ALOE VERA GEL USES The aloe vera plant

USES The aloe vera plant is a succulent that stores water in its leaves

INGREDIENTS an aloe vera leaf a knife or vegetable peeler a small spoon a

DIRECTIONS. STEP 1 To use a fresh aloe leaf from a plant, first cut

STEP 2 Once the leaf has been peeled, you will see the natural aloe

WARNING! It’s best to only use one or two leaves at a time, as

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ALOE VERA GEL

USES The aloe vera plant is a succulent that stores water in its leaves in the form of a gel. This gel is highly moisturizing and great for sunburns, bug bites, minor cuts or wounds, and other skin problems.

INGREDIENTS an aloe vera leaf a knife or vegetable peeler a small spoon a blender/mortar and pestle an airtight container for storage ★ powdered vitamin C and/or vitamin E (optional) ★ ★ ★

DIRECTIONS. STEP 1 To use a fresh aloe leaf from a plant, first cut off one of the outer leaves from the base of the plant. Wash it well, removing any dirt, and then stand it upright in a cup or bowl for 10– 15 minutes. This allows the yellow-tinted resin to drain out of the leaf. The resin contains latex, which can irritate your skin. After the resin has drained completely, wash off any remains on the leaf and peel off the thick skin using a small knife.

STEP 2 Once the leaf has been peeled, you will see the natural aloe vera gel. Using a small spoon, scoop it into your blender/mortar. Be careful not to include any pieces of the aloe vera skin. Blend the gel until it’s frothy and liquefied. At this point, your gel is ready to use. However, if you plan on keeping it for more than 1 week, you should add preservatives.

WARNING! It’s best to only use one or two leaves at a time, as the gel only lasts about 1 week without additional preservatives. If you plan to keep it longer, you need to preservative in the form of powdered vitamin C or E. add a