This aloe gel hydrates pretty well & feels cooling when it seems to help reduce itching. It doesn't take too long to get absorbed. I would've preferred it to be in a tube or bottle that has a pump or a way to squeeze it out so it's easy & convenient to use. The lid was full of aloe gel when I opened it. Also, using hands or redipping into the jar is unhygienic & can contaminate it. We can use swabs, but that's still inconvenience and we need to use multiple of them if trying not to double dip & contaminate it.