aloe & coconut oil lotion
ingredients:
4 leaves from an aloe plant
1 tbsp coconut oil
instructions:
using sharp gardening shears, cut off the leaves of an aloe plant at the base
set them upright in a jar for about 20-30 minutes to allow any of the poisonous gel to come out
cut the bottom ends of the aloe leaves (after the poisonous gel is out)
slice the long edges of the aloe leaves
carefully slice down the middle of the leaves (see video for reference)
scoop gel out of leaves and place into a blender
add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to the blender
*optional - add essential oils for scent
blend until combined