Aloe vera is used a lot in beauty products nowadays. Aloe vera gel is easily available in the market, but many other chemicals are also used in it. If you do not want to use aloe vera gel available in the market, then you can easily make the gel from the aloe vera plant grown at home. You can also prepare aloe vera gel and store it. Aloe vera leaves are full of moisturizing properties. The gel found in it is considered very beneficial not only for the skin but also for our hair. Know how you can make aloe vera gel at home and for how long you can store it.
How to make aloe vera gel at home
- To make aloe vera gel, choose the thickest leaf as it contains more amount of gel.
- Now take a clean knife or paper cutter and cut the aular leaf. Cut the thorns from its sides.
- Now take the aloe vera leaf from the middle in the shape of cubes or tear it in two from the middle.
- Now take out the gel with the help of a spoon and keep it in a bowl.
- Now you have to prepare a smooth gel out of it with the help of a clean blender.
- Once the gel is ready, add some capsules of Vitamin C and E to it.
- These are optional. Vitamin C and Vitamin E have antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
For how many days can it be stored?
Without preservatives, aloe vera gel does not last very long. Therefore, try to prepare the gel for 8-10 days only. To make aloe vera gel last longer, add vitamin C and E capsules to it. You should store it in the fridge and before applying it, take out the aloe vera gel as per requirement.
How to use fresh aloe vera gel
- There is no need to mix anything in aloe vera gel, you can use it directly on skin or hair.
- If you want, you can easily drink aloe vera gel by adding it to any smoothie or drink.
- If you ever get burnt, get sunburned or have a minor injury or scratch, you can apply aloe vera gel.
- Aloe vera gel can also be used in case of skin dye or fur irritation.
- Many vitamins and minerals are found in Aloe Vera, which help in healing wounds and making the skin healthy.
Pain relieving medicine Aspirin will now remove stains from clothes, just put 2 tablets in the washing machine.
Latest Lifestyle News