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I have seen people put raw aloe vera on their faces to hydrate it. Does this even work? Has anyone ever tried this?

Posted - November 20, 2017

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  • 16838
    I don't know about hydrating, but the stuff does soothe a bad sunburn.
      November 20, 2017 6:10 AM MST
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  • 44652
    The outer layer of our skin is impenetrable by most liquid substances. Hydration means 'to add water', and aloe is mostly water, so it probably does in some sense of the word. I shall try it...I have a large plant.
      November 20, 2017 6:54 AM MST
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  • 7280
    Fascinating explanation of moisturizers here:

    https://www.businessinsider.com/how-do-moisturizers-work-to-keep-your-skin-soft-and-smooth-2015-7
      November 20, 2017 11:29 AM MST
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