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Question #17404
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aloe vera green gel - #17404

Mahi

I am in such a predicament right now. A few weeks ago, I got this nasty sunburn while at the beach, and oh my gosh, it was bright red and super painful. My friend suggested I try aloe vera green gel, saying it worked wonders for her when she had a similar issue. I’m like, okay, how bad could it be? So I went to the store and picked some up. I started applying the aloe vera green gel, and at first, it felt refreshing, but then it tingled a bit too much for my liking. Now I'm worried if that's normal or if I’m just reacting badly. I even read online that some people can have allergic reactions to aloe vera, but isn’t that rare? And what about the green gel part? Is all aloe vera green gel created equal? Like, should I be looking for specific ingredients or something? Also, I’ve noticed my skin is kinda peeling now. Is that a sign it’s working or something worse? How long should I keep using it? I’m just really confused and don’t want to make it worse! Anyone else been through something similar with aloe vera green gel? Do you think it's safe for me to continue using it or should I just stop? Help!

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