https://www.mydadthechemist.com/tags/aloe-vera/ Recent content in aloe vera on My Dad the Chemist, a blog with skincare recommendations for real people Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/seventh-generation-fragrance-free-hand-soap-vs-presto-review/ Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/seventh-generation-fragrance-free-hand-soap-vs-presto-review/ Choosing a gentle hand soap is very important for keeping hand eczema under control. Unfortunately, many liquid hand soaps contain dyes and fragrances, which can aggravate your skin for no good reason. Bar soaps can be a good alternative, since it’s often easier to find a fragrance-free bar soap than a fragrance-free liquid hand soap. But if you’re looking for a gentle, effective liquid hand soap that won’t aggravate your skin, look no further than Seventh Generation Free & Clean Fragrance-Free Hand Soap—and its copycat, Amazon Presto! https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-overnight-brightening-mask-review/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-overnight-brightening-mask-review/ What do we do overnight, other than dream? Well, one thing you can start doing is improving your skin with an overnight mask! Pipette is a company that primarily makes products for babies, but you know how I love my baby products, because they tend to be less irritating/formulated for sensitive skin. And maybe this is just psychological, but I feel like companies put more thought into formulating baby products because they’re more likely to come under such scrutiny from the public—after all, we all want the best for our babies! https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/jason-mineral-sunscreen-spf30-review/ Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/jason-mineral-sunscreen-spf30-review/ Have you ever almost passed out from dehydration? I have—it happened during a middle school field trip to the Renaissance Faire. I started seeing stars and feeling incredibly woozy. All sound was muffled and I couldn’t really hear anything, almost like I was underwater. All I remember is stumbling over to a tree so I could get some relief from the blazing hot sun. I don’t remember wearing sunscreen that day but it obviously would have been a good idea because the sun was so strong that day…and we were basically in the middle of a desert. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/seaweed-bath-unscented-conditioner-review/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/seaweed-bath-unscented-conditioner-review/ I was a picky eater as a kid, but these days I like most kinds of food—except coconut. I hate coconut, and I probably always will. I hate how it tastes, I hate how it gets stuck in your teeth, and I hate the distinctive “coconut” fragrance that is used in so many personal care products. I have heard about the many benefits of coconut oil for hair, so I’ve been meaning to try more hair products that contain coconut. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/zapzyt-salicylic-acid-face-wash-review/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/zapzyt-salicylic-acid-face-wash-review/ When I reviewed DermaHarmony 2% Salicylic Acid Bar Soap a few weeks ago, I lamented the challenge of finding a fragrance-free, dye-free salicylic acid cleanser other than CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser Review (which is not only a bit pricey but also doesn’t list the percentage of salicylic acid included in the formula). On Instagram, a few people recommended checking out Zapzyt face wash, and I’m glad that they did. But first, let me take a moment to reflect on the problem that this face wash is designed to help address. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/desert-essence-fragrance-free-conditioner-review/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/desert-essence-fragrance-free-conditioner-review/ There are few things I hate more than seeing “naturally derived fragrance” on a product label. I don’t care if the fragrance is naturally derived—I wish companies would just call it what it is: fragrance. Over the first few decades of my life, I haven’t really given a second thought to fragrances in hair products. It’s only over the past year or so that I’ve started to encounter a few bad experiences with irritating hair products. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/shea-moisture-fragrance-free-shampoo-body-wash-review/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/shea-moisture-fragrance-free-shampoo-body-wash-review/ My mom rarely buys anything at full price—not just because she enjoys saving money, but also because she loves the experience of hunting for a good bargain. I’m not sure if it’s a case of nature or nurture, but I definitely caught that bargain hunting bug. That’s why I love shopping at TJ Maxx. I’ve slowly been picking through my TJ Maxx stockpile, and I finally got around to trying Shea Moisture Fragrance-Free Shampoo and Body Wash recently. