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PURA D'OR 16 Oz ORGANIC Aloe Vera Gel - Lavender - All Natural - ZERO Artificial Preservatives - Deeply Hydrating & Moisturizing - Sunburn, Bug Bites, Rashes, Small Cuts, Eczema Relief - Skin & Hair

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Active Ingredients Aloe Vera
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  • THE ONLY USDA ORGANIC ALOE VERA GEL ON THE MARKET: PURA D'OR is the Only USDA Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel on the market currently that has ZERO artificial preservatives and does NOT require refrigeration. Other brands are missing USDA Organic Seal on the Label which means they are not Certified Organic and any Organic claims made elsewhere are misleading and inaccurate. Always check for USDA Seal on Label
  • SOOTHING SKIN HYDRATION: Our Aloe Vera Gel will double the versatile moisturizing benefits and will deeply penetrate your skin with superior hydration for clearer and healthier skin - leaving it feeling and looking fresh and revitalized.
  • RELIEVE SUN DAMAGED SKIN: Our after sun care Aloe Vera Gel will give your skin a soothing relief from environmental factors and will leave your skin silky soft and smooth without any gooey or sticky residue.
  • NOURISHING and REFRESHING BENEFITS FOR SKIN, HAIR AND SCALP: Our Organic Aloe Vera Gel is rich in antioxidants and nutrients including Vitamins C and E to improve the natural firmness of the skin and reducing the appearance of early aging in skin. Aloe Vera Gel for hair (as well as for scalp) promotes moisturize your hair and scalp for silkier, softer, and shinier hair - all the while providing your scalp with much-needed hydration to encourage a less itchy and flaky scalp.
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Healthy Skin, Happy Customers. We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with our Aloe Vera Gel, please let us know and we will give you a FULL refund.

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SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Healthy Skin, Happy Customers! We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with our Aloe Vera Gel, please let us know and we will give you a FULL refund.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3 x 3 x 7.5 inches; 1.17 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 84005
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 810023840053
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Vital's International Group
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RPCFSNK
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customer Ratings
Moisturizing
3.9
4.6
4.3
4.8
4.3
4.7
Scent
3.8
4.5
4.1
4.4
4.2
4.6
For sensitive skin
4.4
5.0
4.4
4.7
Value for money
3.9
4.4
4.2
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Dry, Normal, Oily, Combination
Dry
Dry
Dry
Dry, Normal, Sensitive, Combination, Oily
Dry, Sensitive, Normal, Combination
form
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
Gel
size
16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
16 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)
8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
12.00 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
8 Ounce (Pack of 1)
volume
16 fluid ounces
16 fluid ounces
237 milliliters
16 fluid ounces
350 milliliters
8 fluid ounces
scent
Lavender
Lavender
Fragrance Free
Aloe Vera
Unscented
Aloe Vera
product benefit
Soothing, Replenishing, Moisturizing, Hydrating, Freshening
Hydrating
Moisturizing,Smoothening
Soothing, Hydrating, Redness Removal, Moisturizing
Hydrating
Superior soothing aloe vera relief.
target gender
unisex
unisex
unisex
unisex
unisex
unisex

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Directions

On Skin - Before applying lotion or moisturizer, apply Aloe Vera Gel liberally on the desired area of skin to soothe irritations and encourage softer skin. On Hair - Prior to shampooing, gently massage Aloe Vera Gel onto the scalp. May also be used as a conditioner. Rinse thoroughly. Individual results may vary.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
2,405 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the stickiness, ingredients and quality of the skin moisturizer. They mention that it's non greasy, works great to keep your scalp hydrated and reduce dandruff. They appreciate the value for money. However, some customers report issues with the water resistance, saying that it is very watery and does not dry down very quickly. Opinions are mixed on the effect on skin, smell and thickness.

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104 customers mention75 positive29 negative

Customers like the quality of the skin moisturizer. They mention it works great for dry skin, sunburn, and as a base for moisturizing creams. They also say it's deeply hydrating and moisturizes their skin. Customers also say the product is light and refreshing.

