MAGIC OF ALOE - SATIN SHIELD
MissRo here! Now, everyone knows the benefits of Aloe Vera. If you don't, here's the low-down:
- Pamper yourself to a soothing body rub. Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner sides as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower.
- Treat burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen—from grease splatters or hot utensils.
- For more major kitchen mishaps like a scald, mix some aloe gel and vitamin E oil into a little jar for a homemade burn healer.
- Banish black and blue bruises by swapping on the good goo.
- Soothe and heal sunburns the feel-good way. Aloe contains cooling properties similar to menthol.
- Take the sting or itch out of insect bites.
- Reduce tissue damage from frostbite.
- Alleviate mysterious rashes.
- Make feet baby soft with an exfoliating foot mask by mixing together a half cup of oatmeal, a half cup of corn meal, four tbsp. of aloe vera gel and a half cup of unscented body lotion.
- Help heal herpes outbreaks.
- Fight Athlete’s Foot.
- Swab over blisters for quick relief.
- Use as an antidote to allergic skin reactions.
- Replace creams and lotions as a general moisturizer for dry skin. Aloe is fast absorbing!
- Prevent pesky pimples and treat acne.
- Soothe Psoriasis.
- Prevent scarring and stretch marks.
- Help rid of Rosacea.
- Shrink warts.
- Reverse signs of aging skin and wrinkles. Cleopatra did!
- Help eliminate Eczema.
- Brighten skin. Aloe can decrease pigmentation and dark spots.
- Make skin new again with an exfoliating, organic sugar scrub by mixing together two tbsp. of aloe vera, 2 tbsp. of organic brown sugar and 1 tsp. of organic lemon juice.
- For rougher patches mix together an organic salt skin scrub using two cups of sea salt, one cup of aloe vera, one cup of organic coconut oil and two tbsp. of local, organic honey.
- Speed up hair growth by massaging aloe into the scalp, letting it sit for 30 minutes, and rinsing.
- Reduce hair dandruff by mixing aloe vera juice with coconut milk and wheat germ oil. Massage into scalp and rinse.
- Replace aloe with conditioner for silkier, smoother hair.
- Remove eye makeup... and the list goes on!
(Source - 40 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera!)
Well, how about using it as a face primer under your foundation?!
Magic of Aloe's Satin Shield is a silky lotion made with aloe vera, mica, jojoba esters, and sunflower seed oil...that's it! A little goes a long way, so you only need a tiny bit to smooth over your face after you apply your moisturizer. You don't even have to wait a second before you can start applying your foundation.
Not only is it a face primer, but you can use it as a body lotion, or even a hair gloss after you blow dry your hair. So essentially, it's a 3-in-1 product.
I have used my fair share of primers and even though I don't wear foundation everyday, when I do this is the primer I use.
You can purchase your Magic of Aloe Satin Shield here.
Do you use face primers? And, if you do which brand do you use and why?
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I use Monistat Anti-Chafing Powder Gel as my face primer. I sometimes use Avon Magix because it has SPF, but the Monistat is thinner so it's easier for me to blend in.Someone on the Everyday Minerals forum posted about using aloe vera gel to wetline her minerals! Aloe vera is also good to drink for an upset stomach!
I use a powder oil control primer under my mineral makeup--thankfully I don't really need anything more heavy duty than that. Aloe is a wonder product, though. I remember growing up my mom's friends always had aloe plants in their kitchens for those inevitable cooking battle wounds :D
I'm amazed at all the wonderful things this product can be used for! I love products that are multi-tasking!!! I don't use a primer currently but this may be a great product to try it out with! I've used aloe for so many other things, why not give it a try?!
I never knew that aloe could be used a face primer too! Thanks for this information. I've always used it to soothe sunburns but I'm going to use it as a moisturizer and exfoliating scrub! I can always count on this site to give me great advice. Thanks :)
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it reduces bruises well? my legs bruise very easily for some reason, so this would be great for summer. My primer is Monistat, and it works really well, didnt break me out as i thought it would
My mom had an aloe plant when I was growing up to. hmm maybe I'll have to try out my green thumb again. I hadn't thought of it as a primer though.
Love the idea of using aloe as a prime, I'm going to have to try that. Normally I don't use a primer because I have taking extra steps, but if I use it as a moisturizer also..
