Anecdotal Evidence for Aloe Vera and Acne
The following information is about humans with Acne
Users of this site can send their experiences of using Aloe Vera for Acne. These results are collated and displayed below followed by individual stories. You can add your experience with Aloe Vera here.
Number of Respondants: 11
- Note this is a statistically low number so results should be treated with caution
Did you feel a benefit using Aloe Vera for Acne?
Yes:
No:
No:
82%
18%
18%
Of those who felt a benefit:
Brand Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
22%
56%
22%
56%
22%
Form Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
22%
33%
33%
11%
33%
33%
11%
Time to see an effect:
The same day
Within the week
Within the month
Several weeks
Several months
More than a year
Within the week
Within the month
Several weeks
Several months
More than a year
22%
33%
22%
11%
11%
33%
22%
11%
11%
Of those who felt no benefit:
Brand Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
50%
50%
50%
Form Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
50%
50%
50%
Time product tried:
About a week
About a month
Several months
A year
More than a year
About a month
Several months
A year
More than a year
50%
50%
50%
Did you feel any adverse side effects when using Aloe Vera for Acne?
Yes:
No:
No:
9%
91%
91%
Of those who felt no side effects:
Brand Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
20%
50%
20%
10%
50%
20%
10%
Form Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
20%
40%
30%
10%
40%
30%
10%
Of those who felt side effects:
Brand Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
Aloe Elite
Aloe Land
Aloe Life
Aloe Pura
Desert Harvest
Equimins
Frio
Forever Living Products
Fruit of the Earth
Georges
Healthspan
Holland and Barrett
Other health shop brand
Lifestream
Lily of the Desert
Pukka
Supermarket brand
Other brand
VNL
100%
Form Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
Drinking juice/gel
Tablets or capsules
Powder
Jelly, cream or lotion
Spray
100%
Testimonials and experience for Aloe Vera and Acne with humans
These are individual stories added by users of The Aloe Vera Site or that we have found on the internet who used Aloe Vera for Acne with humans.
Add your own experience with aloe vera here.
Tate from Philippines used Aloe Vera for Acne in March 2012
I suffered Acne at the age of 19. I must have spent thousands of pesos on Acne treatment products but all to no avail. Until one of my Mom's friends recommended Forever Living Drinking Gel. After a few weeks, I noticed that the pimples seems lesser. So, I continued using it until my skin got cleared from Acne. Now, Im 36 years old and I'm married and I'm a Mom and my hubby always tells me how beautiful my skin is.
No comment made
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Forever Living Products
Form Used:
Drinking juice or gel
Timescale:
Several months
Experience:
I suffered Acne at the age of 19. I must have spent thousands of pesos on Acne treatment products but all to no avail. Until one of my Mom's friends recommended Forever Living Drinking Gel. After a few weeks, I noticed that the pimples seems lesser. So, I continued using it until my skin got cleared from Acne. Now, Im 36 years old and I'm married and I'm a Mom and my hubby always tells me how beautiful my skin is.
Recommended?
No comment made
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Kerri from US used Aloe Vera for Acne in December 2011
I used the gel on my skin (face) after washing daily. I also drank about 2oz. each day. This was to clear Acne. Seemed to help.
I was told by a local dermatologist to discontinue this treatment that it would "thin my skin." I was also told that drinking it could be dangerous. I did and now my face looks terrible.
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Fruit of the Earth
Form Used:
A jelly cream or lotion
Timescale:
Within the week
Experience:
I used the gel on my skin (face) after washing daily. I also drank about 2oz. each day. This was to clear Acne. Seemed to help.
Recommended?
I was told by a local dermatologist to discontinue this treatment that it would "thin my skin." I was also told that drinking it could be dangerous. I did and now my face looks terrible.
from
a user who filled out our survey Experience with Aloe Vera
jenny from australia used Aloe Vera for Acne in December 2011
broke out in itchy, burning rash with small blisters within a day. The 'normal' skin rash listed on your site seems to be from taking AV internally. Obviously I did not ingest aloe, but rubbed fresh gel onto my skin. OUCH! (this is the first time I've had this bad reaction)
Allergic reactions to aloe is not commonly known. If you know you are allergic be sure to read ingredients for anything you may ingest or rub on your skin.
