Summer brings lot of fun in the sun and the backyard garden. Unfortunately, it also brings sunburn if your skin is not protected. In the summer we spend hours on the beach or at the pool. Fortunately, Aloe Vera plants hold the perfect remedies for sunburned skin. Today, we’re sharing parenting tips how to use the Gel from the Aloe Vera plant.
The Aloe Vera Plant below was growing on the Chenay Bay Beach in St. Croix, Virgin Island. It’s the biggest Aloe plant that I’ve ever seen in my travels. They doted the island in all sizes.
The gel inside the plant cools sunburn on contact. And, it has been found to penetrate the skin 500% better than water. The steps to applying the Aloe Vera is simple:
- Applying the gel is easy, just break off a stalk
- Squeeze the gel directly onto the burn.
I’ve been growing Aloe Vera plants at home for years. I use it for burns when I’m working in the kitchen. The best thing about Aloe Vera plants is that the stalks will heal and grow back. So, don’t be afraid of destroying the plant if you break off a piece.
Furthermore, if you’re heading to the beach for a week and take a piece of the plant with you. I break off a few stalks or a stalk depending on how small or large the plant is. Simply, wrap them in a wet paper towel. Make sure the stalks stay moist by placing the stalk in a wet paper towel. Place the wrapped stalks into a plastic bag and keep them moist during my stay.
An Aloe Vera plant is easy to grow. So, purchase a small plant and place it in your kitchen window. Stick them in a sunny spot and water it once a week. They’re very forgiving, there are times when I forget to water mine for weeks at a time. They look great outside in the summer too, just remember to bring it in once winter sets in.
The best way to prevent sunburn is to use plenty of sunblock and to wear a hat while relaxing on the beach or at the pool. Playing in the sun can be fun, but it can also be dangerous if we don’t protect ourselves. If all else fails, put your Aloe Vera plant to use.
