Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Sensitive Skin & Aloe Vera

Calm, practical guidance on Aloe Vera and caring for sensitive, dry and easily irritated skin.

Why Does My Skin Sting When I Apply Products? Understanding Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Why Does My Skin Sting When I Apply Products? Understanding Sensitive Skin

That sudden sting when a product goes on can be unsettling. A plain explainer on what causes it and how to soothe...

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Soothing Dry, Cracked Hands: A Gentle Routine for Over-Washed Skin

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Soothing Dry, Cracked Hands: A Gentle Routine for Over-Washed Skin

Sore, tight, over-washed hands need moisture and a little protection. A simple, fragrance-free routine with Aloe Vera and a richer cream.

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Aloe Vera for Razor Bumps and Ingrown Hairs: Calming Skin After Shaving

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera for Razor Bumps and Ingrown Hairs: Calming Skin After Shaving

Why shaving leaves bumps and sore spots, and how a cool, simple Aloe Vera gel can help your skin settle afterwards.

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Patch Testing New Skincare: A Simple Safety Step for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Patch Testing New Skincare: A Simple Safety Step for Sensitive Skin

A two-minute habit that can save your skin a lot of grief. How to patch test new products properly when your skin...

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Aloe Vera vs Hyaluronic Acid for Sensitive Skin: How to Choose

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera vs Hyaluronic Acid for Sensitive Skin: How to Choose

Two gentle hydrators, two different jobs. A plain guide to Aloe Vera and hyaluronic acid for sensitive, easily irritated skin.

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Can You Use Aloe Vera on Eczema-Prone Skin? A Gentle Guide

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Can You Use Aloe Vera on Eczema-Prone Skin? A Gentle Guide

A calm, honest look at where Aloe Vera fits in a routine for eczema-prone, easily irritated skin — and where it does...

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What's Really in Your Aloe Vera Gel? How to Read an Aloe Vera Label

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What's Really in Your Aloe Vera Gel? How to Read an Aloe Vera Label

In short: The word "Aloe Vera" on the front of a bottle tells you very little. To judge an Aloe Vera gel,...

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Soothing Dry, Irritated Skin: A Fragrance-Free Calm-Skin Routine

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Soothing Dry, Irritated Skin: A Fragrance-Free Calm-Skin Routine

In short: Dry, easily irritated skin usually responds best to fewer, gentler steps rather than more products. Cleanse softly, layer hydration while...

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One Aloe Vera Gel, Many Uses: After Sun, After Shaving and After Waxing

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One Aloe Vera Gel, Many Uses: After Sun, After Shaving and After Waxing

In short: A good fragrance-free Aloe Vera gel is one of the most versatile things you can keep at home. The same...

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Is Aloe Vera Good for Sensitive Skin? A Calm, Honest Guide

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Is Aloe Vera Good for Sensitive Skin? A Calm, Honest Guide

In short: Aloe Vera is one of the most popular plant ingredients for people with sensitive skin, and for good reason. A...

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How to Use Aloe Vera Gel on Your Face: A Gentle Daily Routine

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How to Use Aloe Vera Gel on Your Face: A Gentle Daily Routine

In short: Aloe Vera gel can absolutely be part of a daily face routine for most people. Use it on clean, slightly...

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Fragrance-Free Intimate Wipes: What 'pH-Balanced' Actually Means

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Fragrance-Free Intimate Wipes: What 'pH-Balanced' Actually Means

In short: Intimate skin is naturally slightly acidic, and a "pH-balanced" intimate wipe is simply one formulated to respect that natural pH...

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Choosing Gentle Intimate Care for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Choosing Gentle Intimate Care for Sensitive Skin

In short: Gentle intimate care for sensitive skin comes down to a few calm principles: keep it simple, choose fragrance-free and pH-respecting...

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Caring for a Scar at Home: Massage, Moisture and Patience

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Caring for a Scar at Home: Massage, Moisture and Patience

In short: Caring for a settled scar at home comes down to three gentle habits: massage, moisture and patience. Once a scar...

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Aloe Vera vs Silicone for Scars: How to Choose for Old and New Marks

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Aloe Vera vs Silicone for Scars: How to Choose for Old and New Marks

In short: Silicone has the stronger body of clinical evidence for the appearance of raised scars and is described as a first-line...

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Aloe Vera and Scars: What It Can — and Can't — Do for the Look of Skin

Sensitive skin and Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera and Scars: What It Can — and Can't — Do for the Look of Skin

In short: Aloe Vera will not erase a scar, and no honest product claims to. What a well-made Aloe Vera cream can...

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