How to Make Aloe Vera Shower Gel

Aloe gel, from the leaf of the aloe vera herb, is nature’s own moisturizing balm. Aloe vera can be used to formulate a healing, moisturizing shower gel that revitalizes your skin, leaving it feel soft and pampered. Read on to learn how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Measuring cup
• Small saucepan
• 11/2 cups distilled water
• Ceramic bowl
• 1 cup shampoo concentrate
• 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
• Lavender, calendula or chamomile essential oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring

1. Warm up 11/2 cups of distilled water in your pan until it is not much warmer than room temperature. Distilled water is preferable to tap water, which tends to leave your gel cloudy.

2. Pour the shampoo concentrate into a bowl and add the warmed water. Stir to mix the two thoroughly.

3. Add the aloe vera gel and salt. Add food coloring and a few drops of essential oils. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, forming a thick gel mixture.

4. You can adjust the amount of food coloring and essential oil till you get the color and scent that you want.
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5. Pour your shower gel into the shampoo bottle or other container of your choice. It will be food for about six months.

Tips & Warnings

• See resources below for links to make your own aloe vera gel.

Resources

• How to Prepare Aloe Vera Gel
• How to Use Aloe Vera to Make Herbal Cosmetics
• How to Use Aloe Vera as an Herbal Remedy

[pujit]

on 7/14/2009 Hi there,

where to get concentrate shampo from market. Can i use normal shampoo to mix up.........

[mommyhen42]

on 6/21/2009 This is great, thank you. I have a huge aloe vera plant in my front yard so I will definatly use this