Eli5 How is aloe vera gel different than putting water on skin

Question

Pretty much title. How is aloe vera gel supposed to be moisturizing when it’s basically water? Isn’t it the same as putting water on your skin?

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Answer 1

Aloe Vera isn’t “basically water”. It’s a gel from an aloe vera plant. Aloe contains active compounds that may reduce pain and inflammation and stimulate skin growth and repair.