Aloe vera is a succulent plant with many applications in medicine and cosmetics. Aloe gel is easily found on the market, but will likely have added preservatives. If you want a more natural product, you can extract the juice from your aloe plants by carefully opening the leaves. Below you will find detailed instructions.
Steps
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Step 1. Choose a long, thick leaf of your aloe plant
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Step 2. Detach it from the plant by squeezing your hand at the base of the leaf
Be careful, aloe leaves have thorns. It should come off with a clean cut. The base of the leaf will be white.
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Step 3. If necessary, rinse the leaf under water to remove dirt
Then make a cut with a sharp knife along one side with the spines.
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Step 4. Split the leaf in half using the knife
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Step 5. Use a clean spoon to scrape the gel from the inside of the leaf
Collect it in any container, preferably glass.
Warnings
- The insides of the leaves are slimy to the touch.
- Keep in mind that aloe vera has a peculiar smell that some people can't tolerate.