Aloe Vera Gel: Recipe And Application Tips

Before the gel is made, the aloe leaves are placed in water to dissolve the contained aloin, which can be harmful.

Aloe Vera is one of the most valued plants in the cosmetics industry. It offers numerous benefits for the beauty of the entire body. This is why aloe vera gel is being used more and more, like the one we show you how to prepare in this article.

The plant has astringent antibacterial and hydrating properties. It supports the regeneration of the skin to keep it young and free from blemishes.

It also stands out as one of the most effective natural refreshment and wound healing agents. It is suitable for the treatment of sunburns and other injuries that damage the natural structure of the skin and lead to spots and premature aging.

Aloe vera gel mainly contains water, but also significant amounts of vitamins A, C and E, the antioxidant properties of which fight free radicals.

These are just a few reasons why this plant is the main ingredient in many cosmetic treatments that use its positive properties for aesthetic purposes. To get all of the benefits of this plant, you should use it in a 100% natural state.

Today we recommend a simple recipe for an aloe vera gel  and various possible uses for it.

Preparation of aloe vera gel

The preparation of aloe vera gel is very simple and, most importantly, very useful. The gel is now available everywhere, but we advise you, if you have the opportunity, to prepare it yourself. This will help you avoid chemical preservatives and help protect the environment.

ingredients

• 3 aloe leaves
• 10 ml lemon juice
• 10 g wheat bran oil

preparation

• Before you cut the leaves, it is advisable to water the plant  daily for 5 days so that it is vigorous.
• Then cut off 3 aloe leaves to get the juice out.
• Remove the side spines, then soak the leaves in a container of water for at least 24 hours. Change the water every 3-4 hours so that the leaves completely excrete the aloin it contains, as this substance can be toxic.
• After this time, remove the leaves from the water to squeeze out the pulp and proceed with the preparation of the gel.
• Cut the leaves open on one side with a knife.
• Remove the gel with a spoon or spatula and store it in a bowl.

• Add the lemon juice and wheat germ oil. The latter contains vitamin E and other antioxidants and thus enhances the positive properties of aloe.
• All ingredients are now mixed at medium high speed until a thick, whitish cream is formed. If you don’t have a food processor on hand, you can use a stand mixer for this.
• Fill the finished gel into a sealable jar and store it in the  refrigerator so that it can be kept longer.

application

• Depending on what you are using the gel for, simply take the amount that you think is necessary and spread it over the area to be treated.

• To get positive results, it is recommended to use the gel three times a week.

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Aloe vera gel application areas

The advantage of this natural remedy is that you can use it every day. It has numerous uses in skin care. The aloe plant has numerous nutrients that are very valuable for the skin and normally has no side effects when used externally.

You can use the aloe vera gel for the following applications:

• As a skin cleanser, moisturizer and for skin regeneration,
• to clear clogged pores,

• to prevent acne,
• Relieves skin irritation and inflammation,
• Reduction of skin spots, scars and blisters,
• to prevent pimples and blackheads,
• to relieve burns,
• The gel helps with itching and flaking in the case of dermatitis and psoriasis,
• prevents premature aging of the skin,
• strengthens and tones the skin,
• reduces bacteria,
• for the treatment of dry and cracked heels.

As you can see, the preparation of the aloe gel is straightforward. This home remedy can be very helpful in daily skin care routine. Just try this recipe yourself to  take care of your skin and keep it looking radiant.