Aloe vera gel at home is a simple, easy, and inexpensive method of extracting gel from the aloe vera leaf without buying the product. In this article, I would like to highlight some of the best ways of making aloe vera gel which is pure, organic, and chemical-free.
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About the recipe
The aloe vera leaf is a long green leaf, and when the green part is cut, the leaf has gel inside it, and it appears in the form of a white gel which is highly beneficial with plenty of benefits both internally and externally.
In this article, I would like to share how to remove that white gel and make it creamy without any chunks and lumps in the gel.
How to make it at home?
Take a single or two long aloe vera leaves, which are fresh and cut straight from the plant.
Take the leaves, and use a knife to remove the edges and the green part's front and back sections of the green part.
The white gel appears after removing the green part from the leaf.
Blend the white gel part of the leaf, giving a creamy chunk-free gel to apply to the skin and use for daily purposes such as face or hair.
This is a simple process to get the aloe vera gel at home.
A yellow liquid continually appears on the leaf, which is poisonous; therefore, washing the leaf well or cutting off that area/section from where the yellow liquid appears is always a better option.
How to grow aloe vera at home?
It is a very simple and also the best method to grow aloe vera at home without buying it from the stores as it could cost expensive to buy a single leaf, and it is an easy method to grow aloe at home.
When growing it in a pot or loose soil, always use a small aloe vera plant with roots and sow it.
Water it regularly, growing into a thick and dense aloe vera plant with big leaves and thick leaves in a few months, which can be used for many purposes.
Make different recipes such as aloe vera juice recipes to use for external purposes.
Buying aloe vera
It is a great idea to get the leaf and gel from the stores if they are readily available but make sure to buy organic and pure gel forms without any chemicals added.
The gels available are not in pure form and, therefore, bring adverse reactions to the skin if unsuitable.
Therefore, in this article, I tried to extract it at home using a knife and a blender.
The gel is very useful to our face, skin, and hair, and it has many valuable properties listed below which are helpful while using the gel.
Uses and benefits
- If applied regularly on the face, the gel moisturizes the skin and acts as a natural moisturizer.
- Use the pure aloe vera gel to do facials for the face.
- Aloe vera gel acts as a toner for our face as well. If applied often on the skin or face, it gives a fresh glow to the face.
- It is a helpful gel for beautifying and enhancing the beauty of a person.
- The gel is not only beneficial for the face but good for hair as well.
- If the gel is mixed with various oils such as coconut oil or olive oil and applied on the scalp and rinsed after an hour helps in growing thick hair.
- It mainly helps in growing hair, repairs hair loss, and gives shiny and lustrous hair.
- Aloe vera gel is said to be taken internally, but before taking these steps, it is better to consult a doctor and seek medical advice as I am not a medical expert.
- It has incredible benefits that should not be ignored and is readily available in stores or can be grown at home without hassles.
Step-by-step method
- Take a giant aloe vera leaf, and cut off the ends that give out the yellow liquid.
- Remove the edges and sides of the aloe vera leaf using a knife.
- Be careful handling the leaf as it is very slippery while peeling.
- Make sure after cutting or peeling, only the white part appears.
- Cut the white gel into small pieces.
- Transfer the gel chunks into a blender.
- Do not add water and blend the pieces until a thick frothy gel forms without chunks.
- Transfer the gel into a small container or a bottle.
- Store this gel for at least 2 weeks and lasts fresh for up to 15 days when stored airtight in the refrigerator.
- Apply the extracted homemade aloe vera gel to the face, skin, or hair and see the results.
Storage and Tips
The gel can be sealed airtight in a small glass bottle and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. There is another method to store the fresh scooped-out gel.
The method is to cut cubes of gel from the gel part of the leaf and take an ice tray and place these cut cubes into the tray.
Freeze them and use them when required. This is a very good tip for storing or preserving the gel.
How does it work on the skin?
The gel is simple to make by blending the gel as shown in this post or simply take a gel section by scooping it out from the leaf and apply on the pigmented areas, which can be left overnight.
The next day morning, the skin can be rinsed well. Applying the gel regularly makes the skin clear, lightens it, and gives it a fresh glow.
Take the leaf with gel facing and apply the gel externally even during daytime. Just rubbing or massaging the natural gel regularly works wonders and clears skin.
Recipe
how to make aloe vera gel at home (DIY)
Ingredients
- 1 Big size aloe vera leaf
- a knife
- a blender or mini juicer
- a mini bottle (to store the gel)
Instructions
- Take a big size aloe vera leaf, cut off the ends that give out yellow liquid.
- Remove the edges and sides of the aloe vera leaf using a knife.
- Be careful handling the leaf as it is very slippery while peeling.
- Make sure after peeling only the white part or gel is left out.
- Cut the white gel into small pieces.
- Transfer the gel chunks into a blender.
- Do not add water and blend the pieces until a thick frothy gel is formed without chunks.
- Transfer the gel into a small container or a bottle.
- This gel can be stored for at least 2 weeks if stored well in refrigerator.
- The extracted gel can be applied externally for face, skin or hair and see the results.
Notes
- Since it is a fresh and pure gel, use it in 2 weeks and make fresh gel again which can be made in 5 to 10 minutes.
- Use this gel for facial purposes or for moisturizing the skin or mix with oil and apply it on scalp or hair.
Nutrition
FAQ'S
It is a beautiful gel and natural ingredient that is highly useful for many minor skin problems such as acne; it also removes dark spots and can be applied for sunburns.
It moisturizes the skin and also lightens the skin if applied regularly.
Yes, if applied under the eyes, aloe vera gel helps eliminate dark circles around the eyes to a certain extent.
Apply the gel around the eyes, leave it on for 15 minutes, and wipe with a cotton cloth and not rinse harshly.
It gives good results if applied regularly.
Yes, apply it externally to the scalp and hair, but if any kind of allergic reaction appears, discontinue using it and seek a doctor's help.
No, latex is said to be slightly poisonous and cannot be used internally. Do not use it for external purposes; just use the clear white gel obtained from the leaf.
Yes, products made from aloe vera are commonly sold, but make sure they are natural, pure, organic, and not mixed with chemicals. Always use natural aloe-based products which are pure.
Christa
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catherine
have learnt alot about it and will be trying it
Adamu Abidemi
How can I use it for hair and skin
Asiya
You can apply it directly for hair or mix it with hair oils....For skin, you can apply directly and details are mentioned in the article.