Learn all about aloe vera plant care—from how to care for aloe vera to how to grow this succulent outdoors and indoors in your home. Aloe vera is so rewarding! The juice from their leaves has medicinal purposes, and can be used to relieve pain from scrapes and burns. See our Aloe Vera Plant Guide. People can apply aloe vera gel to their skin and hair or use it as a mouthwash. Research suggests that aloe vera has numerous health benefits. Learn more here. Aloe vera is known for soothing and healing burns, and that includes razor burn. A near-inevitable side effect of de-fluffing your face, it occurs when the blade damages your skin and hair Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that's been used to treat various health conditions for thousands of years. It's usually safe to use also vera directly from the plant or you can buy it in gel Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Best Products Recommended Dosage Risks and Side Effects Did you know that the manufacturing of aloe vera extracts is one of the largest botanical industries in the world? In the U.S., it has found widespread use in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Aloe vera as a topical gel for treating sunburn may also have other health benefits, because of its antioxidant properties. Research shows it may help your skin, dental, oral, and digestive health Popular as a houseplant, aloe vera is good for what ails you. For example, many people use aloe vera gel made from aloe leaves to treat sunburn, mild burns, and skin irritations. Aloe plants C13wt.