Summer is finally here! When I lived in Chicago I would spend as much time as possible outside. Any given summer day you could find me sipping drinks on a patio, perusing the farmers? market, or playing with the dog in the grass. I absolutely lived for those few precious months of warm weather (I think Rex did, too) and to be honest, I didn?t pay as much attention to sun protection as I probably should have. Aloe vera to the rescue! Not only can this magical plant soothe sunburnt skin, it has loads of other health benefits I didn?t even know about until I tried Aloe Vera Juice from BareOrganics.Most people know aloe vera as an after-sun skin soother. Maybe you even have an aloe vera plant growing in your yard or on your windowsill. Aloe vera grows wild all over southern California and it?s surprising how huge they can get. Aloe vera juice is made by crushing the gooey flesh of the aloe vera plant leaf. It?s then purified and filtered into a thick liquid that blends beautifully into smoothies and juices. In the spirit of refreshing summer beverages, we combined BareOrganics Aloe Vera Juice with freshly squeezed lemons and mint to make a slushie that?s a whole lot tastier and healthier than what you?d find at a convenience store.Aloe vera juice is hydrating and chock full of phytonutrients, which support a healthy liver. It also boosts the immune system and supports healthy digestion. While I?m way more diligent about wearing SPF now that I live in sunny California, I?m glad ...