fresh aloe vera - #17774
I am feeling really confused about this fresh aloe vera stuff, like, I’ve heard it’s super good for your skin and digestion, right? Last week, I decided to get some fresh aloe vera from the store because my friend raved about how it helped her with a sunburn. I’ve been dealing with dry patches and honestly, my skin has been acting up more than usual. I cut open the fresh aloe vera leaf and applied it directly to my skin, thinking it would be like magic or something. The first few days were amazing, no lie, I felt like the fresh aloe vera really soothed my skin. But then, suddenly, I noticed my skin started to get itchy and red in some areas where I applied it. Like, is that normal? Am I allergic to fresh aloe vera or am I using it wrong? I've read that sometimes people react to the latex inside the leaf, but I really don’t know! Could it be that I just put on too much? Should I do a patch test next time? Also, I’ve been hearing that fresh aloe vera can be taken internally for digestion, but what if my skin freaks out? Is there any safe way to use fresh aloe vera, or should I just stay away from it entirely? Ugh, I just want clear skin and a settled tummy!
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