George'sAloe Vera Gel, 8 Ounce

This is the only product that's helped almost completely heal a Hidradenitis Suppurativa breakout that won't go away. I've used so many different products & natural remedies to try & heal a painful breakout. George's aloe vera gel has been the only thing that helps it. I tried another brand of aloe vera gel before trying George's aloe vera gel & it made it worse. This soothes my skin as well as reduces the pain and inflammation. I'm so thankful I found it. I will definitely keep this in my medicine cabinet from now on.

In searching for a good aloe vera gel to buy here on Amazon (of which George's, in my humble opinion, is the best and I was pleased to find on Prime), I continually came across reviewers slamming aloe gel products containing parabens. What are parabens and why are they so bad? I'm envisioning malformed paraben babies, dead dogs from petfood contaminated with paraben - you know, some substance behind all the anger and indignation, something on a grand scale. There must be dozens of toxicology reports and hard evidence irrefutably proving the deadly danger of parabens...right?Well, the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute would disagree, as well as a slew of other internationally respected scientists and scientific organizations (claims of corruption aside, so would the World Health Organization and FDA disagree). Let's take a moment to examine the actual studies used to substantiate the claims made by your questionably motivated "internet" source, or if not the studies themselves, numerous articles discussing them by unbiased but knowledgeable parties, and if we can't find an unbiased article, let's try and read both sides of the debate. What you will find are results that have been taken out of context from academically reliable studies or results taken from studies that were conducted with too many flaws to be considered an academically reliable source in the debate over the use of parabens in cosmetic products (the most popularly used one being the 2004 Darbre study).Further pollution occurs when questionable sources are used by consumers like you or me who wish to further educate themselves...and make an effort to be "helpful" by leaving a scathing review on a product containing a substance they have not taken the time to really educate themselves about, which ends up spreading ignorance instead of facts. A prime example of this would be from the sole 1 star review on this page. That reviewer takes a quote from EWG's Skin Deep Database, which is a known "headline-making" organization that creates the kind of sensational reporting that causes people to become grossly misinformed and state as fact something that is only minimally accurate and not even of marginal value because of its complete lack of proper, comparative context. They are an organization rife with questionable political ties, bias, misrepresentation of facts, omission of facts that don't suit their agenda, incorrect interpretation of scientific studies, and even (astonishingly) criticism of product ingredients that do not exist and no chemist has ever heard of. Is their entire site a sham? Probably not, and I know they have fanatical fans, but in the very least, it appears they have non-experts writing/researching for them.Much more detailed information is easily attainable for those that are interested in further educating themselves on parabens but here are a few things to consider before jumping on the extremist, anti-paraben bandwagon:1. Parabens are used in cosmetic applications in minuscule amounts as a preservative/anti-microbial. There are different types of parabens and they are not all created equal. Preservatives are necessary if you want manufacturers to offer you a reasonably priced product that you do not have to store in the fridge and throw out when it becomes rancid or moldy regardless of how much product you've used. No thank you - not only is that wasteful, I don't have the space in my fridge to store all my beauty products and while I do make some of my own beauty products, I'm certainly too poor and lazy to mix up everything on my own in small batches for short term use.2. Parabens are everywhere and while most commercial applications are synthetically produced, they are also naturally produced (including methylparabens) by both flora and fauna to ward off bacterial and fungal attacks. You may have heard of some...blueberries, cucumbers, carrots and olives (to name just a few). In fact, fruits and vegetables, by their very nature, produce estrogen-like compounds, but would you ever stop eating them completely because of that?4. When a company decides to stop using parabens, they must find something else in place of the paraben (which incidentally stems mainly from consumer demand or self interest rather than scientific finding so far). These replacements are natural products like grapefruit seed extract that contain parabens themselves, or synthetic (or natural) preservatives (like but not limited to thimerasol) that are also associated with major health risks. (Out of the pot and into the frying pan).5. Parabens are 100% biodegradable and studies showing oestrogenic effects on fish were done at a trillion times average, actual exposure and via DIRECT injection. Whatever IS