Aloe vera is considered a succulent plant that retains water in most of its body. The inside of the aloe vera plant is used most often as a gel-like substance that is found in many different parts of the plant. Endless amounts of clinical research has been conducted in order to prove that aloe vera contains properties for healing minor wounds at a much higher rate than wounds that are not treated with aloe vera. Research has also unveiled that it also contains antibacterial properties and can be used to clean and nurture the skin from harmful contaminants.