In searching for how to lead a holy and holistic lifestyle, I turn to the Bible. This way, we can all me more like our lord and savior Jesus Christ.

The focus of my article today is on the skin care in by the Bible. There are tales of in the Bible of a healing Aloe Vera plant. When Jesus was removed from the cross on the mountain of Golgotha, his body was wrapped in Aloe Vera leaves and myrrh, as noted in John 19:39. Some versions of the great book denote that his body was wrapped in aloes completely upon removal from the cross, because the Jews learned about the healing power and cosmetic qualities of Aloe Vera which they were help capitive by the Egyptians.

The first mention of Aloe Vera in the Bible is In the Psalms (45-8) where it is written that the “garments of the King are perfumed with mhyrr and aloe”. Aloe Vera in the Bible is reffered to as the “bitter herb” because of its smell, and there are over a dozen passages in the Bible that note that Jesus’s body was anointed with bitter aloes before being placed into the tomb. Here is an excerpt from that great passage:

"Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jews. With Pilate's permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds.Taking Jesus' body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs." John 19:38-40

Since then, Aloe Vera especially combined with Myrrh have held special relevance in the Christian world. While the Old Testament describes ancient burial practices, it is really about how are lives are changed and shaped by Jesus.

My family and I choose to lead a life like that of Jesus Christ. Instead of consuming harmful chemicals and pills to change our mood or appearance, we try to mirror that of the Bible and Jesus Christ. My first recommendation would be to visiting madefromearth.com/ for a holistic and healthy skin care products. Please do not use any chemicals in your food or skin care routines.