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Yes- I do use primers. I have Kumaara and BE primers. I love things that do double duty.I have a strong desire to go out and buy an aloe vera plant right now!This is a great reminder that this plant really wonderful.
I second the use of anti-chafing gel...sounds weird but it has what you need in it. Besides it's purpose is to protect the skin.As for the aloe vera gel I would think the plant form would be way too sticky to use as a primer. This product adds enough other emollients to make it usable for that. I wouldn't recommend straight up aloe for a primer.
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I have not used any prime to my face.
Ahhhh i got this in my pack from Meg and I am in love with it!!!! I put it in my hair, on my body. Havent used it as a primer yet because I am SOOO acne prone!!
I am in love with my Kumaara primer so I never even thought about using it for that. I do...however LOVE aloe and any product that embraces its naturally enhancing properties. I used my Magic of Aloe lotion at night and woke up with super soft and NOT oily skin. This is a big test for me as I tend to roll around a lot and get hot when I sleep which makes me wake up like an oil slick. You truly need very, very little to soak into your skin.I'll try it as a primer tomorrow and report back results!!!!
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My roommate keeps a huge Bottle of Liquid Aloe in the fridge and I never really understood why.Now I know.It's really interesting that you can use this product as an eye makeup remover as well - I can never seem to find the right one.
Just received this and it's an AMAZING product!Like Miz Ro says,you can use it in several ways,a drop is enough,and it's truly a luxury-inspired,high-quality treat in a modest little tube...This is a fabulous company and honestly,I think their products rival some of the "big boys!"Thanks for all the aloe tips,it's such a cool plant! :)
I use avon magix and i really like it but i loooove the sound of this! I went to lanzarote 3 years ago and bought aloe vera gels and moisturisers- I am going again on sunday and I have been so excited at the thought of getting more lovely big (inexpensive) bottles of aloe!I hear alot of good things about magic of aloe-i am definately going to order this, great post who knew there were so many uses for aloe vera!!!
Ooh, we grow Aloe Vera here in our backyard! I use it cut fresh for cuts, sores, blisters, burns, scratches, bites and any other skin irritation that occurs. It really is a wonder plant, I adore it. :]As for facial primers, I have never used one!
I usually wear a face primer or else my makeup is a shiny, gooey mess in about 2.5 hours. The only primer I've loved is Cosmedicine's mattifying face sunblock, but it's pretty expensive. So I end up using whatever random one I have on hand.I love aloe gel though! For my face moisturizer, I just mix some tea tree oil in with a glob of pure aloe gel. It works great!
I have heard that aloe is a great product but i did not know that it was so versatile--hmmmm :)I also know that you can add aloe to your hair gel (esp when you make your own flax seed gel) to help retain moisture! I have tried it but have not yet perfected my custom flax seed gel yet :*( still working on it! I would love to try the primer though---that sounds so interesting and i would think it would still let your skin breathe (unlike some other primers)!thanks for the tips ;)
You need to check out their website. Free samples and all you pay is shipping-$3.95, not bad. It looks like a very comprehensive line and their masks are calling my name.This product is a cross between a gel-like lotion and a high end primer. I like it better as a primer than a moisturizer, it's not quite enough to cover my dreaded KP. If you don't have KP this chit would be divine. As a primer, it keeps my makeup looking great with zero irritation. Works equally well under my liquid foundation as it does under my new fave: Everyday Minerals (mineral makeup). I love the way it feels as it glides on my face, it's a very cool product.
Wow! Who knew there were so many uses for Aloe Vera? I used to have a plant - but then over the years, I lost my green thumb. I try to leave plants alone so that they can live. But now, I realize I must try again! I have been using the Monistat chafing gel stuff as a primer since I read about it here. It works great and is so inexpensive! But recently I received the UD facial primer from Meg, so I've been giving that a whirl. Love it too. So now I use whichever I'm in the mood for - or whichever my hand grabs out of the drawer first. I could see me using the satin shield as a body lotion. In fact, I want some right now.
