Pure aloe gel may be applied to the surface of the skin for minor skin irritations. Children should never take oral aloe preparations. Adult. Slit the leaf of an aloe plant lengthwise and remove the gel from the inside, or use a commercial preparation.
Canton Flannel is a very soft material, and therefore is ideal for polishing items where a gentle touch is needed. Canton Flannel wheels are used in the jewelry trade to polish items with gold or silver plating, where no removal of metal is desired.
Centuries before it was identified as an element, zinc was used to make brass (an alloy of zinc and copper) and for medicinal purposes.he second leading use of zinc is as an alloy; the zinc is combined with copper (to form brass) and with other metals to form materials that are used in automobiles, electrical components, and household fixtures. Brass fixture image Â© iStockphoto and Vova Kalina.