Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by opticalpopsicle » Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:59 pm

I tried this last night and again tonight. Tomorrow I will look at my data and see how my leaks look. I also use the Aloe gel in my hair daily. Makes a great hair gel.
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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by Java » Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:56 am

I'm going to get some 100% aloe gel and try it. My mask leaks like crazy and I can't possibly tighten it anymore than it is. It's fine when I fall asleep but 99% I wake up with it leaking. I hope the Aloe helps, I'll let you know!
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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by jamesforeverdb » Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:01 am

Hi

I have been reading all you comments about if Aloe Vera helps. Can I just say YES IT DOES. now of course I would say that as I am a distributor for an Aloe Vera product. But feel free to contact me to discus this further.

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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:20 am


We can buy said product OTC practically
ANYWHERE!
--including many dollar stores.
(Yes, I know the thread is three years old, but since some JOKER
has zombified it, people may read it.)

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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by CaptainRaven40 » Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:00 am

chunkyfrog wrote::lol:
We can buy said product OTC practically
ANYWHERE!
--including many dollar stores.
(Yes, I know the thread is three years old, but since some JOKER
has zombified it, people may read it.)
Great post and calling this joker out!

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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by Sir NoddinOff » Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:54 pm

Old thread, but what the heck. I tried some thick green aloe vera gel a few months after starting CPAP (several years ago)... it didn't end well. It left a lot of dried residue on my face/pillow and didn't stop leaks in the slightest. Also, my mask was hard to peel off in the morning. That being said, it was some weird brand I never saw before or since at a small local health food store.

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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:33 pm

Like hair gel, it gets stiff when dry.
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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by Sir NoddinOff » Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:47 am

chunkyfrog wrote:Like hair gel, it gets stiff when dry.
"There's something about James."
And Mary too

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I like my ResMed AirFit F10 FFM - reasonably low leaks for my ASV therapy. I'm currently using a PR S1 AutoSV 960P Advanced. I also keep a ResMed S9 Adapt as backup. I use a heated Hibernite hose. Still rockin' with Win 7 by using GWX to stop Win 10.

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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:02 am

"Gee, your hair smells . . . peculiar"

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Re: Aloe Vera Gel to stop mask leaks

Post by DustyOR » Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:12 pm

VikingGnome wrote:My RT from 12 years ago when I first started CPAP told me to buy 100% Aloe Vera Gel (beauty dept at Wal-Mart). To apply to my face thinly and let dry before putting on my mask. She said it was safe to silicone and it made the mask seal better and not leak. I used to use it years back. Has anyone tried it? My leaks are minimal but I think I'll go buy a bottle and try it again.
I am so thankful to hear a solution for a better fit for my nasal mask.
I am picking some up today
Thanks so much!!!!