- Shelf life- 1-2 weeks depending on whether in it kept in or outside if the fridge.
- I do not add any oils (other than essential oils) to my mixture. To ensure the optimal shelf life I keep my spray in the refrigerator. The first time I made this solution I added oil, the liquid separated and it was difficult to spray.
Easy Multi-purpose Aloe Vera Spray
Aloe Vera gel has so many benefits for the body. Try this easy spray for both facial and hair benefits.
Yield: 1 Bottle
Cost: 2
Equipment
- Blender
- Knife
- Measuring cup
- Spoon
- Strainer
- Empty spray/mist bottle
- Funnel
Materials
- 1 Leaf Aloe Vera
- 10 drops Essential Oil (optional)
- 1/3 Cup Water
Instructions
- Cut away the end of the leaf. Cut about 4 inch of the widest part of the left and carefully slices away the prickly edges.
- Working with the 4 inch piece, use your knife to slice through the middle of the gel substance. This will give you two parts.
- Use a spoon to scrap the jelly substance from both parts of the leaf into a blender with half of the water you have set aside. Blend for 30 seconds.
- Strain content into a measuring cup.
- Pour liquid back into the bender and then repeat step 4 another 1-2 times.
- Use a funnel to help pour liquid into an empty spray bottle.
- Add 8-10 drops of essential oil (this is optional)
Video
Notes
Warning: if using fresh Aloe Vera as a spray or gel and are deciding to blend the mixture (after seeing a 1000s of YouTube videos doing just that) make sure you strain the mixture! This is a really important step if you do not want to make the same mistakes as those who have tried before. This will ensure there are no particles left in your hair. Heed the advise brethren.