Show Download Article Aloe vera is used for a lot of different purposes—it can be applied to help relieve sunburn, used in hair and face masks, and can even be consumed in beverage forms for additional health benefits. You can either buy an aloe leaf at the grocery store, or you can harvest aloe from a plant you have at home. But once you have that leaf, what are you supposed to do? You can trim, peel, and freeze your aloe leaf to keep aloe readily available, or you can even mix it with honey to use as a face and hair moisturizer.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To store aloe leaves, you can refrigerate or freeze them so they're ready to use whenever you need them. To keep a whole aloe leaf, wrap it in plastic, making sure to cover the cut end where it used to connect to the rest of the plant, and put it in your refrigerator. When you’re ready to use the leaf, take it out and unwrap it. It should keep in your refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. For longer-term storage, place your aloe leaf in a plastic freezer bag and put it in the freezer for 6 to 8 months. When you want to use the leaves, put them on the counter and allow them to come up to room temperature, which should take 2 to 3 hours. To learn how to extract the gel from your aloe leaf, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 181,633 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How long can aloe vera last out of the fridge?Once scooped from the leaf, the flesh needs to be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator. Here, it can last up to one week, but it will likely spoil within 24 hours at room temperature. In either scenario, you should definitely toss aloe vera at the first sign of discoloration, funky odors, or mold.
How do you store aloe vera leaves for longer without refrigeration?Store Aloe Vera Gel Using Coconut Oil
It helps preserve it for several months. You need to take an air-tight container and put Aloe Vera Gel in it. Mix half a teaspoon of coconut oil with this gel and then store it in the fridge. You can use this gel for months.
Does aloe vera leaf spoil?Yes, Aloe Vera does expire. Like any other plant or organic matter, it does go bad after a certain amount of time. The specific shelf life depends on what form of Aloe Vera you are using, from gel & lotion to juices, extracts, raw leaves, and more.
How long can aloe vera leaf be stored?It should keep in your refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. For longer-term storage, place your aloe leaf in a plastic freezer bag and put it in the freezer for 6 to 8 months. When you want to use the leaves, put them on the counter and allow them to come up to room temperature, which should take 2 to 3 hours.
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