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/softsoap-soothing-aloe-hand-soap-review/ Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/softsoap-soothing-aloe-hand-soap-review/ Hand soap is a highly competitive product category. Product labels have to be eye-catching and full of buzzwords like “soothing,” “advanced,” “foaming”, “natural,” you name it. But as consumers, we have the power to look past the marketing—simply by turning the package over and reading the ingredient list. If a product label says “soothing,” you might logically assume that it is designed for people who are concerned about skin irritation. And from there, you might deduce that this soap is targeted to those with sensitive skin. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pixi-glow-peel-pads-review-glycolic-acid/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pixi-glow-peel-pads-review-glycolic-acid/ Who doesn’t want glowy skin all the time? I don’t think my skin ever “glows,” but I have noticed some pretty great results from using Pixi Glow Peel Pads over the past few months. I’ve been really impressed by this product, and I love that it’s fragrance-free and easy to use. I’ve written about other glycolic peel pads in the past, but I think this is my favorite one so far. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/whole-foods-365-fragrance-free-liquid-hand-soap-review/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/whole-foods-365-fragrance-free-liquid-hand-soap-review/ I came down with a bad case of the flu a few weeks ago, and it really knocked me out. Ever since then, I’ve gotten much more diligent about washing my hands before touching my face or eating anything. But the more I wash my hands, the more it dries out and aggravates my sensitive skin. What’s a girl with hand eczema to do? This girl went out in search of a fragrance-free hand soap, in hopes that it would be less likely to cause irritation. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/walgreens-baby-spf50-sunscreen-review/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/walgreens-baby-spf50-sunscreen-review/ I love a good deal, but if you buy something that you’re not going to use, it’s no longer a good deal—it’s just a penny saved, a penny wasted. This is exactly the sinking thought that came to mind when I finally tried out that bottle of Walgreens Baby SPF 50 Sunscreen I bought on clearance a while ago. I’m writing this review in hopes of saving others from the same fate: If you see this sunscreen at your local drugstore, save yourself a few bucks and…just. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/bic-soleil-sensitive-disposable-razor-review/ Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/bic-soleil-sensitive-disposable-razor-review/ Disposable razors. Sure, they’re innocuous enough to pack in your carry-on luggage, but anyone who’s ever had razor burn knows that they can pose a danger to sensitive skin. The Bic Soleil Sensitive Disposable Razor is marketed to ladies with sensitive skin, and people who like purple. I don’t really understand the idea of “gendered” razors, but that’s a whole other topic that extends beyond the scope of this post. Although I normally wouldn’t buy a product like this, it was included in last quarter’s Walmart Beauty Box, so I had the chance to check it out. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/nip-fab-glycolic-fix-gentle-pads-review/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/nip-fab-glycolic-fix-gentle-pads-review/ Today’s post is courtesy of my TJ Maxx skincare addiction, yet again. I spotted a lone package of Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Gentle Pads on the shelf and my eyes were instantly drawn to the words “gentle” and “sensitive” on the packaging. These pads are marketed for sensitive skin, and include moisturizers to help offset any irritation from the 2% glycolic acid (which is a “gentler” concentration than Nip + Fab’s other 5% glycolic peel pads). https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/sand-and-sky-australian-pink-clay-mask-review/ Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/sand-and-sky-australian-pink-clay-mask-review/ Clay masks are one of those subcategories of skincare that have always appealed to me, as a person of oily/combo skin. After rinsing off a clay mask, I feel like I know, if only for a few minutes, what it’s like to have nice skin without any excess oil. The problem is that some clay masks (ahem, Aztec Clay Mask, I’m lookin' at you) can be overly drying and messy. So when Sand and Sky first reached out to me to see if I’d be interested in trying their Australian Pink Clay Mask, I hesitated. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/quinns-alcohol-free-toner-aloe-vera-review/ Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/quinns-alcohol-free-toner-aloe-vera-review/ One of my guilty pleasures is browsing through TJ Maxx’s skincare section, just for the heck of it. About 95 percent of the time, I find something new to try, even when I don’t need something new. I spotted today’s product, Quinn’s Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Unscented Aloe Vera Toner, at my local TJ Maxx (hopefully it’s at yours, too). The only problem I have with buying skincare at TJ Maxx is that if you actually like it, there’s no guarantee that you will be able to find it on the store shelves again, since the turnover is so high.