How to Dry Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel is a common topical ointment used to treat burns and cuts on the skin. Aloe vera gel is absorbed by the skin and can help the healing process. Aloe vera gel is a clear, sticky substance that will stick to clothes if not dried first. You can allow the gel to air dry, or speed up the process with the use of a hairdryer. Once dry, you can safely wear clothes over the treated skin without worry that the gel will be removed.

Things You'll Need

• Hairdryer
• Antibacterial soap
• washcloth

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Instructions

• 1

  Clean the cut or burned skin by gently applying antibacterial soap and warm water.

• 2

  Dry the cleaned area by patting the skin with a washcloth. Ensuring the damaged area is clean and dry before applying the aloe vera gel will help speed up the gel drying process.

• 3

  Apply the aloe vera gel to the damaged skin

• 4

  Set the hairdryer to its lowest heat setting, turn it on, and hold it over the damaged area of the skin. It will likely take five minutes to dry the aloe vera gel.