Among all the healing plants, aloe vera holds a special place. This tough, easy to grow plant does well in many climates and it can even be grown successfully indoors – so it’s no wonder why so many people have a great connection to the many healing properties of aloe vera. From sunburns and bug bites to dry skin and eczema, aloe vera offers all-natural relief that can be used easily and safely at home in a number of ways. To show you why aloe is such a popular plant among people who have children with eczema, we’re going to take a look at this amazing healing plant today!

Aloe Vera

While it has spikes along the edges of its leaves, aloe isn’t a cactus. It’s actually a succulent, and most of its body weight is made up of water. Inside the long, tapered leaves you’ll find a gel-like substance that smells ‘green’ and oozes the moment the leaf is cut or broken. It’s this amazing gel that carries the best of what aloe vera has to offer the skin.

The Benefits Of Aloe For Eczema

As mentioned above, aloe vera gel fresh from the plant can be used to treat a number of skin conditions from sunburns to scrapes – but it has a real affinity for helping eczema!

Aloe vera is a powerful moisturizer than penetrates deeply into the skin delivering hydration and all kinds of nourishment. It’s light, doesn’t contain harsh chemicals, and the skin soaks it up quickly.

As a naturally powerful anti-inflammatory, it can help relieve the swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with eczema flare ups. A light topical application can provide deep relief in a matter of minutes!

Aloe vera is packed with a variety of minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and other nutrients that help the skin heal itself, protect itself, and defend itself against future flare ups.

For all of these reasons, and many more, aloe vera makes a great addition to anyone’s eczema treatment plan.

Since it’s an all-natural, plant-based gel, you can use it as often as needed as long as you don’t have any specific sensitivities to aloe vera itself which is extremely rare. It works great as a moisturizer, topical cream, and bath addition for kids, and you can even find it already extracted in gel and liquid forms or as a main ingredient in many natural skin care products like our popular Aloe Vera Spray.