Aloe vera is one such multipurpose herbal medicine which has been scientifically proven to hold numerous healing as well as beauty benefits. To heal sunburns, for skin moisturization, the gel of aloe vera is essential in any kit of natural remedy. Thus, it is an easy task, affordable, and gives you the purest quality of this magic plant to produce your aloe vera at home. In the following blog entry, we are going to direct you through simple steps on making your aloe vera gel at home.
Why purchase Your Own aloe Vera gel?
Commercial ones have additives and preservatives sometimes with too little pure aloe Vera. Preparing aloe Vera yourself gives you opportunities to steer clear of unnecessary ingredients in the gel itself. It will also be the most enjoyable and rewarding do-it-yourself project on hand.
What To Do : –
- Select an aloe vera leaf-a mature one
- А sharp knife or scissors
- A bowl
- Blender or food processor
- Clean air-tight container for storage
- Optional: Vitamin C powder or vitamin E oil for preservation
Step-by-Step Guide
1.) Leaf harvesting of the Aloe Vera:
Select a healthy, mature leaf from the outside of the plant. Make a cut just above the base with a scissors or a sharp knife. Do not cut many leaves at once because this would injure the plant1.
2.) Latex drainage:
Place the cut leaf stem side up in a vessel for approximately 10 minutes, and allow the yellow latex, a bitter yellow liquid, to drain off. The latex is skin-caustic and should be drained off.
3.) Peel the Leaf:
Use a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife to peel off the spines and the outer cover of the leaf. You should be left with the transparent, gel-filled center of the leaf.
4.) Gel Extraction:
Using a spoon, remove the clear gel from the leaf. Transfer the gel to a clean bowl. Do not scrape the yellowish portion of the pulp as it is toxic.
5.) Mixing the Gel:
Put the gathered gel into a blender or food processor and mix until it is smooth. This will result in a uniform gel-like texture.
6.) To maintain aloe vera gel, you can use a natural preservative.
Add a few drops of vitamin C powder or vitamin E oil per 0.25 cup (59 mL) of gel1. Once more, blend to disperse it well.
7.) How to Store the Gel:
Pour the gel mixture in a clean sterilized air-tight vessel. You may even freeze the gel in an ice cube tray for easy application later1. Keep the gel in your fridge, it will be fresh for about a week.
How to Use Aloe Vera Gel
a.) Skin Care:
Put the gel directly on the skin to obtain relief from sunburns, avoid inflammation and hydrate the dry skin.
b) Hair Care :
Use the aloe vera as a natural conditioner for hair for shine and dandruff prevention.
c) Digestive health :
Take a small amount of the aloe vera gel made with water that aids in the digestion process to alleviate issues in the stomach.
Conclusion
Preparing aloe vera gel at home is a very simple and satisfying process. You get the pure benefit of aloe vera without wasting money and resources because you don’t require commercial products. Try and know how it will revolutionize your skincare and health routine!