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I have two Aloes at home but I only used them for burns. I have to try the other uses (and maybe plant some more)
I'm a little weird about primers. The first one I ever tried broke me out (Smashbox Photo Finish primer, I loathe you!!!). I've also tried Kumaara, Korres and Lorac's primers--all of which are a little spendy, are nice products, but didn't hide my pores as much as I'd hoped.And I just received this Magic of Aloe Satin Shield in the mail and can't wait to try it!UPDATE: I tried it and it's nice! But it is silicone based, so I have to cleanse my skin thoroughly to prevent breakouts.
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I don't use face primers, well i didn't know what a face primer was till last year. I have to moisturise my face before i apply make up otherwise my skin will become flakey and some of the primer's i've looked at doesn't do a very good job at hydrating.but a primer with aloe! i must give this one a try!
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Wow, I had no idea there were so many uses for aloe! I always use it when I am wearing my hair straight, because I inevitably burn my hand and my forehead, and it heals it very quickly with no scarring. I am going to try it as a primer and see how it works, it's a great idea. I think tomorrow I will try it as a hair gloss, maybe by mixing it in with one of the 6 products I am currently using to keep my hair in line...
Oooh, I have always wanted an Aloe plant, because I knew it was good for stuff, but I never realised how much stuff it is great for!!!I use Avon's Magix or Napoleon's Auto Pilot :)
Aloe is the best ever! I use a mix of aloe and jasons vit e as my moisturizer. However I didnt know about shrinking warts or banishing bruises. Thanks for the info!
I received this from Meg. It's a pretty good product. I don't love it as a primer - it makes my foundation look like it's sitting on top of something and it doesn't make it blend well. I use a cream foundation though, so that might be why. I do like it as a moisturizer though. It's great for that. It's silky and smooth. It actually reminds me a lot of Smashbox Photo Finish primer texture wise.
this was one of the items i got for 250 points. i like it. it works just as well as any silicone-based primer ive tried but it's lighter and less textured. it gives my face a smooth, matte finish. it came right on time b/c im running super low on MAC's matte primer and i dont know if i'll repurchase.
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i have an aloe vera plant at home and it works great for accidental kitchen burns and sunburns. the only thing i hate is the smell. thankfully you can get some aloe vera products for burns in a bottle and don't have that scent. i don't use primer too much and am still trying to find the perfect one but the one i do have at home is the monistat one. i would love to try this product as a primer because it would be a great moisturizer too.
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wow aloe as a face primer! that sounds soo refreshing!i used aloe alot, pure right from the plant living in florida and hawaii when I was little. and i love it! it takes out the sting, makes the skin cool and moisturized.I didnt know about all these other uses!Im guilty of not using face primer :S Occasionally i'll use some of the little tube of prime time I have from bare minerals.Lol ive just started using makeup to the full extent, lol now onto primer. Baby steps.
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I used an aloe-based gel from Jason Naturals as a facial moisturizer for years. My skin requires something a little more moisturizing now, but I still use the gel to soothe minor injuries and irritations.I don't use a primer, though. I find that if I use a moisturizer that agrees with my skin, I can get away with just blotting and adding a dusting of finishing powder over my mineral makeup once or twice a day. I switched to minerals to avoid slathering so much stuff all over my face, so using a primer would be counterproductive for me.
Oh I absolutely love aloe Vera! I have aloe Vera gel and I put it on my pimple areas, & dry skin, and it works miracles. I also heard you can use aloe vera is recommended to get rid of frizz in your hair & I really need to do that sometime soon. Great article (:
I love this stuff too, after being in the sun all day I use my all natural aloe vera and lemon grass smoothie to sooth my burnt skin..this stuff really works!
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I've tried a bunch of primers (Smashbox, Arbonne, Tarte, etc) and they all pretty much feel the same to me. I honestly don't notice much difference when using them, so most of the time I don't bother. I'll put them on for special occasions, even though I still don't feel like it makes a noticeable difference, it makes me feel like I'm putting in a little more effort. I will use Avon Magix sometimes simply for the SPF though.
Hmmm.... sounds like a must have in the medicine cabinet.
