Aloe - The Lifeblood of aruba

It was not until I traveled to Aruba that I discovered the best aloe in the world. A visit to the Aruba Aloe Factory quickly provided me with insights into the long history that this plant and island share. The company was founded in 1890 and since then, Aloe has continued to be a primary export for Aruba. In fact, they export it to hospitals in Europe to be used as a medicinal balm for severe burn victims.

I am notorious for getting burned by the sun - and of course I did it again on this trip. You'd think I would have learned by now. Nope. The usual fever, bubbling, stinging and pain ensued but this time was different. I used their "After Sun" product to sooth my burn and miraculously I did NOT peel for the first time...ever! Needless to say, I bought a year's supply to take home with me...but I have since discovered that they deliver all over the world!