Ingredients:
- Aloe leaf
- Honey
- Optional: 500mg powdered vitamin C or 400 IU vitamin E (for every 0.25 c (59 mL) of gel)
Steps to Make the Remedy:
1. Slice off an outer leaf of a fresh aloe plant.
- Since Aloe vera gel is perishable, it's best not to make a huge batch at once, unless you plan to give some away. Cut off just 3-4 leaves to make 0.5–0.75 c (0.12–0.18 L) of gel.[2]
- If your plant is young, be especially careful not to cut off too much at once. Cutting off all of the outer leaves could damage the plant.
2. Rinse the leaf under cold water and cut away any yellow gel.
- Additionally, place the leaf cut-side down into a container to allow any excess yellow resin to drain for about 10 minutes, or until it stops dripping.
3. Peel the leaves with a vegetable peeler or knife.
- If you’re using a knife rather than a vegetable peeler, first cut away the thorny edges, then slice off the flat portion of the leaf’s skin, leaving the other side intact.
- If you have large leaves, cut them into smaller pieces before peeling to help manage their size as you work.
- Discard the skin as you go so it won't get mixed in with your gel.
4. Scoop the gel out with a spoon or knife.
5. Mix the aloe gel in a blender.
- Go ahead and add those white fleshy parts to the mixture, as well. They also contain aloe’s beneficial compounds and can be used in the same ways once blended.
6. Mix your aloe with honey or vitamin C to preserve it.
- In addition, mix the gel with a natural preservative, like 500mg powdered vitamin C or 400 IU vitamin E for every 1/4 cup of gel you have. This preservation method will keep the gel for up to 90 days.
7. Apply this gel on your sunburn regularly to nourish your skin and heal you