Customer Reviews

Jason Natural Cosmetics - Aloe Vera (Super Gel) 98%, 16 fl oz gel

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I have used Jason's Aloe Vera daily after shower for over 8 years (I buy it by the case). It is wonderful

I used to use live aloe plants, because nothing is better than pure fresh aloe for moisturizing, and especially for burns of all types, but Jason's comes close, given that the plants I have don't grow fast enough for my regular use :)

But the problem I have with this particular vendor (DAB Nutrition) is their misleading price of $3.21 (for the 16 oz gel). What they don't tell you (unless you call them, as I did today) that there is a per UNIT (not per ORDER) shipping and handling cost of over $6, making the total cost of each 16oz unit over $10

You can definitely buy it cheaper in local health stores, and you can also find it elsewhere online for much less. You should be able to buy a 12 pack online for ~$7 / 16oz unit, fully delivered (just search for vendors with a $4.99 flat rate shipping for any quantity)

I hope Amazon gets lower cost (and more "transparent") vendors selling this product

Jason gets it right. I've been using this gel for seven years, and it's simply the best.

The consistency is perfect, spreading easily and absorbing fully. It tones your face and leaves you feeling cool and hydrated. Other brands tend not to absorb as well, leaving a "mask" that weighs you down.

I spread this gel over my face and even my eyelids without a worry because it never stings or irritates. It hydrates, relieves sunburn, soothes irritated skin and best of all (in my case) repairs cracked, dry feet. Used regularly, this gentle gel keeps my feet fresh and hydrated far better than harsh products specifically designed for "problem" feet.

My one complaint is that Jason recently switched from a nice clear bottle to a solid white/yellowish one I don't find attractive. I much preferred when I could see the gel inside!

This item can get pricey at upscale "Whole Foods"-type retailers, but you can save here - and save EVEN MORE at iHerb where first-time customers who enter "XAY240" at checkout get $5 off, no strings attached. Plus iHerb lets you select a free sample of their other natural products with each order.

One more tip: Keep a bottle of this gel in your fridge. Nothing relieves sunburn like COLD aloe vera gel!

If you end up with a new bottle (not old stock) you get a new formula. The new bottle label states "NEW LOOK, Same Great Formula" but upon use and inspection of the ingredients I find this is not true.

I include the two bottles I refer to in my customer photos above (my old bottle and the new bottle I recently bought) so you can see which ones I refer to, since there seems to be more than one type of bottle/tube and many different ads with different images. Keep in mind just because a seller shows the old bottle in an ad that does not mean you'll get the old bottle and formula. If it matters to you, you should ask before buying. I bought the 16 oz bottle from Home Naturals Online, Inc. back in January 2012. I did not ask before buying because I did not know of the new bottle at the time.

Here's my review of the new bottle and formula and comparison to the old. I also include the full ingredients list from both the old and the new bottles with photos above, and alternatives for moisturizing and healing.

APPEARANCE & CONSISTANCY:
> The old formula was a thin gel with a slight blue-ish green hue to it. The consistency of the old gel was a bit like your average maple syrup (not sticky, but a bit tacky).
> The new gel is clear, with no noticeable colorant and very very thick - like the consistency of table honey. It's almost too thick; difficult to squeeze out of the small hole in the bottle's top. It's very tacky, more than the old formula. I am not happy with the feel of this new super thick gel.

PERFORMANCE:
> The old formula felt cool and soothing on my skin.
> The new formula just feels icky, thick and gooey, not soothing feel at all and only has a little "cooling" feeling. It actually burns when applied to my dry irritated skin - definitely NOT good.

INGREDIENTS:
I include the ingredients for both formulas below. There are 11 ingredients in the new formula that are not listed in the old formula. There are 4 ingredients in the old formula that are not listed in the new formula, plus in the old formula the Aloe is listed as a "gel" but in the new formula the Aloe is listed as juice. It takes more than juice to make a gel so there must be some ingredients in the old formula that are not listed on the label (the gel formula is not broken down into individual ingredients).

Clearly the old and new formulas are not the same, as the label on the front of the new bottle claims. The reason for this may be changes in laws mean changes in what can and cannot be used, but the fact remains it is not the same formula. Again, I'm not happy with this new gel. It's too thick and it actually stings when applied to dry chapped and cracked skin.

