Aloe vera is well known as a soothing ingredient in lotions.
This easy-to-grow, sun-loving succulent
helps clear formaldehyde and benzene,
which can be a byproduct of chemical-based cleaners, paints and more.
Aloe is a smart choice for a sunny kitchen window.


Beyond its air-clearing abilities,
the gel inside an aloe plant can help heal cuts and burns.
The plants themselves are succulents that release a slippery liquid
from broken leaves, which is thought to relieve painful burns.