"It's a really pure clean aloe. Pump works well. Brown bottle protects it from light decay. I truly enjoy this brands aloe products...." Read more

"This stuff works great. I use it to get rid of the little bumps on my arms and it also makes me face look clearer...." Read more

"...goes a long way and now after the burn is gone it's great for after waxing and shaving!" Read more

"...First, the consistency is NOT a gel -- or at least, it's only barely a very thin, runny gel...." Read more

19 customers mention14 positive5 negative

Customers like the stickiness of the skin moisturizer. They say it's not sticky or thick, the best non-greasy product they have used for dry hands and face, and it has the same color, texture, viscosity, and effect. Customers also appreciate the consistency of the aloe vera, which is very thin compared with thicker gels. They mention that it leaves their hair soft and shiny with no oily residue. Overall, customers are happy with the stickness of the product.

"It's a really pure clean aloe. Pump works well. Brown bottle protects it from light decay. I truly enjoy this brands aloe products...." Read more

"...always the same product, I’ve compared them very closely, same color, texture, viscosity and effect...." Read more

"Not a fan of this Aloe Gel I fond it to be runny and very sticky on my skin" Read more

"...very favorite aloe vera gel, it's not too thick or too thin and it's not sticky...." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the skin moisturizer. They say it's worth the price, has a great size, and is worth the extra effort.

"...and are looking for an organic aloe vera gel that is reasonably priced for the amount from a company that seems to have a good reputation in the..." Read more

"Good value & nice size. I use several of their products and am always satisfiefd." Read more

"...Worth the extra effort. I also like the lavender combo. Great as a base for moisturizing creams." Read more

"Great size for the money" Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the ingredients in the skin moisturizer. They mention that it's organic, natural, and without extra ingredients. Some say that the product is formulated with ingredients that will help with sensitivity and sun burn.

"...I liked that the Pura d'Or gel includes lavender and that the ingredients are organic. Also, the company mission seemed appealing...." Read more

"...It’s formulated with ingredients that will help with sensitivity, sun burn very healing, great hyperpigmentation and will NOT irritate your..." Read more

"...Because it is natural without extra ingredients, it is not sticky or thick. I love it." Read more

"...“Deeply Hydrating, Moisturizing” and the fact that it’s pure and organic, I decided to take a chance...." Read more

66 customers mention44 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the effect of the skin moisturizer. Some mention that it keeps their skin soft, relieves itching, and leaves the skin feeling cool and smooth. However, others say that it started burning their skin, caused their eyes to burn, and turned their face red.

"This is one of the best products for sunburn relief. We spent an overcast day at the beach not realizing we were getting absolutely fried...." Read more

"...It doesn’t burn me or my family’s skin at all! I highly recommend!" Read more

"...one that is of any slight concern is Glycerin, as it can cause a burning/stinging sensation for some people and/or in high amounts, despite being a..." Read more

"...formulated with ingredients that will help with sensitivity, sun burn very healing, great hyperpigmentation and will NOT irritate your skin...." Read more

53 customers mention27 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the smell of the skin moisturizer. Some mention that the scent is nice and it absorbs in easily, while others say that it has a horrible smell.

"High quality versatile product. Smells good to." Read more

"...I do Highly suggest unscented because the scents decay rather quickly and have a weird smell. Maybe a few months before the scent is changing" Read more

"...All I can really say positively is that the lavender scent is nice...." Read more

"...I can’t use it now because of the horrible smell and I don’t want to order again because now I can’t trust that it will smell good...." Read more

9 customers mention4 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the thickness of the skin moisturizer. Some mention that they like the thickness and how it softens their skin, while others say that it's only barely a very thin, runny gel. Some customers also mention that the product has a weird slimy thickness when they first apply it.

