Aloe vera has been used in skincare for generations because of its cooling, soothing, and refreshing feel on the skin. In this behind-the-scenes soap-making video, I’m showing how I take fresh aloe vera leaves, remove the gel, dry the remaining leaves, and grind them into a natural aloe leaf powder for handmade soap.
At Basically Soap, I love showing the process behind the product — from the ingredients to the finished bar. This aloe vera soap was made with creativity, care, and a science-backed approach to handmade skincare.
For this batch, I started with fresh aloe vera leaves. I cut the leaves open, removed the clear gel, and saved it for the soap-making process. Then I dried the remaining aloe leaves and ground them into a fine powder.
The process included:
This process gives the soap a deeper ingredient story and allows me to use more of the plant in a thoughtful way.
Aloe vera is well known for its cooling and refreshing feel on the skin. It is commonly used in cosmetic products such as soothing gels, lotions, after-sun products, and handmade skincare.
In soap making, aloe vera is often used because customers recognize it as a gentle, plant-based ingredient. For this soap, I used aloe as part of the creative formulation process while also highlighting the beauty of working with ingredients from their natural form.
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