currently feminizing fish in our sewage exposed waters, parabens aren't the single-handed culprit. Methylparaben, the anti microbial used in George's is as "green" as it gets. The same cannot be said of thimerasol, which is toxic, but that is a whole other discussion!6. Parabens do cause sensitivity in some people. So do peanuts but that does not prevent the majority of people who have no sensitivity to peanuts from continuing to purchase them.7. Comprehensive research has proven (yes, proven) that parabens are completely metabolized and excreted by the body.8. Studies of live (in-vivo) subjects (vs in-vitro, isolated tissue) show that parabens in cosmetic applications are 10k to 100k times weaker than the other phytoestrogens and estrogen-like compounds we expose ourselves to in medications and the foods we eat and drink daily.9. There is also researched evidence that phytoestrogens have a beneficial effect in protecting against certain cancers and other major health problems (arthritis, brain function, etc).This is just the tip of the iceberg but my point is, why all the villainy? Yes, there is grey area and it does deserve further research, but it's ridiculous to see the "rabid witch hunting" censure I see many consumers implementing over it.Did you know that studies have shown dong quai and ginseng, two widely lauded and commonly ingested supplemental herbs, significantly induce growth of cancer cells? Why is there no lynching of these two herbs? And isn't it bizarre how alcohol, which causes 2.5 million deaths a year worldwide, is a known "carcinogen, endocrine disruptor, immuno, neuro and reproductive toxin, and is used to kill bacteria, thus inferring inherent toxicity to cells" (quotations in reference to and paraphrasing EWG's findings on parabens on the Skin Deep Database mentioned above), doesn't have half the bad rep that parabens do? In fact, in regards to beer and wine, alcohol is now being promoted for it's several health benefits. Yet parabens, which are not a known carcinogen, have been shown in numerous scientific and medical studies to be safe for use in cosmetic applications and are used in absolutely minuscule quantities in cosmetic products, continue to be vehemently boycotted and vilified through social media venues, email chains, the ignorant, the sensationalistic egotists, and those who stand to gain financially or politically.As a former professional athlete my health and fitness meant my sole income and livelihood for many years. Even in retirement, I am hyper aware of what goes into and onto my body. I am an "ingredient reader" and I consider myself an avid supporter of natural products and participant of the "green movement." I have done exhaustive research on how the body functions down to the cellular level and have found that after all the fads, new diets, new findings, and old ones refuted, the very best health advice is moderation. It will keep you sane, prevent you from "burning out" on "being healthy" and amusingly enough, keep you healthy.Folks, do your research, and if you're too lazy or busy to actually educate yourself on the subject matter in question, or you wouldn't feel comfortable making your comments solo, on live national news, do yourself and everyone else a favor and put a lid on it! That's how rumors get started!But I digress. As to the George's aloe vera gel, I highly recommend it. They are a very reputable company that I have used exclusively for my liquid aloe vera needs (best taste and fantastic, consistent quality) for the past 25 years. Their gel is no different. I also love that they use the least ingredients possible (aloe, an emulsifier to make it a gel, and a preservative to conserve product integrity). Wonderful product and highly recommended.

My wife uses George’s gel aloe and loves it. She’s tried many other products before and always goes back to this one.

This is by far my favorite aloe product for sunburns. I have extremely sensitive skin and this will take away the pain within minutes. It has a very pleasant cooling sensation. I've also found George's aloe much more effective than the Banana Boat or other name brand Aloe product. It also doesn't have that nasty artificial color or smell. I found this in a grocery store in Palm Beach, Fl. My whole family is now convinced that this is the best remedy for a sunburn. It doesn't dry into a weird film on top of the skin, it absorbs very nicely. I've also found that less product is required for the desired effect.

I had a severe case of shingles and this product has helped my skin recover and eased the pain someHIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Thanks for the George's aloe gel. I'm happy with it, but am unable to figure out an expiration or manufacture date. I called Warren Labs where it's made and they don't recognize the stamp on the bottom (#5949). Can you tell me the exp date, or when it was manufactured?

This is great for my injuries...bumped my shoulder on a truck mirror parked next to me. Got out my George's that night and the next morning...Voila! All the soreness was gone!

We used George's Aloe Vera Gel for homemade hand sanitizer with 70% rubbing alcohol and tea tree oil when the pandemic started in 2020. I've used a different gel since then, which separates and doesn't work as well.