Aloe Vera truly is a magical thing. I went straight from desk to two weeks working outside in intensive sun, and Aloe Vera slathered on as soon as I got indoors again took away the red just like that. Though I recently learnt that you have to mix a little bit of oil into it to use it as a moisturiser.Used as a face primer alone, you have to be careful to use just a little bit since otherwise it will sort of lay itself as a second skin on your face, prone to flaking and whatnot. Not nice! Though if used in the right amount, it really does make your skin silky smooth.And as you say, for every kind of itch try Aloe Vera. ;)
I use Clinique Pore Minimizer T-Zone Shine Control on my t-zone. It's not exactly a primer but does great at keeping away the oilies for twice as long as without it. I also use EDM Kaolin for oil control and Mint for redness under my foundation.
Wow I knew aloe Vera was good for burns, moisturizing, etc... But there's no way I would have been able to list 40! This is great. I've always loved aloe. I use it straight from the plant sometimes :)
i knew aloe vera just for dry skin ... i's good sound to know all of that list !!!
MisssRo! That was an awesome list of Aloe magic you listed here! As far back as the 80's I had an aloe plant growing in the window just in case there was an emergency with my family that required immediate access to Aloe!I will admit, the texture of this Aloe Satin Shield is like liquid silk for just an instant and then before you can blink an eye, it's already absorbed into your skin! I did try it as a makeup primer and it is quite lovely but at $55.00 a container I will be sticking with my Monistat Chafing Relief Power-Gel at less than $8.00 a tube.This is a luxury item treat for me and every single time I put it on my face or hands or anywhere - I just can't get over how intoxicating silky it is when it goes on your skin! When I put it on my hands I immediately have to go up to somebody/anybody and say..."You gotta feel my skin right now!" It makes your skin feel as soft as a baby's bottom and ladies...those little babies are about as soft as it gets so that's quite an endorsement! It really REALLY creates the ultimate smooth surface for makeup or just for having dreamy smooth areas of skin!
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Its so awesome to see all these great uses for Aloe. I was recently invited to a Aloette party, which is a makeup skin/bodycare line made purely with Aloe in everything. Now I see what the rave was about some of their products. My aunt also had a aloe plant growing up and living in the desert meant we had a lot of sunburns in the summer. Miracle for that but now I want one of my own for all the other benefits. If it does moisturize and prime then its the primer for me since all other primers make my skin too dryand then my pores produce extra oil to compensate and thats the last thing I need. Thanks for the great info :)
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great list about aloe! i love aloe! especially aloe drink. sounds weird but it tastes soo good. it can be found in most asian specialty stores and even some supermarkets have them now.i dont really use face primer cause i dont like to put a lot of stuff on my face. but im sure aloe would be great for your face skin. lol. face skin.
I absolutely adore aloe vera, I use it for a gazillion different things! My favorite is using it after I epilate or as an after-sun, it really soothes the skin. We used to have lots of aloe plants all around the house, but I don't know what happened to them...As for face primers, I don't really use them. Most of the ones I've tried have either broken me out or made my foundation look weird. I really like Everyday Minerals Kaolin Powder (or something like that) though, but it's too drying if I use it every day.
Very cool! I haven't heard of aloe in face primers before, but with all the wonderful uses of aloe vera, why not? My mom & aunts grow aloe in the garden to soothe the skin. Aloe works wonders!
Wow, I so wanted to try that until I saw the price. I will stick with what I have. I like Rimmel face primer, Clinique Pore Perfecter as a primer and Smashbox Photo Finish primer. Primers really are miracle workers! I also use aloe as a body lotion, I have a bar of soap with aloe in it and I use it as a mask mixed with un-coated aspirin. Good stuff!
does anyone know if its hard to grow aloe? i want to do it myself.. is it the same kind i can use on my skin or should i have to add something?
My mother brought an Aloe plant into the house and I do have to say it's a bit difficult. It gets heavy and needs constant support, which I guess is fine if you have a green thumb and patience, but the other thing that drives me up a while is that it attracts bugs.
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I'm awful with plants, one I touch one that dies, but the aloe that I have abandoned in my balcony resist. Maybe the secret is little care and little water (it's a desert plant, aint it?)Just my experience. HTH :)
I just use my lightly tinted moisturizer as a face primer. I don't like to layer too many products because then they start feeling heavier and heavier.I do like to use a primer on my eyes though - MAC Paint Pot in Painterly or Too Faced Lockdown Eyeshadow with Shadow Insurance in it.
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Woah! I had no idea it could do all that! I don't use a face primer at the moment but I would love to buy this! I am also going to share this list with my mom! She'll love it!
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