Aloe vera gel is an amazing natural substance used around the world whole.
Its benefits and properties are countless!
It can be used, for example, to relieve sunburn, to make beauty masks for the face or smoothies.
Aloe vera gel is most effective if harvested directly from the plant. But storing aloe vera gel is not that easy!
Fortunately, there are 3 simple and effective tips for storing aloe vera gel for months . Watch:
1. Get an ice cube tray, preferably silicone to be able to unmold the ice cubes more easily.
2. Pour the aloe vera gel into the ice cube tray.
3. Once the ice cube tray is full, simply place it in the freezer.
4. Leave the aloe vera gel in the freezer overnight so the cubes have time to freeze completely.
5. Then transfer the ice cubes to a bag that closes like this and write the date on the plastic.
You can now store aloe vera cubes for 1 year in the freezer.
Aloe vera ice cubes are very useful for:
- soothe sunburn
- make homemade soap or shampoo
- make smoothies
- make a refreshing hair care
1. Pour your aloe vera gel into a plastic container with a lid.
2. Mix one part aloe vera gel with one part honey.
3. Put the gel in the fridge or in a room at room temperature.
With this trick, you can keep aloe vera gel for 8 months .
Make sure the gel is not exposed to sunlight.
As the aloe vera is preserved in gel form with the honey, it mixes very well with other products.
Preferably choose a quality honey, without preservative to be able to preserve the gel as long as possible.
This conservation mode is very practical for:
- body scrubs
- a cleansing gel for the body
- hair care
1. Put the gel in the bowl of your blender without turning it on.
2. Add powdered vitamin C tablets. For 60 ml of aloe vera gel, put 500 mg of vitamin C.
3. Blend the gel at high speed for a few seconds so that the vitamin C mixes well with the aloe vera.
4. Transfer the juice to a plastic container with the lid. A layer of foam will form on top of the liquid, but disappears after a few days.
5. Store the juice directly in the fridge.
Once mixed with vitamin C, aloe vera gel will keep for 8 months in the refrigerator.
You will find vitamin C tablets at the pharmacy or here on the Internet.
In its raw state, the gel has a very gelatinous texture which is not very convenient to handle.
By using this trick, the gel becomes liquid which is much more convenient to use.
You can drink this aloe vera juice pure or mix it with other juices, smoothies or tea.
This conservation mode is very practical for:
- a moisturizing lotion
- body wash gel
- a moisturizing treatment for the hair.
