I already ordered up some of the Fruit of the Earth 100% gel, which has great reviews and states shaving gel as a use right on the label, so we’ll see how it goes.
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Hey that’s great - I hope it suits you; allergic reactions are never fun, neither is looking endlessly for something that won’t irritate the skin.
Just a word about the company - I buy that gel in little bottles with fliptop caps - i like to reuse them as travel bottles when empty - and i found it necessary to get some more blue caps when I had broken a couple. I rang the company and asked for a few, and they not only considered my request seriously, but sent me a dozen caps free, all the way to Australia.
Great customer service and very nice people. i was most impressed! Every time I get a good result with a company i get very cheerful!
i have had similarly nice service from several other companies, but since you’re dealing with this product, thought it was worthwhile letting you know my experience with the company. I think they’re based in Texas.
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Does anyone have suggestions for a good moisturizer for my face. I’m a guy with normal - to oily skin.
I know some moisturizers are probably worthless and some not worthless so can anyone explain whats in a moisturizer that makes it good (vitamim a, b, c, etc…)
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[quote]TD54 wrote:
I can’t believe people are responding with serious advice… What the hell is going on here[/quote]
You’re right, because what I really want (and what my girl really wants) is for me to have oily, acne ridden, puss covered, pimple infested, flaky, dry, cystic, leathery, blotchy, blemish filled, skin. Yep, taking care of yourself sure is pretty pussified isn’t it, when compared to all that. Just make sure it isn’t an obsession, and that you don’t take more time with it than your girl does.
For all of you bagging on the OP because he wants to take care of his skin, think about how fucking stupid you would look when you put in so much effort to get jacked and shredded, only to be undone by having shitty skin. I swear, how do some of you get out of bed in the morning?[/quote]
[quote]'nuffsaid wrote:
OP, there’s a beautiful aloe vera gel product out there - I take it you’re in America?
The brand is Fruit of the Earth - 100% aloe gel - and they make sunscreen too.
For great skin, use sunscreen or a good sunblock. And for normal to oily skin, aloe vera gel is the most refreshing thing, great for oily skin. But seriously, there are lots of good products out there. Go to a department store, get some samples of moisturiser - most companies give them out - then pick one and go with it. You need to have something that suits you and your skin, and that feels good and not sticky or greasy on your skin. You might even prefer a matifying moisturiser.
Most of them come with sunscreen in them these days. We all have our preferences, and I myself like/use several products. Always read the ingredients though If you like plant-based products, check out the health food stores, Trader Joe’s I believe has some really nice stuff.
Try the products for females as well as those for males. If you find one you like but don’t like the packaging, you could always decant the product into a plain plastic squeeze bottle or tube. The reason i say this is that male products tend to be a bit heavier than the female lines but again you could dilute it with plain witch hazel or plain aloe vera gel.
Actually, if you buy some plain aloe vera gel and use plain witch hazel as toner/after shave, that will be a fresh-smelling, inexpensive skin care regime that is very good for noprmal/oilyish skin. Add sunscreen or block and you’re done!
If you are new to the whole cosmetic scene, as it were, Paula Begoun has a book called Don’t Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me. (also is online). She reviews as many cosmetic products as she can, and often updates her product reviews online. She has her own product line too but her reviews are straight.
Good luck
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Could you use Aloe Vera as a shave gel? Most shave gels irritate my skin, Aloe Vera seems like it could be a great product for shaving. Thoughts?[/quote]
