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
Step 1. Choose a long, thick leaf of your aloe plant
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.
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.
Step 4. Split the leaf in half using the knife
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.