Aloe vera, scientifically known as Aloe barbadensis, is a succulent plant popular worldwide for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Frequently found in skin and hair care products such as ...

If a plant could be called “iconic,” aloe vera would warrant the description. With its spiky, tentacle-like leaves and gooey insides, everyone wants an aloe vera plant on their window. But she’s not ...