Did it work?
No
Were there side effects?
Yes
Brand Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Form Used:
Fresh gel from the leaf
Tried it for:
About a week
Side Effects:
broke out in itchy, burning rash with small blisters within a day. The 'normal' skin rash listed on your site seems to be from taking AV internally. Obviously I did not ingest aloe, but rubbed fresh gel onto my skin. OUCH! (this is the first time I've had this bad reaction)
Recommended?
Allergic reactions to aloe is not commonly known. If you know you are allergic be sure to read ingredients for anything you may ingest or rub on your skin.
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margaret from malawi used Aloe Vera for Acne in October 2011
my face had Acne and it was really bad. when driving I used to close my window ashamed of my face.I met a distributor, who introduced me to aloe products. First I did flush out with aloe gel and then washed my face with aloe liquid soap.after this I would apply aloe jelly before applying propolis creme. The pain has gone and I dont have break outs in my face any more. With confidence I tell many about the goodness of aloe vera products. Am now a distributor.
please I would urge anyone who has an ailment to try aloe vera products from forever living products. It works.
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Forever Living Products
Form Used:
A jelly cream or lotion
Timescale:
Within the month
Experience:
my face had Acne and it was really bad. when driving I used to close my window ashamed of my face.I met a distributor, who introduced me to aloe products. First I did flush out with aloe gel and then washed my face with aloe liquid soap.after this I would apply aloe jelly before applying propolis creme. The pain has gone and I dont have break outs in my face any more. With confidence I tell many about the goodness of aloe vera products. Am now a distributor.
Recommended?
please I would urge anyone who has an ailment to try aloe vera products from forever living products. It works.
from
a user who filled out our survey Experience with Aloe Vera
Anne from UK used Aloe Vera for Acne in September 2011
Forever living propolis cream has changed my life! I discovered this about 5 months ago when after years of suffering from break outs on my face I thought lets give this a try. I was amazed, within a few days my skin had improved dramatically. My spots cleared up without leaving the scarring they usually did. My skin looked smoother and in glowing. I am 38 years old and suffered from spots when I hit my mid twenties, they would come and take ages to go down. Now I only get the occasional one spot here and there and it goes so much quicker. For the first time since my teens I no longer have to wear foundation and this is a big change for me!! I only wore the stuff because my skin tone was uneven and spotty (which of course the foundation would make worse). Now I feel my skin can breathe, is fresh and has a lovely colour again. This is a miracle to me!!
My recommendation to anyone who suffers from spots and has a dull skin complexion to buy this cream now!
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Forever Living Products
Form Used:
A jelly cream or lotion
Timescale:
Within the week
Experience:
Forever living propolis cream has changed my life! I discovered this about 5 months ago when after years of suffering from break outs on my face I thought lets give this a try. I was amazed, within a few days my skin had improved dramatically. My spots cleared up without leaving the scarring they usually did. My skin looked smoother and in glowing. I am 38 years old and suffered from spots when I hit my mid twenties, they would come and take ages to go down. Now I only get the occasional one spot here and there and it goes so much quicker. For the first time since my teens I no longer have to wear foundation and this is a big change for me!! I only wore the stuff because my skin tone was uneven and spotty (which of course the foundation would make worse). Now I feel my skin can breathe, is fresh and has a lovely colour again. This is a miracle to me!!
Recommended?
