The Healing Aloe: Harvesting and Brewing Pure Houseplant Skin Soothers

Aloe Vera is the ultimate pharmacy of the windowsill. This sturdy, succulent plant constructs a rich internal gel filled with vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory complex carbohydrates.

We outline exactly how to cleanly harvest a lower spear from your houseplant: let the bitter yellow aloin sap drain out first, then slice open the green rind to gather the crystal-clear mucilage jelly.

Pure aloe gel acts as an immediate soothing compress for dry, wind-chapped skin or summer sunburns. It absorbs beautifully without leaving a heavy synthetic film.