Re: My aloe vera STINKS, literally!!

I can't even imagine all the times I've read about using fresh aloe for skin products or even foods like smoothies. What were they thinking!!! And how could anyone not mention the stink!! My sister whos older than me told me that when we were little we had an aloe plant and she used to rub it on her skin when she got sunburns. She said it smelled exactly like the store bought stuff.....so I have no idea where that came from. Anyways, I read that Indians used to rub aloe on their skin when they went hunting to mask their human scent. It seems like it would just draw more attention to themselves. Hey, I wonder if most people who sing the praises of aloe really know what it smells like.... just a thought....Let me know how the aloe turns out if you use it. Thanks