How to Prepare Natural Aloe Vera

(1) Select a plant with large green thick outer leaves and cut at the base of the leaf then (2) clean. (4-5) Locate a used plastic water container, slice in two with a sharp knife about two thirds up from the base, invert the top half into the lower part with no lid. This is our drainer. (6) Load it with your aloe leaves, large end down, and leave for 1-2 hours. Discard the liquid drained from the aloe, this can stain your clothes. (7) Remove the stained large end of the Leaf end, discard. (8-9) Trim the serrated edges of the leaf then slice the whole leaf down the center, leaving you with two fillets of aloe vera ready to use. (10). Keep refrigerated, washing any excess dark liquids before use.

Trim pieces to the size required depending upon the affected area, e.g. Larger pieces for back or legs. Gently massage with the fillet until the leaf is dry then discard. Leave the aloe residue on the skin for 1-5 minutes then remove excess with a towel. Flakes of aloe may occur, these can be simply brushed off with a dry towel.