"...the consistency is NOT a gel -- or at least, it's only barely a very thin, runny gel...." Read more

"This was my very favorite aloe vera gel, it's not too thick or too thin and it's not sticky...." Read more

"...This worked great for her and helped to moisturize her skin. It is kinda thin/runny but is easy to apply...." Read more

"I love the consistency of this aloe vera, very thin compared with thicker gels. Really soaks in, and feels light and refreshing...." Read more

30 customers mention7 positive23 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the water resistance of the skin moisturizer. They mention that it is watery, not gel, and doesn't dry down very quickly. They also say that their skin felt stripped of moisture after using and itchy. Some customers also say the product turns out to be so liquid that it's obvious it'll not be good at moisturizing. Overall, some customers are not happy with the quality of the product.

"...Unfortunately, this virtually liquid "gel" doesn't dispense well from the pump-bottle; it squirts rather forcefully, and when it does it shoots *out..." Read more

"...I read a complaint about the pump... yes, it can really spray out, but I find if you give it a staccato tap with your fist it comes out in small..." Read more

"...I just hate how grasy you are when you use lotions. Aloe dries super fast however it does reactivate with contact on water even after drying...." Read more

"...I applied my usual moisturizer which helped. The next morning my skin felt very dry all over my body, so I decided not to use it as a body..." Read more

