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Does aloe vera really treat a sunburn?

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You have been out in the sun too long! Someone recommends aloe vera gel to soothe your sunburned skin. Does it really work? Learn more here from the SciShow!

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Need some more supporting evidence about aloe's medicinal qualities? Click here!You can grow your own aloe plant to have in your apartment or home. This article: It's incredibly easy to grow healing aloe vera at home-here's how, will teach you more about it.
There is quite a history behind aloe vera and its medicinal properties. Find out more by reading this!
Natural medicinal remedies can easily be grown in your garden. These include basil, mint, echinacea to name a few. Click here to find out more!

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