OUR INGREDIENTS
We believe in sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, ensuring that our products are made with the utmost respect for the environment and the communities from which we source our ingredients.
Many of our ingredients are grown in our very own organic garden, ensuring the utmost level of care. Because we are so connected to where our ingredients come from, we work to preserve their natural integrity - using as close to their whole, raw, and unadulterated forms as possible. Our products are made with 100% natural botanicals and minerals and are free of animal testing, genetically modified ingredients, artificial colorants and fragrances, palm oil, parabens and phthalates, sulfates and detergents, and mystery ingredients.
Roasted and fermented with all its cocoa butter still intact, we use every part of the Cacao. We use Cacao Nibs, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Butter and Chocolate Mass. We work with an organic farm in the Izabal area of Guatemala to source our cacao and then have it pressed as needed to use fresh in our products…
Sulfur (or Sulphur) is a natural mineral which is becoming more well known in skin care circles. It can be recognized by the slightly eggy aroma commonly smelt up active volcanoes. It is essential for skin and hair amongst other things and has a long history of being used as a remedy for skin conditions and various health issues…
Copal was traditionally used by the Maya in Guatemala for burning during sacred ceremonies and is believed to purify the air and spirit. It is also an astringent, and has a smoky, sweet aroma. We work with the women in the mayan village of Uaxactun in Guatemalan to harvest the Copal from their trees…
Mayan black salt is collected using centuries-old methods passed down through families in the highlands of Guatemala. This salt is still considered sacred by the modern Maya, and is used for a variety of purposes but it works particularly well as an emollient. We work with Don Max, who is one of the few people still extracting this salt…
