How To Extract Aloe Vera: 7 Steps (with Pictures) - WikiHow

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  1. Step 1 Cut off the top third of the leaves. 1 Cut off the top third of the leaves. Because of the thinness of the top, pointed part of the aloe vera leaf, you will waste more time trying to get gel from this portion than is cost-effective. Instead, cut this portion off and discard it.[5]
    • You will need to repeat the previous rinsing step for the top portion as it now will also produce yellow ooze.
    • Depending on the size of your aloe vera leaves, you might find it easier to extract the gel by cutting the thick portion of the leaf into additional pieces, either along the leaves' length, width, or both.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Extract Aloe Vera 2 Remove the spines. Before you can get at the gel core of the leaf, you'll need to remove the hard, spiny edges on either side of each leaf. Carefully cut them away, remembering to move the knife away from yourself and your hands to avoid potentially cutting yourself in the process.[6]
    • Be sure that the aloe vera leaves are also dry before you begin this portion of the cutting as a slippery leaf could lead to potential accidents.
    • Make your cut as close to the spines as possible so that you don't lose a lot of gel in the process.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Extract Aloe Vera 3 Remove the top and bottom layers. With your leaf lying flat on a cutting board, carefully slice away the skin of the aloe vera leaf. This will be the thin, outer green layer you see. Run your knife between it and the thick, clear gel at the center, and repeat this process for the remaining top layer by flipping it to the bottom.[7]
    • If you would prefer not to use a knife for this step due to the potential for cutting yourself, you can choose to use a fruit peeler instead.[8]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Extract Aloe Vera 4 Remove and store the gel. At this point, you should have slabs of clear aloe vera gel. If you see any bits of leaf left on them, trim them off, and feel free to cube the gel for easier storage by cutting it with your knife. Be sure to rinse the aloe vera gel itself 2-3 times when you're finished to be sure that it's free of any aloe latex residue.[9]
    • Use a spoon to scrape up any excess gel left over along the skin.
    • Store all of the gel extract you get in a new glass or bowl separate from the water you used to wash the leaves with.
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