- Pure aloe vera gel can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- To prolong the shelf life of your aloe vera gel to 1 month in the fridge, blend it with a vitamin C tablet.
- You can also freeze aloe vera gel for up to 1 year.
Freezing the Gel
Get an ice cube tray to store your aloe vera gel in. Freezing the gel in an ice cube tray rather than one large block means that you can just take out individual pieces whenever you need them. Using a silicone tray works best as you can turn the tray inside out. Small plastic containers also work fine if you do not have an ice cube tray.
Fill the tray with the aloe vera gel and place it in the freezer. Once your tray is filled, the gel is ready to be frozen. Make sure the tray is flat in the freezer to avoid any of the gel seeping out.
Freeze the aloe cubes overnight. Leaving the cubes overnight will give them plenty of time to freeze. The cubes need to be totally frozen to be preserved so make sure you give them enough time in the freezer before removing.
Transfer the cubes into a sealable plastic bag that's labeled with the date. Store the cubes of aloe vera gel in your freezer for up to a year. Keeping them in a bag will enable you to have easy access when you decide to use them. You can use your aloe cubes for things like: Treating sunburn Making homemade soap Making smoothies Making a refreshing hair gel
Mixing with Honey
Pour your aloe vera gel into an airtight plastic container. This container needs to be large enough that you can mix the honey in. Feel free to use smaller containers if it is more convenient for your storage set up. The container should also have a lid to keep contaminants out.
Mix honey in with the gel at a 1:1 ratio. Honey has such a low water content versus a high natural sugar content that it helps preserve the gel for a much longer time than the gel would have naturally. This process is similar to the way fruit is often stored in syrup or as a preserve. Using a high-quality honey that is free from preservatives will ensure that the gel lasts as long as possible.
Store the gel in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 8 months. Be sure to keep the gel away from direct sunlight. Because the aloe vera is now in a gel solution with the honey, it mixes really well into other products. These options might include: Facial scrubs Body wash Hair products
Blending with Vitamin C
Put your aloe vera gel into a blender but don’t blend yet. The gel has a very gelatinous texture in its raw state and this can make it difficult to work with when using the gel for some purposes. Putting the gel through the blender allows it to become separated and liquified. This makes it much easier to work with.
Add your crushed vitamin C tablet. For every ¼ cup (60ml) of gel, add in 500 milligrams (0.018 oz) of vitamin C to the mixture. This combination will help preserve the gel for up to 8 months in the refrigerator once it has been mixed in. You can buy vitamin C from your local pharmacy or grocery store.
Blend your gel on high for a few seconds. This will ensure that the vitamin C is mixed in with the aloe vera and that the texture becomes liquefied and broken down. You should be left with an aloe vera juice. The juice should be much more runny and less gelatinous than it was before.
Transfer the juice to a covered plastic container. There will be a foamy layer on the top of the liquid but this will go away after a few days so there’s no need to worry about it.
Move your juice to the refrigerator for storage. The juice is now ready to be used or stored for up to a month. Although you can drink this aloe juice by itself, it combines well with other juices, smoothies, and teas. You can also use this juice as a moisturizer, body wash, and hydrating wash for your hair.
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