How to Make Aloe Vera Gel at Home

By Aniela / May 5, 2018

Making your own aloe vera gel has a number of benefits that are not only beneficial to your wallet, but to your health as well. Commercial aloe vera gels contain preservatives and other ingredients such as alcohols and dyes which can harm the skin, so if you have an aloe plant, it's always best to make your own gel! Even if you DON'T have your own aloe vera plant, it's very easy to purchase one at your local nursery or you can even learn how to grow your own aloe plant. Want to learn how to make aloe vera gel? It's SO easy, just keep reading!

How to Make Aloe Vera Gel at Home- a DIY Guide

homemade aloe vera gel

#1. Selecting Your Leaves

Start by cutting off 2 large aloe leaves. This is usually sufficient to make 1/2-1 cup of aloe vera gel which is plenty. Because there are no preservatives added, it will go bad much quicker than commercial ones, so just make smaller batches when you need them! Cut off two bottom leaves – the leaves all the way at the bottom of the aloe plant are the most mature and will contain more pulp.

#2. Drain the Resin

Once cut, place them in a bowl with the cut side down so that the resin will drain. This resin can stain the skin and also irritate it, so leave it to dry for about 10 minutes.

#3. Peel the Leaves

scooping aloe vera gel

Once the resin has drained, go ahead and peel the leaves using a vegetable peeler of a knife. If using a knife, make sure to be careful not to cut yourself, and always slice away from your body. Peel off both sides of the leaves, which will leave you with only the gel part of the aloe.

#4. Scoop Out the Gel

aloe gel

Using a small spoon, scoop out all of the gel from the aloe vera leaf. The gel should easily come off with a spoon. Place the gel into a bowl.

#5. Preservation

If you intend to make a bigger batch, consider adding a natural preservative to keep the gel for longer periods of time. This will ensure that your aloe vera gel will keep for a month or two. Mix in 500mg of powdered vitamin C or 400iu vitamin E for every 1/4 cup of gel. Place all ingredients in an immersion blender and blend until smooth. For fresher results, make small amounts at a time.

#6. Storage

If you're not using a preservative, the gel will keep for a week or two. In either case, the aloe vera gel should be kept in a clean, airtight jar or container in the refrigerator.

#7. Usage

Your fresh aloe vera gel can now be used on your skin to soothe burns, get rid of acne, prevent cellulite, prevent wrinkles, and also reduces the appearance of dark circles, dark spots, and acne scars. Aloe vera can also be used as a hair mask to promote healthy, shiny hair as well as hair growth. A fun way to use aloe vera gel is pour it into ice cube trays and freeze it. It's a great little beauty trick that reduces inflammation on the skin and also prevents breakouts!

Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel

  • Anti inflammatory. Works to reduce inflammation on the skin, so it's great for breakouts and acne.
  • Packed with vitamins and minerals, making it the perfect gel for those with sensitive skin as well as acne prone skin.
  • Pure aloe vera can also help with hair growth and nail growth.
  • Slows down the aging process by hydrating and nourishing the skin.
  • Additionally, aloe vera juice, when consumed, also has a slew of benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels and correcting other health problems.
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How to Make Aloe Vera Gel at Home

Learn how to make your own aloe gel at home with just one simple ingredient – aloe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Skin Care
Cuisine: Home Remedies
Keyword: aloe vera, DIY, home remedies, skin care
Cost: $5

Materials

  • 2 large aloe vera leaves
  • 500 mg powdered vitamin C optional, for preservation
  • 400 iu vitamin E optional, for preservation

Instructions

  • Cut off two bottom leaves off the aloe vera plant – the leaves all the way at the bottom of the aloe plant are the most mature and will contain more pulp.
  • Once cut, place them in a bowl with the cut side down so that the resin will drain. This resin can stain the skin and also irritate it, so leave it to dry for about 10 minutes.
  • Once the resin has drained, go ahead and peel the leaves using a vegetable peeler of a knife. If using a knife, make sure to be careful not to cut yourself, and always slice away from your body. Peel off both sides of the leaves, which will leave you with only the gel part of the aloe.
  • Using a small spoon, scoop out all of the gel from the leaf. The gel should easily come off with a spoon. Place the gel into a bowl.
  • If you intend to make a bigger batch, consider adding a natural preservative. This will ensure that your aloe vera gel will keep for a month or two. Mix in 500mg of powdered vitamin C or 400iu vitamin E for every 1/4 cup of gel. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • If you're not using a preservative, the gel will keep for a week or two. In either case, the aloe vera gel should be kept in a clean, airtight jar or container in the refrigerator.
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Anonymous
5 years ago

Awesome! I love it. ??

ANITA
5 years ago

Could you add some Vitamin E as a preservative .

Anonymous
5 years ago
Reply to  ANITA

If I use a perservative, do I still have to refridgerate it or no ?

Anonymous
5 years ago

So how long do you leave the gel on your face, and wash off with warm water???

Andy
5 years ago
Reply to  Aniela

Does it help with eczema? How long can i use it before it can remove dark marks

Indira
5 years ago

Do you have to add the vitamins inside ? Or you could just blend the aloe Vera & use it on your face

Wendy Benzies
4 years ago

Hi please could you e-mail this document to me because I have tried to print it, but the ads keep printing.

Kookla Watkins
4 years ago

So excited to try this.

Patti L.
4 years ago

How do you make the aloe vera juice?

Marianne
4 years ago

Hey i love this recipe but can i also just peel the plant and put it in a blender?

Claudita
4 years ago

Vitamin E nor citric acid are preservatives.Vitamin E is an oil and won t emulsify . It is use as antioxidant for another oils.


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