alo vera gel - #12713
I am really confused about this whole alo vera gel situation. A couple of weeks ago, I got a nasty sunburn while on vacation—like the kind that really hurts. My friend recommended using alo vera gel, and honestly, it felt great at first! I applied it right after getting burned, thinking it would help cool down my skin. But now I'm not sure if this was a good move. I was reading online that some people have reactions to alo vera gel, and I've noticed some itchiness and slight redness in areas where I applied it. Should that even happen? I thought alo vera gel was supposed to be soothing. Did I use too much? Or is it possible that I'm allergic to something in the gel? The brand I'm using has all these big claims about being 100% organic and pure, but how can I trust that? I've been putting it on twice a day since the burn, and now I'm kinda regretting it because I don't want to worsen my skin. How long does it normally take for the skin to heal from sunburns even? Should I stop using alo vera gel entirely or is there a way to still use it without making things worse? I'm honestly so lost! Any advice would be super helpful!
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