My recommendation to anyone who suffers from spots and has a dull skin complexion to buy this cream now!
from
a user who filled out our survey Experience with Aloe Vera
Susan from USA used Aloe Vera for Acne in November 2010
I tried everything. I have had this Acne type of rash on my chest for about 3 weeks. Initially I thought it was from chlorinated pools since I work out 3 times a week in a public swimming pool. I don't usually have Acne so this was strange. At first I tried cleansing with Acne pads which stung quite a bit, then followed with Noxema. Did not work, then tried cleansing with pads and Vitamin D cream which worked a little bit. Then tried Jafra night cream which worked somewhat, then Royal Jelly which made it worse. Then last night I tried Aloe Vera directly from my Aloe Vera plant and it was the most soothing relief I have had so far. Went to bed after it dried and the spots have cleared up 50%. So this morning I applied some more and has improved another 25%. The Acne rash is almost gone and it hasn't even been 24 hours since I first applied it.
If you have strange rash or burn, use gel directly from the leaf. Its a miracle how quickly it heals and how soothing it is to your skin.
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Form Used:
Fresh gel from the leaf
Timescale:
The same day
Experience:
I tried everything. I have had this Acne type of rash on my chest for about 3 weeks. Initially I thought it was from chlorinated pools since I work out 3 times a week in a public swimming pool. I don't usually have Acne so this was strange. At first I tried cleansing with Acne pads which stung quite a bit, then followed with Noxema. Did not work, then tried cleansing with pads and Vitamin D cream which worked a little bit. Then tried Jafra night cream which worked somewhat, then Royal Jelly which made it worse. Then last night I tried Aloe Vera directly from my Aloe Vera plant and it was the most soothing relief I have had so far. Went to bed after it dried and the spots have cleared up 50%. So this morning I applied some more and has improved another 25%. The Acne rash is almost gone and it hasn't even been 24 hours since I first applied it.
Recommended?
If you have strange rash or burn, use gel directly from the leaf. Its a miracle how quickly it heals and how soothing it is to your skin.
from
a user who filled out our survey Experience with Aloe Vera
Jennifer Gray from United States used Aloe Vera for Acne in September 2010
I get sores from my Acne that don't heal well. I had one on my cheek. I got a sunburn and applied Aloe on my face. The next morning there was significant healing that had happened with the sore. So, I started using Aloe Gel on my face, but I didn't like the stiffness or the film that would be left on my face. I got some aloe juice and put it in a spray bottle and misted my face 2 or 3 times a day. Swelling and redness and healing time improved. The juice doesn't leave a film.
It sounds crazy but it really works, and it is refreshing on a hot day.
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Fruit of the Earth
Form Used:
A spray
Timescale:
The same day
Experience:
I get sores from my Acne that don't heal well. I had one on my cheek. I got a sunburn and applied Aloe on my face. The next morning there was significant healing that had happened with the sore. So, I started using Aloe Gel on my face, but I didn't like the stiffness or the film that would be left on my face. I got some aloe juice and put it in a spray bottle and misted my face 2 or 3 times a day. Swelling and redness and healing time improved. The juice doesn't leave a film.
Recommended?
It sounds crazy but it really works, and it is refreshing on a hot day.
from
a user who filled out our survey Experience with Aloe Vera
Chiedza Chinyezhu from South Africa used Aloe Vera for Acne in August 2010
For more than 7 years l had suffered with pimples, scars and ance on my face. Someone told me how the Aloe Vera works miraculousely if you mix a few drops of its juice with water. I did that and it helped by cleansing my blood, killing the bacteria that causes pimples and ance from the inside.After one week l began to apply the fresh gel from the leaf directly on to my face, it sucked out all the ance and dried out all the pimples.
If you are also suffering from pimples, ance and scars take a 7 day challenge by applying the fresh gel from the leaf and see how the ance is sucked out of the skin living the skin, bacteria free, ance free and pimple free.It also works as an anti-aging as it smooths and removes rinkles off your face.
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Fresh from the leaf
Form Used:
Fresh gel from the leaf
Timescale:
Within the week
Experience:
For more than 7 years l had suffered with pimples, scars and ance on my face. Someone told me how the Aloe Vera works miraculousely if you mix a few drops of its juice with water. I did that and it helped by cleansing my blood, killing the bacteria that causes pimples and ance from the inside.After one week l began to apply the fresh gel from the leaf directly on to my face, it sucked out all the ance and dried out all the pimples.
