Aloe, also written Aloë, is a genus containing about four hundred species of flowering succulent plants.  It is mainly found in northern Africa.  A vast research has been done on aloe and proved to be effective and significant in the treatment of various ailments, skin disorders, hairs, cosmetics and beauty.  Aloe has an acidic PH which helps to encourage the body to secrete proper amounts of hydrochloric acid to improve digestion and absorption. 

It has a softening and moisturizing element, making it great for skin care.  Mix Aloe juice and pearl powder, which is a wonderful way to make yourself a mask.  Normally, I do it once a week since I know the great benefits of Aloe.  In my mind, Aloe also is excellent at relieving the pain of sunburn, rub it on directly from the plant or buy an after-sun formula which contains an extract of the plant.