Apply appropriate undiluted oils to isolated areas such as wounds, sarcoids, infection and inflammation and check for pain, such as along the neck, back and TMJ. For muscular problems and large areas apply in a loose aloe vera gel.
Aloe vera gels are useful to protect the skin from irritating oils, particularly where there’s less or no hair, or if the application is over a large area. The gel needs to be loose enough to spread. Some gels may need water added, but don’t dilute it so much that it drips off your hand when trying to apply it. Take care applying extracts that are photo-reactive in sunlight, unless sun light is needed to activate the beneficial properties of the oils.