How to Store Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel or aloe vera gel is a natural substance that is widely used all over the world with various uses, such as sunburn treatment, mask making and food. Fresh aloe vera gel harvested directly from the plant will bring the most effective. However, the gel after harvesting needs to be stored properly. To ensure the longest shelf life, freshly harvested aloe vera gel is usually preserved by three main methods: freezing, mixing with honey or mixing with vitamin C.

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Freeze aloe vera gel

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Prepare an ice cube tray to freeze the aloe vera gel. Freezing aloe vera gel in an ice cube tray instead of a large box will make it easier to take out each gel when needed. ^{[1] X Research Source}

You should use a silicone ice cube tray so that it can be easily turned upside down.
You can also freeze aloe vera gel in small plastic containers if you don’t have an ice tray.

Pour the aloe vera gel into the tray and put it in the freezer. After pouring the gel into the tray, you can take it away and freeze it. Remember to leave the tray on a flat surface to avoid spilling the gel. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Let the aloe vera gel freeze overnight. Leaving it overnight will give the aloe vera gel enough time to freeze. The gels need to solidify completely before storing, so be sure to keep them in the freezer for long enough. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Transfer the frozen aloe vera capsules to a plastic seal bag and date the bag. You can store these gels in the freezer for up to a year. ^{[4] X Research Source} Keeping them in a plastic bag makes them easy to take out when you need them. You can use frozen aloe vera capsules to:

Sunburn treatment
DIY soap
Make aloe vera smoothie
Making hair gel ^{[5] X Research Source}

Mix aloe vera gel with honey

Pour aloe vera gel into a plastic container. You need to use a box large enough to be able to mix more honey. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

You can use smaller plastic containers if they are more convenient to store.
Use a container with a lid to protect the gel from harmful agents.

Mix honey into aloe vera gel at a ratio of 1:1. Thanks to its low water content and high natural sugar content, honey will help the aloe vera gel to last longer.

This method is similar to the way we usually preserve fruits in the form of syrup or jam. ^{[7] X Research Sources}
High-quality, preservative-free honey will ensure that the aloe vera gel lasts as long as possible.

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Store the honey aloe mixture in the refrigerator or room temperature for up to 8 months. Avoid exposing the mixture to direct sunlight. When used, you can mix this mixture with many other products, ^{[8] X Research sources} such as:

Exfoliating Cream
Shower gel
Hair care products

Mix aloe vera gel with vitamin C

Put the aloe vera gel in the blender but do not rush to grind it. Pure aloe vera gel has a viscous form, so it will sometimes be a bit difficult to use. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Blending with a blender will make the aloe vera gel smoother and more liquid, so it will be easier to use.

Add crushed vitamin C tablets. For each ¼ cup (60ml) of aloe vera gel, you will add 500 mg of vitamin C. When mixed with vitamin C, aloe vera gel can be stored in the refrigerator for about 8 months. ^{[10] X Research Source}

You can buy vitamin C at a pharmacy or supermarket.

Blend the mixture well in a blender for a while. Doing so will help mix vitamin C with aloe vera gel, and help the mixture become smoother and more liquid. After grinding, you will get the product that is aloe vera juice. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Aloe vera juice is much smoother and more liquid than aloe vera gel.

Pour aloe vera juice into a plastic container with a lid. You will see a layer of foam floating on top, this foam will disappear after a few days so you do not need to pay attention to them. ^{[12] X Research Source}

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Put aloe vera juice in the refrigerator to preserve. At this point, you can use or bring aloe vera juice to preserve for a month. ^{[13] X Research Source}

You can drink pure aloe vera juice or combine it with juices, smoothies and teas.
You can also use aloe vera juice to moisturize, shower, and condition your hair.

Warning

If you take aloe vera gel directly from the leaf, remember to cut a thin slice at the petiole part, then stand the aloe vera leaf upright in water for a while to let the aloin in the leaf flow out.
Aloin is a strong laxative that, if not removed, can cause adverse effects in people consuming aloe vera products.

Steps

Freeze aloe vera gel

Mix aloe vera gel with honey

Mix aloe vera gel with vitamin C

Warning

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