peroxide can be quite irritating to acne. There is potential for problems with this concoction of ingredients.

Question 6

have a benzoyl peroxide cleanser, a salicylic acid cleanser, tea tree oil, and some aloe vera gel. how can i use these together effectively to treat acne?

Accepted Answer

May not work: Use the topical benzoyl peroxide as you can tolerate, a daily wash with the salicylic acid, tea tree oil only if you are a female (it's made men grow breasts), leave the aloe vera unused. This will clear you only if your acne is mild. If it's on your trunk is producing scars or isn't gone in two weeks, get with your physician who can add prescription-strength Rx.

Question 7

doc prescribed evening primrose oil capsules to induce labor.i can't find it in capsules, they are in soft gels.difference between those forms?

Accepted Answer

No big difference,,: it may help or not , it is supposed to cause prostaglandin release which can help soften up the cervix

Question 8

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 9

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 10

does decolorized aloe vera gel has any safety consern?

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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.

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Can i use aloe vera gel for my scalp instead of coconut hair oil?

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Is it possible to reduce or smoothen fordyce spots by using coconut oil or aloe vera gel ? coz some of my spots are starting to become bumpy and i wanna smoothen it out?

A member asked:

Is topically using coconut oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil & aloe vera gel (as homemade lash/brow serum) safe to use during pregnancy?

A member asked:

Does aloe vera gel, cocoa butter lotion, or vitamin e oil heal mild scars on the face and body?

A member asked:

Used aloe vera gel mixed with tea tree oil on my entire face. and apply benzoyl peroxide cream just on my acne? will it worsen my acne if i do that?

A member asked:

Have a benzoyl peroxide cleanser, a salicylic acid cleanser, tea tree oil, and some aloe vera gel. how can i use these together effectively to treat acne?

A member asked:

Doc prescribed evening primrose oil capsules to induce labor.i can't find it in capsules, they are in soft gels.difference between those forms?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Does decolorized aloe vera gel has any safety consern?

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