Aside from being a staple in your mother's medicine cabinet for sunburned skin, aloe vera has been used by different civilizations for centuries for a range of skin care, health, and medicinal purposes. A cactus plant that naturally grows in arid climates, its has different active compounds, including vitamins, minerals, sugars, enzymes, salicylic acids, and amino acids that have been shown to provide a wide array of benefits for skin care and beyond