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Gotta Love Local!

Most of us would agree there is something very special about acquiring locally made products—they most likely tell an interesting story, they’re often handmade in small batches, and great care and even love goes into their production.

Those of us on Aruba really have a reason to love local products these days!  During shelter-in-place rules, we have come to rely on our local retailers and producers of many of our much-loved, homegrown products, especially those that are delivering to our doorsteps.  In the current Spring-Summer 2020 edition of Island Temptations, writer Debbie Kunder explores the growing list of locally made products, many of which are available for delivery to your home.  First up: Aruba’s original homegrown star—Aruba Aloe!

 

local products, Aruba Aloe

Aruba has had an intimate relationship with the Aloe plant since it was first introduced to the island in 1840. By 1920, two-thirds of the island was covered with Aloe fields, earning Aruba the nickname “The Island of Aloes.” It was in the late 1960s that Aruba Aloe became one of the first companies in the world to process the curative gel of the Aloe vera plant into cosmetics. Today, the brand’s sun, hair, and skin care products, containing 100% pure and fresh Aloe vera gel from Aruba, are world-renowned and make for a necessary addition to your beach bag or daily beauty routine. The products are also great souvenirs to take home to family and friends.

Local products, Aruba Aloe

In addition to its classic line, Aruba Aloe offers the Desert Bloom line, infused with essential organic oils, and the Island Remedy line, made with nourishing and healing herbal extracts. The company recently switched from producing chemical sunscreens to reef-safe mineral sunscreens, reflecting its commitment to preserving Aruba’s environment. Aruba Aloe also offers a sister brand, Harper & Ari, which includes highly popular sugar scrub cubes.

Those on the island can peruse Aruba Aloe’s various product lines and special promotions on the local website, www.arubaaloe.aw.  There is a minimum purchase of Afl 25 for delivery.

 

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