i know what natural aloe vera smells like this smells rancid [SEP] i just finished a tube of aloe vera i purchased from the health food store i know what natural aloe vera smells like this smells rancid however i was in the sun longer than expected so my sunscreen wore off and i was a little burned i used it it is effective and helps a little does not clog my pores but it is hard to get past the awful smell even my seven year old was asking if the baby smelled bad lol oh the bottle does not sit flat not a big deal to me