Today, aloe is an ingredient in hundreds of cosmetic products. This is because it is touted as an aid in cell rejuvenation. When applied to a wound, aloe can help relieve pain and it also dilates capillaries to increase blood supply to the injury. This promotes healing and why it is expected to rejuvenate aging skin. To use fresh aloe, a leaf is broken from the plant and the gel it exudes is applied to sunburn, thermal burns or inflammation.
Prepared aloe is sold as a juice.
In liquid form it is used as a digestive aid, but if taken in larger quantities it will act as a laxative. Aloe is simple to grow and when it is in bloom it can attract hummingbirds. If you live near the coast you can easily grow aloe as they are drought and salt tolerant. To containerize them, use a potting soil that drains well and has a high sand content. Because aloe's demands for care are few, it generally is quite happy on a sunny kitchen window sill.