Advantages: Excellent moisturiser, good for eczema
Disadvantages: Cost

...I bought the Aloe Propolis Creme from a friend at work who had started up as a distributor for Forever Living a company who sells Aloe Vera Products. She has severe eczema and recommended this cream. I will tell you a little about the company and the properties of Aloe so that you understand a little more about this cream. The Company = Forever Living is an American company who are the world's largest grower, processor and distributor of Aloe Vera products. Their products are sold in over 90 countries. The products are not available in the shops but are instead sold by individual distributors either through a party sale or direct from distributor to customer. They do have a website but the UK version is currently undergoing work. Many so-called Aloe Vera products on sale in shops actually have very little Aloe... Read review

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Advantages: ALMOST MIRACULOUS HEALING PROPERTIES
Disadvantages: DOESN'T TASTE GREAT, CAN BE EXPENSIVE TO BUY FRESH

...Aloe Vera Miracle Cure-All ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *****What is Aloe Vera?***** Aloe Vera is a plant. But not just any old plant. It is one which has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. Why then do doctors not prescribe it ever day? Well that's an issue I'll be covering later in this review, but for now, some background is required to truly understand how important this plant could and should be to our every day lives. For the plant lovers amongst you, Aloe Vera is a succulent plant (like a cactus) that belongs, very strangely, to the Lily family of plants, and is also related to garlic, onion and asparagus. Its Latin name is Aloe barbadensis Miller, and throughout recorded history has been used to heal. It has gone by many names over time, including "heaven... Read review

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Advantages: natural healing product
Disadvantages: none

...Having just had a baby, I am finding it difficult to be able to go out with friends and even to go out to work for long periods of time. I wanted to be able to go out and meet new people and work and not have to worry about little Carenza. You may ask me what this has to do with Aloe Vera, and now I will tell you. A few months ago, a friend of the family saw that my mother had very very bad rashes all over her arms. When she asked her about it, my mother replied that the Doctors had not been able to give her any medication that would shift it. This friend suggested that she tried some Aloe Propolis Cream by Forever Living Products, a new company that she had just joined. My mother tried the cream and found it very soothing indeed, and in time, the rashes went away. Being a flute player, I often find that I have very sore lips... Read review

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Advantages: Good value and organic
Disadvantages: Doesn't moisturize the skin

...Cost: £5.99 typically or £2.49 in the frequent Holland and Barrett half price sales!! Quantity: 100 mls Container: Toothpaste like tube with screw top lid. Unfortunately the polymer container doesn't seem to re-cyclable, which is a pity considering the product seems to be fairly ethical otherwise. Still, it is easy to open and close, even when the Gel is smothered all over your hands. Description: The product case describes this Certified Aloe Vera Gel as "soothing, hand filleted, organic Aloe Vera Gel" . This claim is backed by the visible certification trade stamps from the International Science Council and HFMA Aloe Vera Standards Board respectively. Organic: In addition to the above, this Aloe Vera is 99.9% organic, with the gel having been extracted from the Aloe Vera Barbadensis plant. With this in mind it... Read review

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Advantages: Too many
Disadvantages: none

...Yet another miracle cure, from MagicWend's repertory of Granny remedies. Aloe Vera gel, lovely slimy stuff, but of course you are wondering what I'm on about as usual. Before we actually go into any miracle cures, I intend to dissuade you from purchasing any product that you think contains a high percentage of pure Aloe Vera. You get your money,and pop down to Boots for a tube of Aloe Vera Gel, which you will probably not get much change from a tenner. You look on the back for the Magic Ingredient Aloe Barbadensis, which will probably be fairly near the bottom, after all the listing of chemical pap which help to make the Aloe Vera last longer, smell nicer, feel better etc. But I advise you all to adopt The MagicWend organic, eco-friendly approach, and grow your own. When you need some gel, simply chop off a leaf, and squeeze... Read review

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Advantages: natural, can help with many conditions, good for pets and humans
Disadvantages: too may products not all the real thing

...particular and very well known plant/herb which has been used for centuries for healing, one of nature's great healers' the aloe vera plant. As I have some experience with holistic therapies I was already aware of the healing properties of aloe vera but I had never personally used it as a form of medicine on its own, till someone I knew re-introduced me to its healing properties, after herself had some personal experience - it helped her cat with his cystitis problems. She sounded very enthusiastic and she was totally convinced that aloe vera was a miracle for her pet and herself as it also seemed to have helped her with her own skin condition, so I decided to do a bit of investigation on my own and to try to find a bit more about that miracle plant. The results were more than impressive, I do admit, as aloe vera appeared to be recommended... Read review

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Advantages: Very cooling and soothing. Multi-purpose!
Disadvantages: Can be a bit pricey and may be hard to find.

...Although the sun seems to have gone away again for a while, I thought I’d tell you about a product I have been using during summer to keep my skin cool and fresh feeling, and to help soothe my sunburn. That product is Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel. THE COMPANY: The company that makes Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel is called Sun Pharmaceuticals, which is an American company, the Banana Boat brand being distributed in the UK by Playtex Products Inc, according to the little label I found on the back of my bottle. You can find the Sun Pharmaceutical website at http://www.sunpharma.com/ . Sun Pharmaceuticals formulate, manufacture and distribute pharmaceuticals. The are an intentional company. Check out the website above to find out more information about Sun Pharmaceuticls. WHERE TO BUY: If you go to http... Read review

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Advantages: Great for eczema
Disadvantages: Price

...I was first introduced to the Forever Living range of products when a family member became a representative for the company and held an Aloe Party. Forever Living have been operating for over 25 years, starting in the USA and now distributing all over the world. All of their products come from the highest quality Aloe. Aloe is the main ingredient in their products which range from the gels you drink to various creams, tooth gel and more recently branching into make up and perfume. I was recommended the Aloe Propolis Creme for use on myself and my youngest son (16 months old) on eczema hot spots. My eczema is normally under control so I didn't expect to use too much of this on myself, however my son has terribly dry skin and often scratches his feet until they bleed. Having tried steroid cream with little effect I thought I... Read review

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Advantages: Seems to make me healthier
Disadvantages: Tastes and smells awful

...Last week when I was at work, two of the salesman were having a 'heated discussion' (argument!) about whether or not you could drink Aloe Vera. I was more than happy to settle their argument by telling them that I drink it everyday! Although Aloe Vera is a member of the Lily family, it is very cactus like in its characteristics. There are over 240 different species of Aloe, growing mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Aloe Vera has been shown to have various beneficial effects on the body when taken in internally. Some of which are listed below. Blood circulation - a number of constituents have beneficial effects on blood pressure and coagulation. Bone and joint disorders - due to its high mineral and amino acid content. Detoxification - amino acids assist the liver and kidneys. Laxative - It has a gentle... Read review

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Advantages: Softens lips and skin, easy to carry.
Disadvantages: Smell and taste.

...I am a fan of vaseline lip care, which I use regularly, but have a pot that is at teast 3/4 full and will last ages. Yesterday I wandered over to Boots the Chemist with the sole intention of purchasing a birthday gift for someone. There was nothing, they must only stock things over Christmas in gift packages. Our Boots is only a small branch though. Feeling frustrated and not wanting to leave empty handed, my eagle eye scanned the shelves and spotted the Vaseline with Aloe Vera variety of lip therapy. I had to try this, even though I didn`t need any. I had also heard reports from people who did not like the Aloe Vera in the vaseline. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, I had to try it for myself. Aloe vera is supposed to have really good properties aswell which I wanted to test. Initial Impressions... Read review

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