Straight from the source for healthy locs , This was my first time trying aloe on my locs but I left this in for 30mins before washing it out. Next time I will blend and strain the aloe to avoid the Hebrew University Study: Aloe vera revealed to be secret ingredient for enhancing cultured meat The Beef Site Benessence: Jus d'alos Jus et Pulpe d'Aloe Vera pur 99,8% , Gel 1L : Amazon.fr: Epicerie Nature's Truth Aloe Vera Juice, Unflavored 32 fl oz Stop applying fresh aloe vera like this , The yellow liquid dripping from a freshly cut aloe leaf is called aloe latex (aloin), and it can irritate your skin if used directly., Always wash it off