Aloe Vera crystals. Is it correct to apply them directly?

Aloe vera is one of the best ingredients for the skin. It is a natural plant that grows in arid climates and has a high resistance. Many recommend having an aloe plant at home, because you can take advantage of its great benefits without having to put too much effort into taking care of it.

But, in addition, we are all familiar with the unpleasant smell of this plant. That, despite the great benefits of crystal, the yellow liquid that is released from the plant can be harmful to the skin. Therefore, if you have an aloe plant at home, or recently acquired one, you need to know how to handle it.

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What is the yellow liquid that comes out of the aloe plant?

This yellow liquid that comes out of the aloe plant when it is cut is called aloin, or babalonia. This is a bitter and yellowish compound, which is often used as a stimulant or laxative. It is recommended on certain occasions to combat constipation, but it can be irritating to the skin in some people.

However, unlike aloe vera crystals, not much is known about what benefits this yellow liquid may or may not have. Therefore, it is always recommended to handle it with care at all times. For example, if a person decides to drink this yellow liquid daily, or apply it to their skin, it can lead to kidney damage or even death.

This yellow liquid is also what gives aloe its bitter taste. And also that unpleasant smell that emanates from the plant when it is cut or uprooted. But don't worry, there are many ways to clean aloe vera so that it is safe to use or ingest on a daily basis.

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How to prepare the aloe plant for use?

If you have a whole leaf of aloe at home and want to use it on your skin, you should only use the crystal. What is found under the skin of the aloe, and the one that gives the aloe vera gel. But first, you must prepare it by following these steps:

• Cut the aloe plant from the base. This helps the rest of the plant not to be damaged and allows it to continue growing.
• Immediately take to the sink, avoiding that the yellow liquid falls on you or in different parts of the house. Place it under plenty of water.
• If you wish, you can protect your hands with gloves so that they do not acquire the bad smell of the yellow liquid.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the barbed sides of the leaf and peel back the skin to expose the glass. Remove all the skin, since that is not used.
• When you have the glass in your hands, wash it with plenty of water for several minutes.
• What you must achieve is to remove all the bad smell from the glass. Keep in mind that aloe vera crystal is sticky, and no matter how many times you wash it, it will never come off.

Finally, when you have clean aloe crystals, you can safely apply them to your skin. You can apply them directly as compresses, blend them to obtain aloe vera gel, or add them and consume them in a smoothie.

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