Aloe Vera is a centuries-old choice for nourishing the skin. Due to the gel's high water content, which spreads gently on the skin, aloe vera is an excellent choice for your skincare routine. Aloe contains 75 active ingredients, including vitamins A, C, E, B12, and...
Aloe Vera for Hair Care
Aloe has been used for hair care since ancient times. Having originated in the Arabian Peninsula, the epicenter of early trade routes, this medicinal plant quickly moved across the continent to Mediterranean ports and then to Asia. Legend has it that Cleopatra and...
Sustainable Bathrooms
When I began the journey to make sustainable changes in my bathroom there’s one thing that really surprised me… I saved money! Sustainability - living green - is often thought to be very expensive. It can be if you get swept up in all the beautiful packaging, but...
Growing and Harvesting Aloe Vera Gel
Growing and harvesting your own aloe vera is easy and affordable. I currently live in the Saudi desert and aloe is the one plant I don’t have to worry about through our long, hot summers… and when I say hot, I’m mean an average daily temperature of 120 F (48C) or...
Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer
Since Covid-19 became a world-wide reality, keeping our hands germ-free is a constant part of our day. Hand-washing and use of hand sanitizer drying out your hands? You can easily make your own aloe vera hand sanitizer with only three ingredients. Aloe Vera Gel ...
The History and Benefits of Aloe Vera
The history of aloe vera is fascinating, not only because it has been healing people for centuries, but also because it has been used for centuries across the globe.