Aloe vera gel can be hard to find without chemicals. The solution? Make your own gel from the plant. That’s what one TikTok user: Luloskin did, and 127.9 thousand users have loved the video. It’s surprisingly easy to do and has many benefits.
It is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory with many uses. The TikTok creator uses it as a moisturizing facial toner. Being that it is safe and gentle for sensitive skin.
Quick Guide to Making Aloe Vera Gel
- Soak in water for ten minutes; this removes yellow, smelly sap (if you’re drinking the gel, you also want to remove this due to its laxative effect and bitter taste).
- Cut open and remove the clear gel.
- Wash again to remove gooey material.
- Blend to improve texture.
- Store in a refrigerator for up to one week (once it turns pink, it has gone bad).
- If used as a facial toner, apply it to a cotton swab and rub it onto the face.
How TikTok Responded
Some users, such as Alicia were skeptical: “Aloe Vera…is made out of chemicals. Most of the chemicals in high quality store aloe gel is just harmless preservatives since it doesn’t last long.”
Other users responded: “yea but we don’t want them on our skin, and it works better when it’s fresh and not preserved on a shelf for weeks, they also tend to contain fillers.”
An interesting comment popped up by a user who thought there was hair in the gel, but it turned out to be a plant vein: “so no ones going to talk about the strand of hair that was in the cup? or are you guys just blind”, the creator responded: “It’s a vein from the gel! I wish my hair was that think! (thick)”.
User ER mentioned they did this but got itchy and red skin: “I did same way but not for my skin coz I got itchy n redness after applied it to my skin.” Lulo responded with a possible cause: “Did you remove the sap/latex? That’s the part that might cause irritation. Most people don’t teach to remove it and it’s so important!!”.
Another user wanted to know how often they could use the aloe gel: “How often do you use? Thanks so much!”, and Lulo says it can be used everday.”
The next logical question would be how to use it. Which was asked: “I have my aloe Vera ready in fridge, when do I apply it ? And do I rinse after ?” the answer: “use it as a toner in the morning. Put it on a cotton round and apply to your face and neck. Don’t rinse after. Lmk how it goes!”.
Users Sharing What They’ve Used Aloe Vera Gel For
- “My mom was rubbing on the leaf on my scratches”
- “ITS ALSO VERY VERY GOOD FOR ACNE AND SUNBURNS”
- “isn’t it good for hair too?”
- “I have an alovera mask on my rn”
- “It’s a laxative? I used to drink that everyday as a kid-“
- “so could i substitute my normal moisturizer for aloe vera?”
One user warns not to drink it: DON’T DRINK IT, aloe was proven unsafe to drink few month ago.” As there are some potential concerns. Mindbodygreen.com mentions experts state drinking aloe vera could cause:
- Bowel irritation and electrolyte imbalance
- Possible interaction with prescription drugs
- Blood thinning
Due to The Risks, Stick to Topical Uses
Despite being a well-known medicinal plant, aloe vera juice use carries several health risks. Stick to topical applications, which have little to no adverse effects.
Here is the TikTok video link.
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Davin is a jack-of-all-trades but has professional training and experience in various home and garden subjects. He leans on other experts when needed and edits and fact-checks all articles.