Aloes and hand cream?

you are better off picking one leaf at a time. Even then, one leaf is too much lotion. When you pick it, slit it open along the length. The gel will be half anf half running and curdled. I suppose you can remove the curdles by blending it, but we actually use them as minipads to spread the gel. It does not keep long, even in the fridge.

First, make sure it's aloe vera. Second, check that you're not allergic to it; put a little on the inside of your elbow then cover for 24hrs and see if you get a rash. Here's a couple of great sites:

Mine became large too. I started a new plant from a pup, then gave away the large plant. I use a fresh leaf for skin treatments (burns, cuts and wounds). The gel is one of the most remarkable healing agents known. Aloe vera is also known as Aloe barbadensis. The juice is a powerful cathartic.

Thank, you for the advise.

Françoise.

simy1 wrote:

Pen,

Thanks for the sites. I read them and I learn a lot about aloes. How can I tell if my aloe is aloe vera? Françoise.

Pen wrote:

This is a good idea. I will do this too. Françoise