The SECRET To PERFECT Aloe Vera Gel (Every Time!)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Happy summer, everyone! YellowBee has kindly put together a collection of the ingredients you'll need to make your own aloe vera gel-it's got the essential ones AND some optional ones if you'd like to fancy up your aloe gel 😊 Check it out at yellowbee.ca/collections/aloe-vera-gel-kit

[@cliviascreations]

Marie, I made AloeVera gel back March 18 2023 for my daughter after he start reading store bought ingredients and got tired of paying for nothing close to AloeVera using our homegrown plants and is holding up with no issues so far. I added vit B5 since she used mainly on her hair. Thank you so much. Glad to see your videos again.

[@Freening90]

You are my Hero ❤️ I'll tell you how you helped me take better decisions: 1. The lip balm I make with your formulations are way more creamy and hydrating than any lipbalm I bought. 2. I buy squalane in bulk from a supplier instead of buying 30ml from skincare brands, it saved a lot of money 3. The butters I whip with your guidance videos are so much more satisfying than store bought. You generously helped us learn a lot over the years. Especially during covid. God bless🙌

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Thank you so much for sharing and for your support-it means the world to me ❤️

[@georgetteetourneaux3350]

Thank you! I already knew there are NO real regulations on how much aloe is in those store products. SO glad you figured it out.

[@pamelaschafer9577]

I can't tell you how excited I was to see a new video from you! ❤ I have been a fan from the start, and have also participated 8n your workshops. I know you are branching out in a new direction and I wish you every success. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate you and this platform is a pretty faithful bunch. Thank you, thank you for keeping us in the loop. ❤❤❤

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! I do miss posting videos more often-I wish I had three clones who could work on just that 😅 In lieu of clones, I am feeling much more energized and inspired with less on my plate. I've been spending a lot more time on Patreon lately and enjoying more time with my family ❤️

[@PikRabbit]

First time viewer here, i love the skits in between it's so funny to me 😂

[@curiousgirl18]

This is just brilliant, thank you so much! Been DIYing with you for years and you’re still always good for a surprise! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@virginialochowicz8560]

Thanks so much Marie! So exciting to see a video from you & interesting to know I can’t turn my aloe plants into products; you’ve saved me some failures there! Love & appreciate your work ❤

[@TheSoapChef]

I made some myself a couple weeks ago. I appreciate being able to save money to make my own. It’s really lovely in facial products.

[@chantalduplessis5149]

I tried to make some aloe vera gel earlier in the year and encountered all of these issues. Managed to sort most of them by adding the glycerin, using aloe vera leaf juice and germall plus. Couldnt work out what to use instead of my normal xanthan gum so kept feeling snotty but still worked functionally even though it didnt feel that great. Im going to try the sepimax zen formula and im very excited for it 😁 Glad to have your videos again Marie 😊

[@steadyglamourcosmetics]

I wanted to cry when you cut your aloe plant 🪴 😂😂😂😂 I just love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤ You always bring a smile to my face ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Iamam313]

I wish you could do a video about how different concentrations of xanthan gum and other gums look like at different viscosities, like 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 etc for use in water based serums...there are no videos on this on the internet :(

[@GinaAnagnostopoulou]

Hello Marie and thank you for this lovely video. Would Guar Gum work here, what do you think?

[@elsamyhung]

Missed your weekly videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@heenakhan7298]

This xanthan gum powder can be add in our food ? Pls reply

[@norris7782]

I've been thinking about aloe gel lately so this is perfect ❤

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hooray! Happy summer and happy making 😄

[@soumyapandey8821]

I’ve been wanting to know more about the cosmetic aloe Vera gel for aeons!! Thanks

[@ianbritz16]

Annatto seeds can make a gel and then mix aloe vera with it

[@luizfabiano376]

I make my own gel using fresh leaves, glycerine, carboxymethyl cellulose. After putting all together, I autoclave the mixture and after cooled, the preservative. Good texture and no microorganisms for a long period.

[@evamugisa2255]

Hi Marie. I have plenty of alie vera plants growing in my garden. Can't I extract the gel-like juice and use that to make gel?

[@QompleteFreedom]

Can it be made thicker to be used on hair? Locs to be specific.

[@ava-es6on]

Can I use agar agar instead of xanthan gum?

[@shamoyyy]

I love you so much, Marie! Your videos are so great and so easy to understand. Your blog is so comprehensive and so knowledgeable. You don't know how much you've inspired me in such a short time.

[@deannalagasse5992]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. The first Humblebee product I made was the hyaluronic acid serum. I really like it. Next I tried this aloe vera gel. I wanted to find something to use on facial dark age spots. Unfortunately, a few minutes after I apply it to my face it dries and sheds off my face. Do you have any suggestions? Did I do something wrong? I purchased all the ingredients from Yellow Bee as you recommended. I also added niacin amide to one of the aloe vera jars and when I use that one the product all flakes off within 30 minutes.

[@belight123]

What is the active ingredient of liquid German Plus? It is very difficult to find and I have been reading that it is formaldehyde.

