Jul 23 2010
Aloe Vera Gel
The plant is native to Africa. The leaf is thick when it is first cut and, the liquid it seeps is thick too. However due to an enzymatic reaction it quickly turns to liquid.
The gel is known for being an excellent moisturizer and healer. I have use it in place of water in all of our body butters. Water of course has live cells that can cause the product to become rancid and spoil.
On a personal note, I’ve noticed using the body butter with Aloe Vera in it does promote healing. This became very evident with my two young sons and, their continuous scraps.
A small application promotes the healing so they can add more scraps to their already tortured knees.