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Aloe and Honey for Dry Patches
Fresh aloe vera gel with a drop of honey is dabbed on dry patches of intact skin. It is a small, short step and it does not belong on broken skin. It is not a salve for cuts or rashes.
About this aloe honey dry patch gel
Use the clear inner gel of a fresh aloe vera leaf, not the yellow sap near the rind. That yellow liquid can irritate skin. A drop of honey is mixed in so the gel feels a little less thin on a dry patch. Wash the leaf before you fillet it, and keep the gel clean.
Put it only on dry, unbroken skin. It does not close cuts, calm eczema, or replace a prescribed cream. If the spot is cracked, bleeding, or weeping, leave it alone and talk to a doctor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh aloe vera gel
- a drop of honey
- the clear gel only, not the yellow sap
How to prepare
- Wash a fresh leaf, take out the clear gel, and throw away the yellow sap.
- Mash the clear gel smooth and stir in a drop of honey.
How to use
- Wash your hands. Dab a little gel on a dry patch of intact skin.
- Leave a thin film. Do not spread it over cuts, cracks, or the eyes.
- Use a fresh bit when you need it. Discard gel that has been sitting out.
Helpful habits
- If you are unsure which part is sap, rinse the gel until the yellow liquid is gone.
- A drop of honey is enough. A thick layer is sticky and not the point of this mix.
Precautions
- External use only. Do not eat this mix, and do not put it in the eyes.
- Patch test on the inner arm and wait a day. Skip it if honey or aloe bothers you.
- Do not use it on broken, cut, or sunburnt skin. Rinse off if it stings.
Frequently asked questions
Can this aloe honey dry patch gel go on a cut?
- No. Use it only on dry, unbroken skin. Cuts and weeping skin need a doctor, not a kitchen gel.
Which part of the aloe vera leaf should I use?
- Only the clear inner gel. Rinse off the yellow sap near the skin of the leaf.
Will it heal dry or cracked skin?
- No. It is a light dab for a dry patch that is still intact. It does not heal cracks or rashes.
