Aloe vera lies at the crossroads of spiritual and scientific significance and we love having organic aloe vera as a key ingredient in TeplusTe hinoki skincare products (Hinoki Hand Wash, Hinoki Body Wash, Hinoki Moisturizer, and Hinoki Body Mist).
Aloe vera has a long history across cultures — even as a daily dose of “immortality.”
Aloe vera is a succulent that naturally originates in desert areas in Africa and India, where people have used it for centuries.
Ancient Egypt
- Aloe vera was termed the “plant of immortality” by Ancient Egyptians as far as 6,000 years ago and was used by Cleopatra and Nofretete as part of their daily skincare routines.
- Ancient Egyptians even used aloe in embalming.
Ancient Greece
- Alexander the Great is said to have kept transportable carts of aloe plants with his army.
- A tale says Aristotle urged Alexander to capture Socotra for its aloe groves.
India
- Aloe vera was listed as one of 16 holy plants in 16th Century India and worshiped with godlike status.
- In Ayurveda, Aloe is considered one of the few plants of balance between the natures of Pitta (Fire), Kapha (Earth), and Vata (air) energies.
Japan
- Japanese samurais considered aloe as the royal plant.
Maya
- Mayan people called aloe juice the “fountain of youth.”
From Cleopatra’s morning routine to Alexander the Great’s campaigns and the world of the samurai, aloe vera carries a long story into Hinoki skincare today, connecting us to the people who valued it.
Organic aloe vera is found in the following Te Plus Te Hinoki skincare products: Hinoki Hand Wash, Hinoki Body Wash, Hinoki Moisturizer, Hinoki Body Mist
Te PlusTe Hinoki skincare products are paraben, phthalate, and cruelty free.
