The benefits of aloe vera include: Healing burns. Aloe vera moisturizes, cools, and soothes the skin, helping treat burns such as sunburn and other mild heat blemishes on the skin. Improving digestive health. Aloe vera can help soothe and treat stomach problems, including irritable bowel syndrome. Promoting oral health. This includes reducing cases of plaque, gingivitis, and Candida. Clearing acne. Aloe vera can help clear acne from the skin without having adverse or irritating effects. Relieving anal fissures. This includes helping ease pain, wound healing, and reducing hemorrhage. Lowering blood sugar. Drinking up to 2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice can help reduce blood sugar levels in individuals with type II diabetes.