Beauty Products

Aruba Aloe

Aruba is the land of aloe, and in the 1960s, Aruba Aloe became one of the first companies in the world to process the healing gel of the aloe vera plant into cosmetics. Today, the brand’s sun and skin care products are world-renowned and a must-have addition to your beach bag. The products also make excellent souvenirs to take home for family and friends. In addition to its original line, Aruba Aloe offers the Desert Bloom line, infused with organic essential oils, and the Island Remedy line, made with 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 has several locations throughout the island, including its flagship store located in the Aruba Aloe Museum & Factory. Many of its products can also be found in major supermarkets and resort gift and convenience stores. For more information, visit www.arubaaloe.com.

Arubalife Organics

Local Julienne Paskel created Arubalife Organics to offer a more natural and safer alternative to conventional makeup available on the market. All products are handcrafted in Aruba, always in small batches to ensure freshness, and are made with only the finest natural and certified organic ingredients. Arubalife is also proud to offer reef-friendly organic sunscreen. Website: www.arubalife.com.

Ha’Bon

Aruban native Naline Heilbron studied the cold-process soapmaking process, using ingredients she found in her garden. At first, she shared her craft with friends and family, but as demand for her moisturizing, fresh-scented soaps grew, Naline embarked on a new venture, Ha’Bon, in July 2015. The brand name is a playful play on words in Papiamento: while “habon” means “soap,” the brand name also highlights the word “bon,” which means “good.” Naline expanded Ha’Bon’s positive reach by enlisting the services of two local foundations for people with disabilities, Trampoline and Funari, to help with the soap packaging. In addition to her all-natural soaps, Naline offers bath salts, bar lotions, and shower gels inspired by the fruits, herbs, and flowers grown in Aruba. Customers also love Ha’Bon’s collection of candles and candlesticks, made from the wood of the kwihi tree, native to the island. You can find Naline’s handcrafted products in many locations across the island. Visit the website to see all locations.: www.habonaruba.com.