What Is Aloe Gel Good For?

The aloe vera plant, also known as aloe barbadense, medicine plant and burn plant, has leaves that are green with gray spots. To extract aloe gel from the leaves, break a leaf from the plant and simply squeeze out the gel.

Sunburn

• Aloe gel can be applied to minor sunburns to cool the burn and soothe the pain.

Moisturization

• Aloe vera gel is a natural moisturizer by itself or as an added component to lotion.

Mouth Sores

• There is some proof that aloe vera can be used to treat mouth sores.

Seborrhea (Dandruff)

• Aloe gel extract in lotion can reduce dandruff.

Genital Herpes

• Aloe gel can be applied to genital herpes sores. Aloe extract in a water-based cream is an even more effective treatment.