Recommended?
If you are also suffering from pimples, ance and scars take a 7 day challenge by applying the fresh gel from the leaf and see how the ance is sucked out of the skin living the skin, bacteria free, ance free and pimple free.It also works as an anti-aging as it smooths and removes rinkles off your face.
from
a user who filled out our survey Experience with Aloe Vera
Andrew from Great Britain used Aloe Vera for Acne in July 2010
I am an 18 year-old who has suffered with Acne for the past 3 years. It has been so bad that I resorted to being prescribed courses of antibiotics to be taken throughout the winter. Although this did clear the Acne up I wasn't allowed to take the tablets in the summer because of an adverse reaction with sunlight and by the following winter they were back with a vengeance.
This winter my mother joined FLP and started me on Bee Propolis and Garlic Thyme tablets as well as Forever Freedom because I had a long-standing knee injury. To begin with I was very skeptical and keen to go back on the antibiotics, but my mother made me promise to give the tablets a real chance. I can honestly say that over the last two months I have noticed a big difference and I do not need to be persuaded to continue with the tablets.
Also, I am having physiotherapy for my knee injury and the Forever Freedom does seem to be speeding my recovery
No comment made
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Forever Living Products
Form Used:
Drinking juice or gel
Timescale:
Several weeks
Experience:
I am an 18 year-old who has suffered with Acne for the past 3 years. It has been so bad that I resorted to being prescribed courses of antibiotics to be taken throughout the winter. Although this did clear the Acne up I wasn't allowed to take the tablets in the summer because of an adverse reaction with sunlight and by the following winter they were back with a vengeance.
This winter my mother joined FLP and started me on Bee Propolis and Garlic Thyme tablets as well as Forever Freedom because I had a long-standing knee injury. To begin with I was very skeptical and keen to go back on the antibiotics, but my mother made me promise to give the tablets a real chance. I can honestly say that over the last two months I have noticed a big difference and I do not need to be persuaded to continue with the tablets.
Also, I am having physiotherapy for my knee injury and the Forever Freedom does seem to be speeding my recovery
Recommended?
No comment made
from
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L. Rees from England used Aloe Vera for Acne in July 2010
I lived with Acne all my life and had given up hope of finding a solution. I'd tried numerous high street products and been prescribed all the common Acne drug treatments. None of them made any appreciable difference and in the case of several of the pharmaceutical products, I suffered quite severe side effects. However, within just a couple of weeks of drinking Aloe Vera Gel and using Aloe Propolis Crème as a moisturiser on a daily basis, my skin began to recover and I've experienced a 90% improvement within a couple of months.
It's nothing short of a minor miracle and I'd recommend that anyone with skins problems of any kind give these products a try.
Did it work?
Yes
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Forever Living Products
Form Used:
Drinking juice or gel
Timescale:
Within the month
Experience:
I lived with Acne all my life and had given up hope of finding a solution. I'd tried numerous high street products and been prescribed all the common Acne drug treatments. None of them made any appreciable difference and in the case of several of the pharmaceutical products, I suffered quite severe side effects. However, within just a couple of weeks of drinking Aloe Vera Gel and using Aloe Propolis Crème as a moisturiser on a daily basis, my skin began to recover and I've experienced a 90% improvement within a couple of months.
Recommended?
It's nothing short of a minor miracle and I'd recommend that anyone with skins problems of any kind give these products a try.
from
a user who filled out our survey Experience with Aloe Vera
inaame from brinks used Aloe Vera for Acne in January 2010
Use for make up
Did it work?
No
Were there side effects?
No
Brand Used:
Supermarket brand
Form Used:
Drinking juice or gel
Tried it for:
A year
Recommended?
Use for make up
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