Aloe vera is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, which means it has the potential to reduce acne-causing bacteria and alleviate redness. There have been no formal studies about how aloe affects ...
"Aloe is useful in acne prone skin for its soothing benefits," Zeichner says. "Aloe vera also contains salicylic acid," Engelman says, which helps clear out pores and is often used to treat acne.