[@nowexit]

Yay! Your back!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️

[@nad-.]

Can you tell me how to make the alovera juice?

[@NeetuSharma-mt2zf]

No need to heat it pls guide

[@dmartins21]

Does it have to be Liquid Germall Plus? If not, what are your recommendations?😬🙏🏻

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Please read section 8.1 of the free partner blog post; there’s quite a lot to say and I knew people would ask so I wrote it all out there 😄

[@lilymatty3509]

Hi Marie. Thanks for this tip. Can i ask if i can use natural aloe Vera gel to make this your formula? I don't have the aloe vera juice which is the more liquid-like one you use. Plus since you mentioned it being an electrolyte, does it mean i should always use sepimax in my formula with aloe vera gel?

[@sripooja4974]

No need to add citric acid or any to prevent oxidation

[@roopashree9217]

Will I get the same result if I use HEC?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Nope :( I got a firm clear blob at the bottom of the bottle while the rest stayed watery :/

[@dr.tabassumpathan]

Is Aloe vera juice same as Aloe vera Distillate / hydrosol

[@orange_orchid]

I made some aloe vera gel earlier this year, but with hydroxyethyl cellulose as the gelling agent. While I generally like what I made, Ill have to try the xantham gum as the hec gel piles a bit if I use too much on my skin. Thanks!

[@M2345M]

Ah man.... I just made the whole bag of aloe into a concentrated juice because it keeps turning brown. Im going to see if i can use ot like that. Love this video!!!

[@TessieDobey]

I love the Aloe Powder.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It's so versatile!

[@thewendyskitchen7363]

Hi Marie, Thanks for this valuable info. One quick Question. Can I use CARBOMER/CARBOPOL 940 to thicken this Aloevera Juice? Will it form a gel? SEPIMAX ZEN- is a quite expensive one.

[@naturalgirldiy]

Love it. Welcome back...

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@roopashree9217]

I don't have xanthan gum clear. I have xanthan gum transparent. Does it provide same hold as xanthan gum clear?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'd expect xanthan clear and xanthan transparent to be identical ingredients :)

[@roopashree9217]

@HumblebeeAndMe gonna use this gel for styling my curly hair. So wanna know does it provide same hold

[@suganyap8335]

Hi Marie, I am a beginner formulater, actually i did my aleo vera gel using xanthom gum clear but it felt more sticky on skin.insted of xanthom gum I using carbomer. Is that carbomer skin friendly? But I like to do with xanthomgum. any suggestions from ur side for this issue

[@afreenanjum4372]

Please make a clarifying shampoo ❤

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I shared one back in 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH-0pICQadVsbJI 😉

[@jiayichan6159]

i have a aloe vera plant, how do i make that into a aloe vera gel?

[@reetabenny3908]

U cant

[@limegreenlotus]

Great video!❤

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Glad you liked it!!

[@galaxia4709]

HEC does not work? Happy summer to you too!

[@aprilforgue]

What is the shelf life of this gel.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You should easily get a year out of it assuming you follow good manufacturing procedures and don't make any substitutions. If you choose a different preservative that may change.

[@jayasurya938]

love from india😍expected formulation, please make alginate rubber face mask please.

[@africansister]

My aloe powder is green use on hair

[@sharonhamilton4328]

Pharmacies used to carry aloe Vera juice

[@ramabhensadadia154]

I like ❤❤ your all vidioes.

[@luxuryalpha6638]

hello miss bee, i have tried your formula for the 5% niacinamide serum but it is very sticky, can you share any amazing serum formula that is non sticky and works like wonders, i want to sell it in india please help, thank you so much love your videos.

[@amarmkdad8186]

دائما عندك جديد اشعر كانك تزدادي جمالا

[@sharonhamilton4328]

Siligel ?? Will it work?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I didn't test Siligel (Xanthan Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Pullulan) for this formulation. It has excellent electrolyte resistance so should work, but you will have to do your own experiments so see how much you need to get the desired viscosity. The manufacturer also advises "To maximize the viscosity result, it is highly recommended to be under the highest shear conditions as possible and to standardize them by using a rotor stator type homogenizer and/or by applying the highest rotation speed as possible.", so the hand-stirred method I've used might not be the best choice. Happy making!

[@ggad1899]

What alternatives are there to the carcinogenic xanthan gum? And, is there any reason to no substitute the germicide in your recipe for something like cinnamon, or even clove, honey, or rosemary?

[@Accountnolongerexists]

The amount of folks even after seeing this still using spoiled aloe gels is horrifying.

[@sourabhtanwar6737]

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[@imkadosh]

Dear Humblebee & Me, I live in Southern California where my aloe grows like weed and I am trying to make my own aloe vera gel to use it in creams and other products. The best video I've found to make the purest aloe vera gel is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn6aqKaMaMacisUsi=_P4X0TlYUNyTz2vg This video says this aloe vera gel is 99.9% aloe and 0.1% ascorbic acid. I will watch your video and follow your instructions and see if it helps in my quest. Thank you very much