I was hoping to use Jason Aloe Gel in place of Miracle Foot Repair (Miracle of Aloe Miracle Foot Repair Cream (8 oz)) which has about 60% Aloe Gel and other soothing ingredients like menthol, due to the price difference. Jason Aloe Gel is currently much cheaper per ounce, about $8 for 16 ounces of Jason Aloe Gel and about $7 to $10 for 8 ounces of Miracle Foot Repair. But since the change in formula I no longer like Jason Aloe Gel at all and can't recommend it.

I have now thrown out my new bottle of Jason Aloe Vera Gel (that's how much I hate it) and I will use Miracle Foot Repair (Miracle of Aloe Miracle Foot Repair Cream (8 oz)) to sooth and moisturize damaged skin (feet and elbow for sure), but I still need something I can use on the scalp. Miracle Foot Repair is a super thick cream/lotion with mineral oil as one of the ingredients. I love it on dry cracked skin but it's not good for use on the scalp. My husband has dry scalp in the winter and itching it can cause irritation and scratches in the skin. We haven't yet found an inexpensive shampoo or conditioner that's good at bringing moisture to the scalp or sooth the skin on the scalp. Doctors only offer a prescription that costs about $100 per bottle. There's no way we'll pay that. I'm sure it's a rip off.

Other choices to moisturize skin (and to help healing) is Aquaphor (Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy, 14-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2)) and Vaseline (Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly, 13-Ounce Jars (368 Gm) (Pack of 6)) but neither are good for the scalp. Neither have aloe too. But I keep both on hand in the house at all times for cuts and scrapes and moisturizing super dry skin, but if you have an allergy to wool or have very sensative skin be careful with Aquaphor because it contains Lanolin (derived from wool producing animals). Most people don't like to use Aquaphor or Vaseline to moisturize skin due to the petroleum base, but if you're sking is wet first (like when you first get out of a bath or shower) and if you don't use too much, rub it in good and it's not as "greasy" feeling as you'd think. Just don't use a lot at one time. If you need more, layer it by rubbing some in, letting it sink into your skin, the putting on more.

I'm considering buying a gallon of pure aloe vera juice (Nature's Way - Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, 33.8 fl oz liquid) and adding it to our shampoo and conditioner and maybe to a plain lotion. If I do I'll be sure to reveiw it to let you know.

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Jason Aloe Vera Gel - New Formula
Ingredients:

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
Aqua (water)
Carbomer
Gluconolactone
Potassium Hydorxide
Glycerin
Arginine
Allantoin
Panthenol
Menthol
Sodium Phytate
Polysorbate 20
Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Benzoate
Amyl
Cinnamal
Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Salicylate
Hexyl Cinnamal
Limonene
Linalool
Fragrance (parfum)

*Certified Organic - referring to the first ingredient, Aloe Leaf Juice.

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Jason Aloe Vera Gel - Old Formula
Ingredients:

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Gel
Aqua (purified water)
Vegetable Glycerin
Allantoin
Polysorbate 20
Panthenol (vitamin B5)
Potassium Carbomer
Arginine
Natural Menthol
Benzyl Alcohol
Potassium Sorbate
Sodium Benzoate
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Fragrance Oil Blend

The description of the ingredients in the old formula (which appears on the back of the bottle above the ingredients list) states it contains "soothing Allantoin and Azulene" but Azulene does not appear in the ingredients list. Azulene is an oil found in certain plants and is naturally blue in color. We could find nothing on the internet that describes the use of Azulene for anything more than a natural colorant. In the old formula the Aloe is listed as a "gel". In the new formula the Aloe is listed as juice. It takes more than juice to make a gel so it is possible Azulene is part of the "gel" formula, but there's no way of knowing. The old formula was in fact a blue-ish green color while the new formula is clear.

Also, there's an asterisk note saying "Certified Organic" but there is no item with an asterisk to know what ingredient is organic. This is probably just a typo, but it makes you wonder.