Inaccurate Ingredients and Irritation! But your mileage may vary.
3 Stars
Inaccurate Ingredients and Irritation! But your mileage may vary.
I use organic aloe gel primarily for conductivity with the NuFace microcurrent device; I've been using Wild Naturals Manuka Honey Aloe Vera Gel, which i LOVE, but because I go through it really quickly (almost nightly use) for that purpose, I wanted to try another organic alternative. Pura d'Or was recommended on several natural/organic living sites, and for a couple dollars more than the Wild Naturals, it's twice as much product. Although the ingredients are fewer than Wild Naturals (which includes plan stem cells and, of course, Manuka Honey) and don't offer the extra skin-care benefits, I liked that the Pura d'Or gel includes lavender and that the ingredients are organic. Also, the company mission seemed appealing. Unfortunately, this product is better "on paper" than in practice. All I can really say positively is that the lavender scent is nice.First, the consistency is NOT a gel -- or at least, it's only barely a very thin, runny gel. In itself, that wasn't a huge concern for my purposes because the watery nature meant I wouldn't have to constantly apply more product and/or rehydrate it with rosewater once I started the microcurrent treatment, because despite the thin, watery consistency, it didn't dry down very quickly at all, and a small amount spread over a rather large area of my skin. Unfortunately, this virtually liquid "gel" doesn't dispense well from the pump-bottle; it squirts rather forcefully, and when it does it shoots *out* of the pump-nozzle, rather than *down". With the bottle sitting on my skin facing me, more "gel" got on my stomach than in the palm of my hand. This was also after struggling to even get the pump to function... it should have been a simple twist to pop up the pump nozzle, but I had to unscrew the whole thing, firmly grasp the inside portion with a paper towel (to wipe away enough of the product to get a firm grip on the plastic), and force it open from the inside. This, again, may not be an entirely bad thing -- very little chance the bottle will accidentally open during shipping or when transporting it for travel -- but it was inconvenient.However, this "gel" immediately made my skin STING and BURN! I don't have particularly sensitive skin, and i've used chemical peels that didn't hurt they way this supposedly soothing aloe very gel did! I double checked to make sure the product was, in fact, what I ordered (in my excitement to try it, I didn't bother checking the label when I first opened it). It is labeled as the lavender aloe vera gel, so it wasn't a product error -- unless it's mislabeled. So, next I looked at the ingredients...Lo and behold, the ingredients on the bottle i received include two ingredients that were not on the image in the Amazon listing, and a quick jump over to the Pura d'Or website also doesn't show these ingredients on the Lavender formula: two forms of Honeysuckle Flower Extract (Lonicera Caprifolium and Lonicera Japonica). After looking these up, it seems they *should* be skin-soothing. Did this cause the stinging/burning? I can't say, and logically it shouldn't have. I don't have any allergies to honeysuckle that I'm aware of, but since I don't think I've ever been exposed to it, I can't say for sure. However, I did see several mentions that Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica) contains natural parabens. To be fair, I'm not well versed on parabens other than knowing they're something to generally be avoided with regards to skincare, so even if the Honeysuckle didn't cause the irritation, many people may want to avoid it if they're hardcore about parabens (which again - i don't fully understand since I have learned that natural parabens are present in a lot of really good-for-you foods and natural products, but I guess the *type* of paraben is a factor and one I won't get into here, because this is already a pretty long review.Moving on with the ingredients... on both the Amazon and Pura d'Or product images, the ingredients for this particular aloe vera gel are: Decolorized Aloe Baradensis (Aloe Vera Leaf Juice), Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylil Glycol, Tocopheral Acetate, Lavandula Angustofolia (Lavender) Oil. However, on my bottle, the ingredients are Decolorized Aloe Baradensis (Aloe Vera Leaf Juice), Guar (Guar Gum), hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Glycerin (Vegetable Glycerin), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Lavandula Angustofolia (Lavender) Oil. None of these are of any major concern -- the "Capril..." ingredients are derived from coconot oil. The "Hydroxypropyl..." ingredient is basically another form or derivitave of Guar Gum. The only one that is of any slight concern is Glycerin, as it can cause a burning/stinging sensation for some people and/or in high amounts, despite being a humectant. I can say that I have experienced burning with Glycerin in the past, although that was when using it on its own, and I have never had any issues with it as an ingredient in products before (it's in a LOT of products, and I've never specifically looked for it or avoided it).Regardless what actually caused the reaction I experienced, it bothers me that the ingredients of the product I received are different than the ingredients I thought I was getting. I probably still would have purchased based on the actual ingredients (i *was* looking closely at ingredients when I was choosing a product), and as I said, I likely wouldn't have even though twice about the Glycerin especially since it's lower down the ingredient list -- but I would have at least researched the Honeysuckle and other ingredients I wasn't familiar with. Ultimately, it's simply false advertising and diminishes the faith I had in the brand based on what I'd read about it.so, I'll be initiating a return on the product since I can't use it. Take my review for what it's worth -- be aware of the actual ingredients and any sensitivity you may have to any of them, and know that if you're looking for a thicker, true gel, this is not it. if you're okay with these things and are looking for an organic aloe vera gel that is reasonably priced for the amount from a company that seems to have a good reputation in the organic/natural skincare world, by all means, this may work wonders for you! I gave 3 stars for the price/value, organic ingredients, and company values. One star was lost for the inaccuracy of the ingredients/misleading product information, and since I can't actually use the product to evaluate its efficacy, that's another star lost from the possible 5.
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I use organic aloe gel primarily for conductivity with the NuFace microcurrent device; I've been using Wild Naturals Manuka Honey Aloe Vera Gel, which i LOVE, but because I go through it really quickly (almost nightly use) for that purpose, I wanted to try another organic alternative. Pura d'Or was recommended on several natural/organic living sites, and for a couple dollars more than the Wild Naturals, it's twice as much product. Although the ingredients are fewer than Wild Naturals (which includes plan stem cells and, of course, Manuka Honey) and don't offer the extra skin-care benefits, I liked that the Pura d'Or gel includes lavender and that the ingredients are organic. Also, the company mission seemed appealing. Unfortunately, this product is better "on paper" than in practice. All I can really say positively is that the lavender scent is nice.

First, the consistency is NOT a gel -- or at least, it's only barely a very thin, runny gel. In itself, that wasn't a huge concern for my purposes because the watery nature meant I wouldn't have to constantly apply more product and/or rehydrate it with rosewater once I started the microcurrent treatment, because despite the thin, watery consistency, it didn't dry down very quickly at all, and a small amount spread over a rather large area of my skin. Unfortunately, this virtually liquid "gel" doesn't dispense well from the pump-bottle; it squirts rather forcefully, and when it does it shoots *out* of the pump-nozzle, rather than *down". With the bottle sitting on my skin facing me, more "gel" got on my stomach than in the palm of my hand. This was also after struggling to even get the pump to function... it should have been a simple twist to pop up the pump nozzle, but I had to unscrew the whole thing, firmly grasp the inside portion with a paper towel (to wipe away enough of the product to get a firm grip on the plastic), and force it open from the inside. This, again, may not be an entirely bad thing -- very little chance the bottle will accidentally open during shipping or when transporting it for travel -- but it was inconvenient.

