Did you know there are more than 360 species of aloe vera? It is naturalized in California, the Americas, throughout the Mediterranean, China, and India. Carvings celebrating aloe on Sumerian clay tablets date as early as 2200 BCE. Ancient Egyptians were big fans and incorporated aloe into embalming fluids and valued the plant for its beautifying properties in cosmetics. We agree. Aloe is one of those helpful floras when internally ingested and externally applied. Aloe leaf juice soothes stomach troubles and gets things moving on the inside. The juice has similar properties when used on the skin. A cooling, healing, and redness reducing maven, aloe is miraculous in beautifying preparations. The gel contains a myriad of vitamins (B’s 1-3, C, E, folic acid, choline, and B-carotene to be exact), and minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, sodium, and chromium).
All those vitamins make Aloe a superior anti-inflammatory, demulcent, emollient, anti-microbial, and vulnerary. Which are herbalists’ terms meaning aloe is hydrating, has an antiaging effect, catalyzes the healing of skin conditions like burns or eczema, and is toning and restorative to skin. Not simply a superhero with sunburns, similarly, prized for daily use. Which is why aloe is a key ingredient in several products: Face Wash, Glow Tonic, Toning Mist and our brand-new resurfacing jelly arriving in the next few weeks.
In a world that often moves too fast, the slow beauty movement offers a chance to pause. This summer, we’re embracing intentional rituals over rushed routines, turning everyday skincare into grounding moments of calm and connection. At Earth Tu Face, we believe that beauty should nourish - not just the skin, but the whole self.
In honor of World Environment Day, this post explores how everyday skincare rituals can reflect a deeper care for the planet. Through regenerative ingredients, thoughtful packaging, and seasonally aligned offerings like the Mini Lip Balm Duos and Mini Face + Body Bundle, Earth Tu Face invites readers to slow down and connect with nature. Rooted in herbal wisdom and holistic wellness, this piece is a gentle call to return to rhythm—choosing intention over excess, and care over consumption.
