Welcome to my first post for this blog. Hope you are excited to read my first post as much as I am excited to write my honest experience with this product as my first post.
In today’s post, I am going to review WOW skin science 99% pure aloe vera gel. I wanted to review this product as I wanted to start the blog with a positive note and what product can be more worthy of the crown then this gem!
As a natural advocate for soothing and hydrating ingredients, I’ve heard good things about this product and its potential to combat dryness, sun damage, and even acne. So, naturally I wanted to see if this affordable gem deserves its glowing reputation!
I’ve also tried aloe vera gels from other brands as well. Curious about how this gel compares to them? Let me know if there are any specific ones, you’d like me to review next!
Key Ingredients (according to the bottle):
Aloe Vera Juice, Xanthan Gum (Plant-based natural thickener), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate & Citric Acid.
The brand claims that the product contains no parabens, silicone mineral oil, color, or synthetic fragrance
Price and availability:
It costs Rs 449 for 250 ml of the product. Their official website frequently offers Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) deals, which are the perfect opportunity to grab this product at a great price
Shelf life:
It has a shelf life of 2 years. I have emptied a 130 ml of bottle in about 3-4 weeks with consistent usage. So, you ideally would have plenty of time to use the entire product before it expires.
There is interesting chemistry behind shelf life of the products which I learned during my graduation, let me know if you would like to read about it!
Packaging:
Can I take a minute to talk about the beautiful packaging! It is designed in the shape of an aloe vera leaf, which steals the show in terms of innovation. The bottle is also very sturdy and easy to carry making it ideal for travelling
I’ve read reviews mentioning that the packaging allows the gel to ooze out from the bottle through the cap, but I haven’t encountered any such problems. My gel actually sits happily on the table the whole day with the cap on the bottom!
Colour and texture:
While the bottle is a vibrant green, the gel itself is transparent and has a slimy texture similar to pure aloe vera gel
Fragrance
While the brand claims this product is fragrance-free, I found it has a faint chemical odor. It wasn’t strong, but it was definitely noticeable and reminded me of a certain type of glue.
How to Use/ Layering for skin:
This is a multipurpose aloe vera gel that can be used for face, hair and body.
For context, I have extremely dry, sensitive skin and I also have acne prone skin. You can read more about me here
I use a small amount for my face on a slightly damp skin and top it off with a moisturizer for soft, smooth, nourished & hydrated skin
How to Use/ Layering for hair:
I use this gel as a leave-in conditioner on my freshly washed damp hair to add the glossy shine, smoothness and more manageable hair
This gel also works wonders when combined with a hair mask! I let it sit for a few hours before washing it off with shampoo for lusciously soft and shiny hair
While using the gel, I haven’t experienced any noticeable new hair growth, let me know if anyone else had any success with it My skin type!
Brand claims
Ready to double-check the brand’s promises for skin? Then dive into the details below.
9/10 people felt soft smoother skin
My experience: This product definitely left my skin silky smooth in the morning when I used this with moisturizer in my night time routine. this is one of those products where you feel the result is almost instantaneous
It would be a good idea to add a moisturizer along with this for soft skin.
This gel alone may not feel enough as a moisturizer if you have dry to normal skin or live in dry weather
When I am consistent with using this gel, I have also noticed a reduction in my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (acne marks!)
8/10 people felt nourished & hydrated skin
My experience: This gel is very hydrating without feeling sticky and gets absorbed into the skin very well
Apply the gel to your slightly damp skin (not dripping wet or totally towel dry skin) to lock in the moisture for hydrated skin
Ready to double-check the brand’s promises for hair? Then dive into the details below.
Smooth and shiny hair:
My experience: Get ready for luxuriously soft, silky smooth and manageable hair with just a touch of this gel. As mentioned above, I use this gel as a leave-in conditioner on my freshly washed damp hair to add the glossy shine, smoothness and more manageable hair
As a hair mask:
My experience: This gel also works wonders when combined with a hair mask! I let it sit for a few hours before washing it off with shampoo for lusciously soft and shiny hair
Hair styling:
My experience: Though I haven’t used this gel for styling, I have used this gel to get rid of frizz and make my hair more manageable. It works wonders!
Summary:
This gel can be a lifesaver for my dry, flaky skin! 5/5 for sure! If you’re looking for an extra dose of hydration and dewy glow, look no further! This is perfect for anyone wanting plump, healthy-looking skin.
I would rate this gem a 5/5 for dry, frizzy hair and would recommend this to anyone who are looking to add shine and lustre to the hair! I would Definitely recommend this to anyone craving for vibrant, healthy-looking locks