INGREDIENTS FOR 200ML:
- 200ml of aloe gel
- 1g xanthan gum
- optional essential oil (0.1-1%)
Here is a very simple recipe to make an excellent after-sun at home.
In order to do this, only two ingredients are needed: aloe gel and xanthan gum to which you can optionally add essential oils to taste.
Aloe is certainly a very valuable ingredient in after-sun products but very often it is used in small quantities combined with other raw materials .. in this recipe, however, we will prepare a superconcentrate!
A gelatinous substance is extracted from the leaves of Aloe which, used fresh or properly processed, has anti-inflammatory and nutritional properties and is therefore suitable for a large number of ailments both for internal and external use (If you are not lucky enough to have plants of aloe at home here you can find our organic aloe extract directly).
Anyone who has tried it after a sunburn or after a day at the beach will surely be able to testify to the benefits of using this precious gel as an after sun. Refreshes, gives a feeling of immediate well-being, nourishes the skin and prolongs the duration of the tan.
If you want to make the use of aloe easier, you can make a gel at home simply by adding Xanthan Gum to pure Aloe, which is nothing more than a gellifying plant extract (chemically a polysaccharide obtained from the fermentation of a sugar).
Preparation
Weigh the aloe gel in a beaker and add the xanthan gum. Mix manually and then continue with an immersion stirrer until the xanthan gum is completely dispersed. Let it rest for an hour and possibly add the essential oil (we used the balsamic mix of essential oils for a guaranteed refreshing effect). And then ... wait for a day at the beach to start using it!
How to use
It can be applied in small doses, directly on the area to be treated, even several times a day, as it is not greasy and is rapidly absorbed. For a better relief of reddened skin, you can keep your aloe gel in the fridge .. freshness guaranteed!
