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Is it safe to use aloe vera gel (usually sold for sunburn relief), daily as a moisturizer? seems to work well for me...

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

YES, very safe!: Aloe vera has a wide range of health benefits and is very good for your skin, whether you are sunburned or not! for a nice article on the many benefits of aloe see http://www.Naturalnews.Com/021858_aloe_vera_gel.Html.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 7/5/2015

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