That spiky succulent sitting on your windowsill isn’t just pretty decor. The humble aloe vera plant packs a powerful punch when it comes to skin health. While your expensive creams collect dust ...

JERUSALEM — While you’ve been slathering Aloe vera gel on sunburns, researchers in Israel have been using the plant’s leftover parts for something completely different: growing cow fat cells in a lab.

Aloe vera can help with conditions like dry skin and eczema because it is a powerful moisturizer. It also has the ability to help with skin discolorations from scarring or hyperpigmentation.