Hydrates the Skin
As it is 99 percent water, aloe-vera gel helps increase skin hydration, smoothing and softening skin, and without leaving a greasy feeling. Schlessinger says aloe-vera gel helps to lock moisture in the skin while acting as an adhesive that acts to binds the top layer of skin cells together.
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