Aloe Vera really is a miracle plant when it comes to treating burns. Aloe Vera is also a great treatment for nearly any type of burn, including sunburns, burns from hot surfaces and liquids, steam burns and even to some extent radiation burns. Aloe Vera helps new skin cells form and hastens healing. Aloe Vera’s cooling effect offers instant relief from burns and will typically prevent, or greatly reduce, blistering when applied immediately after receiving a burn.