is it ok to use the gel right out of the plant to put on sunburns. i have a plant and i have used the gel right out of it, is it ok?
2006-06-19 06:38:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
and also, what can i do to prevent peeling
2006-06-19 06:41:10 · update #1
its fine
2006-06-23 05:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best remedy for sunburn is really to prevent it from happening........ Check out what I have below - hope this helps
Take as many leaves as necessary from an aloe plant; refrigerate; peel off top layer of leaves; apply the side of the leaf with flesh exposed directly to the sunburn. Other remedies use aloe vera juice: for mild to medium sunburn, keep the affected area moist with aloe vera juice. Repeat frequently. This will reduce the pain and the amount of peeling. Aloe vera ointment works well, too, as it contains oil and will not evaporate. For a severe sunburn, keep the area moist at all times with aloe vera juice. Since aloe vera is an astringent, you may want to use aloe vera ointment or some sort of oil, such as olive or baby. Aloe is very effective in relieving pain and inflammation.
• Combine aloe juice with ½ the amount of vitamin E. Dab on the sunburn. Vitamin E is a good moisturizer.
2006-06-19 13:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by sheriekay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe Vera from the plant may be sticky, but it is better for you since it does not have the additional chemicals, which makes some people break out. also, moisturizing will help prevent peeling, however, if you get really burnt, there is usually no way to prevent it, except using sunscreen before you go out into the sun.
2006-06-19 13:44:19 · answer #3 · answered by Alanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the aloe vera straight from the plant is okay. People have been doing that for years for mild burns.
Also, peeling is part of the healing process from a sunburn. There's nothing you can do, but wait it out.
Good luck!
2006-06-19 13:42:51 · answer #4 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Aloe Vera and YES you can use it directly from the leaves of the plant...it will help reduce the peeling of your sunburned skin if you keep applying it to the burned area.
2006-06-19 13:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by terry m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is alright to use from the plant, in fact it is prolly better than using the aloe vera gel from the store. to prevent peeling apply lotion to the burn.. Noxema deep clensing cream works also to stop burning and peeling.
2006-06-19 15:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by thatrandomgirl_22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Aloe vera can be used directly from the plant.
2006-06-19 13:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by jd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is fine to use it from the plant. Tear a peice off and open it up and run it on your burn. Also great for ant bites.
2006-06-19 13:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by shellshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is ok to use right from the plant.
I use it all the time for sunburns and mild burns like a curling iron
2006-06-19 13:42:52 · answer #9 · answered by paughrd56 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be alright, i know a lot of people who uses fresh aloe vera for its soothing purposes
2006-06-19 13:42:40 · answer #10 · answered by Jon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its fine its actually better for u than the stuff you buy off the shelf
2006-06-19 13:42:03 · answer #11 · answered by AngelBaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