However, this "gel" immediately made my skin STING and BURN! I don't have particularly sensitive skin, and i've used chemical peels that didn't hurt they way this supposedly soothing aloe very gel did! I double checked to make sure the product was, in fact, what I ordered (in my excitement to try it, I didn't bother checking the label when I first opened it). It is labeled as the lavender aloe vera gel, so it wasn't a product error -- unless it's mislabeled. So, next I looked at the ingredients...

Lo and behold, the ingredients on the bottle i received include two ingredients that were not on the image in the Amazon listing, and a quick jump over to the Pura d'Or website also doesn't show these ingredients on the Lavender formula: two forms of Honeysuckle Flower Extract (Lonicera Caprifolium and Lonicera Japonica). After looking these up, it seems they *should* be skin-soothing. Did this cause the stinging/burning? I can't say, and logically it shouldn't have. I don't have any allergies to honeysuckle that I'm aware of, but since I don't think I've ever been exposed to it, I can't say for sure. However, I did see several mentions that Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera Japonica) contains natural parabens. To be fair, I'm not well versed on parabens other than knowing they're something to generally be avoided with regards to skincare, so even if the Honeysuckle didn't cause the irritation, many people may want to avoid it if they're hardcore about parabens (which again - i don't fully understand since I have learned that natural parabens are present in a lot of really good-for-you foods and natural products, but I guess the *type* of paraben is a factor and one I won't get into here, because this is already a pretty long review.

Moving on with the ingredients... on both the Amazon and Pura d'Or product images, the ingredients for this particular aloe vera gel are: Decolorized Aloe Baradensis (Aloe Vera Leaf Juice), Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylil Glycol, Tocopheral Acetate, Lavandula Angustofolia (Lavender) Oil. However, on my bottle, the ingredients are Decolorized Aloe Baradensis (Aloe Vera Leaf Juice), Guar (Guar Gum), hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Glycerin (Vegetable Glycerin), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Lavandula Angustofolia (Lavender) Oil. None of these are of any major concern -- the "Capril..." ingredients are derived from coconot oil. The "Hydroxypropyl..." ingredient is basically another form or derivitave of Guar Gum. The only one that is of any slight concern is Glycerin, as it can cause a burning/stinging sensation for some people and/or in high amounts, despite being a humectant. I can say that I have experienced burning with Glycerin in the past, although that was when using it on its own, and I have never had any issues with it as an ingredient in products before (it's in a LOT of products, and I've never specifically looked for it or avoided it).

Regardless what actually caused the reaction I experienced, it bothers me that the ingredients of the product I received are different than the ingredients I thought I was getting. I probably still would have purchased based on the actual ingredients (i *was* looking closely at ingredients when I was choosing a product), and as I said, I likely wouldn't have even though twice about the Glycerin especially since it's lower down the ingredient list -- but I would have at least researched the Honeysuckle and other ingredients I wasn't familiar with. Ultimately, it's simply false advertising and diminishes the faith I had in the brand based on what I'd read about it.

so, I'll be initiating a return on the product since I can't use it. Take my review for what it's worth -- be aware of the actual ingredients and any sensitivity you may have to any of them, and know that if you're looking for a thicker, true gel, this is not it. if you're okay with these things and are looking for an organic aloe vera gel that is reasonably priced for the amount from a company that seems to have a good reputation in the organic/natural skincare world, by all means, this may work wonders for you! I gave 3 stars for the price/value, organic ingredients, and company values. One star was lost for the inaccuracy of the ingredients/misleading product information, and since I can't actually use the product to evaluate its efficacy, that's another star lost from the possible 5.
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