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Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is a herb used widely in the world as skin care ingredient and even adds to food and drinks. It is suitable for all skin types, aloe Vera gel can be used even by people with sensitive skin. Its gel is great for moisturizing. It is very popular among women and it is great for face. Applying aloe Vera gel on skin prior to application of make-up can prevent the skin from drying. For men, Aloe Vera gel can be used as an aftershave. Its healing properties can treat small cuts caused by shaving. Aloe Vera gel is great for treating acne. Aloe Vera gel has antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce skin inflammation. It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring. Aloe is moisturizing but doesn`t give skin a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily complexion. This gel helps fight common problems of skin aging. The vitamin C and E present in aloe gel can improve our skin`s natural firmness and keep our skin hydrated. Aloe Vera can lessen the visibility of stretch marks. These marks appear due to minor tears in the layers of the skin caused by sudden and excessive stretching. Aloe Vera gel can help hide these stretch marks by healing these wounds. Aloe Vera can be used to treat sunburn. Aloe Vera gel can reduce the pain and swelling you experience during sunburn. It acts as a protective layer on the skin and helps replenish its moisture. When the skin is hydrated, then it will recover faster from the sunburn. 28