How to Make Aloe Vera Gel
Here is a very simple and easy way to create your own homemade aloe vera gel.
[edit] Steps
- Slice off an outer leaf of an aloe plant.
- Peel it. Scoop out gel with a spoon.
- Place into a blender.
- Add the following ingredients to preserve the gel naturally. For every 1/4 cup of aloe leaf, add:
- 500 mg powdered vitamin c (you can crush tablets into powder)
- 400 IU vitamin E
- Place in a sterilized, clean glass jar. Will keep for several months in the refridgerator.
- Apply several times a day to cuts, wounds, or burns/skin irritations.
[edit] Tips
- Peel one side of the leaf and cut the spiky edges off. Use a spoon to scoop out the aloe goo.
- Vitamins can be crushed w/ the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerated in a clean glass jar, this gel will stay fresh for a couple of months.
[edit] Warnings
- Aloe may be consumed orally but never consume too much; it has a laxative effect.
- Always use clean hands to transfer the gel from the jar to your face and body.
[edit] Things You'll Need
- Aloe vera leaf/leaves
- Powdered vitamin C - 500 mg for every 1/4 cup aloe vera leaf
- 400 IU vitamin E for every 1/4 cup aloe vera leaf (contents of 1 - 2 capsules)
