Even though Aloe looks like a cactus, it belongs to the family of the lilies. The name comes from Arabic and means ‘bitter’. Out of the more than 300 species, the Aloe Barbadensis is particularly good for humans. The pulp of the leaves is rich in vitamins, mineral salts, amino acids, enzymes and digestive ferments. Aloe Vera works well as a moisturizer which softens the skin and at the same time promotes the healing process of small wounds.
