What are all the things I can do with the aloe vera plants in my house?!

What are all the things I can do with the aloe vera plants in my house?

I've heard that aloe vera is almost magical in all its uses (medicinal, cosmetic, health, etc). I have lots of it in my house and I don't know exactly how I use it. Does anyone know how I should cut the leaves (should I peel the skin and spines off?) and what I should add to it? Should I blend it? Grind it with a mortar and pestel? Also what can I do with that mixture?

Without consulting outside resources, what I can share from personal experience is that aloe vera does have a variety of purposes.

To utilize just break off the three dimensional leaf near the stalk and then peel the skin off or divide it with a knife or your fingers to get to the fleshy, watery interior portion. Like a starfish, the aloe plant will continue to grow and replace previous leaves for more uses.

Often the aloe plant is used as a sunburn or general burn remedy for its cooling and healing properties. Other people consume aloe liquid claiming it has health benefits, but I would consult with a physician or homeopath before consumption.

An atypical but very hand use for it that I employed in a pinch was to use the interior as personal lubricant during sex!! LOL but it worked beautfully without any side-effects! :D

I am sure a search in any major search engine would result in tons of free information type in something like "Aloe uses" or aloe AND vera AND uses. Good luck and happy hunting!!