Short answer: NO and no
Longer Answer
Aloe vera has been used for medicinal drinking and skin care for centuries. Its healing properties are known even in the most conventional countries. Common knowledge is to grab aloe vera if you get a sunburn in the United States of America (USA). What’s more, science supports aloe vera’s benefits for skin. You can click here to read how aloe vera accelerates the regeneration of damaged skin.
It tends to be sticky when you break off an aloe leaf from our plants and rub it on your skin. This sticky substance is from the sap outer layer, as seen in the photo above from our farm. We remove this outer layer when we bottle our aloe gel, leaving you with a product that is not sticky. Plus, it will absorb on your skin quickly. Any aloe vera applied directly from the plant will be sticky.
The outer layer of sap also functions similarly to a toner. Once applied directly from the plant, the result is tight skin. Again, any aloe applied directly from a plant will have this effect. Styling hair and DIY hair gel are popular among clients using gel directly from aloe leaves. This stick toner adds a natural hold to hair without causing acne or looking greasy. Plus, you can quickly wash out without damaging your hair. However, apply with caution as this sap will stain clothing.
On the other hand, customers use our fresh frozen inner leaf aloe gel for many DIY cosmetic products. The appeal is that it does not contain the outer leaf sap. Therefore, it is water soluble and acts like a moisturizer rather than a toner. Customers report the following DIY products; shampoo, moisturizing creams, wrinkle creams, wound salves, hair treatments, sanitizer, and more.
Cheers to YOUR health!
