We've all been there: that uncomfortable, stinging feeling after a long day in the sun, when your skin is red and screaming for relief. For many of us, the first thing we reach for is a bottle of ...

Grow your own burn ointment by adding aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat superficial burns, cuts, sunburn and more. The gel inside the ...

Aloe vera is a succulent plant commonly used in gels, creams, ointments, and hand sanitizer, and while it’s been used for thousands of years, today it’s used to calm the symptoms of sunburn or treat ...

Always leave an aloe plant with 7-8 leaves remaining after cutting, and never cut new sprouts on the inside. Do not cut any leaves off if a plant has six or fewer leaves; it will take longer to grow ...

Aloe vera plants can thrive in outdoor gardens once they have the right growing conditions like warmth, protection for harsh ...

It’s a good idea to wear sunscreen when you’re out. But sometimes you forget to put it on, or the weather turns out to be sunnier than expected. A few hours later, your skin is red and painful. It ...

If you’ve ever searched for the secret to firm, luminous skin—and let’s be real, who hasn’t?—then you might have read about the benefits of aloe vera and collagen. Our bodies naturally make collagen, ...

Aloes are generally easy-care succulents, but the most common mistake people make with them is overwatering. How often to water an aloe vera plant is a little different than how often you might water ...