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Jason is made by Hain Celestial Group Inc.
The old bottle states it was manufactured in CA.
The new bottle states it is manufactured in NY. Very close to where I live. Maybe I should take a trip and ask them why they made such horrible changes. ;)

I use aloe vera on everything. In fact, I soak my body in it after my shower. I use it as a toner for my face before putting on my moisturizer or my makeup. I also use it as a styling gel for my hair. It leaves it silky, shiny and very hydrated. Jason products have the good stuff and this is a great value pack that you can take anywhere. I carry it in my purse and use it to moisturize after washing my hands. It soaks in right away, no oil, no grease, no residue. Love it!

I have eczema, and it seemed like every other aloe I tried burned badly. This didn't burn at all, just left the tingling feeling I was expecting. It's a generous sized bottle for the price and I was pleased with the quality.

I have EXTREMELY sensitive skin and cannot use regular body moisturizers (not even Burt's Bees sadly!). This 98% aloe is AWESOME. It helps my skin to be hydrated and feels so fresh after I take a shower. It is cool and absorbs quickly into the skin. I even use it on my face daily. I highly recommend it for people with sensitive skin AND for after sun care!

"Aloe Vera (topical or ingested) has the remarkable ability to stimulate fibroblast collagen production..." ~Stephen Cherniske, M.S. in his new book "The Metabolic Plan"

In the summer, Aloe Vera gel can be a cooling treat after being out in the sun. In the winter it can save your moisture-starved skin from the dehydrating effects of heating.

You can also use this on a daily basis to encourage collagen production. I mix this with all my body lotions as I apply them. You will love how soothing this is for your skin and it also helps to soften, soothe and revitalize your skin.

Ingredients:Active Aloe (10% Polysaccharides) and (Aqua) Purified Water, Allantoin, Panthenol, Potassium Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Arginine, Chlorophyll, Spirulina Maxima, Natural Color, Methylparaben (see comment), Propylparaben and Natural Fragrance.

Can be used on the entire body for moisturizing benefits. Aloe Vera Gel is non-greasy and not at all oily! It absorbs quickly into your skin and you will see the benefits in firmer, younger looking skin.

Cruelty Free:

No Artificial Color
No Artificial Preservatives
No Artificial Fragrances
Bio-Degradable
No Animal By-Product
No Animal Testing

I first used Aloe Vera when living in Africa and I have always been impressed with the healing benefits. We used to grow Aloe plants and so it seems like a real luxury to have Aloe Vera Gel in a tube.

If you enjoy the benefits of putting Aloe on your skin, wait until you start drinking the Lily of the Desert Lemon-Lime flavored Aloe Vera Juice. That is the flavor I love and you can mix it into your fruit juice with a dash of Noni juice.

~The Rebecca Review

I have really dry and SENSITIVE skin and thought "oh this jason natural aloe vera is probably the best thing i can put on my face" WRONG, it immediately made me red and super itchy, it also has fragrance in it! I just assumed it would be more natural then cheap colored drug store ones, but for my body, its GREAT, I guess its what you use it for. I personally use it right after the shower when I shave my legs, it can be somewhat sticky on other parts of your body but dries fast anyway.

This is a great product. The price is right. After using this gel for several months, my face has never been so clear. You won't do better with any other Aloe Vera Product.

"Aloe Vera (topical or ingested) has the remarkable ability to stimulate fibroblast collagen production..." ~Stephen Cherniske, M.S. in his book "The Metabolic Plan"

In the summer, Aloe Vera gel can be a cooling treat after being out in the sun. In the winter it can save your moisture-starved skin from the dehydrating effects of heating.

You can also use this on a daily basis to encourage collagen production. I mix this with all my body lotions as I apply them. You will love how soothing this is for your skin and it also helps to soften, soothe and revitalize your skin.

Aloe gel be used on the entire body for moisturizing benefits. Aloe Vera Gel is non-greasy and not at all oily! It absorbs quickly into your skin and you will see the benefits in firmer, younger looking skin.

I first used Aloe Vera when living in Africa and I have always been impressed with the healing benefits.

If you enjoy the benefits of putting Aloe on your skin, wait until you start drinking the Lily of the Organic Aloe Vera Juice Lemon-Lime Flavor - 32 oz - case of 6. That is the flavor I love and you can mix it into your fruit juice with a dash of Noni juice.

~The Rebecca Review