It all started on a sunny afternoon while we were enjoying a Raspado de Mango, a sweet, tangy treat of shaved ice with mango, lime, and a hint of chile. At that moment, we reflected on how the flavors and fragrances that are so prevalent in our lives have become global trends in the beauty industry, disconnected from the people and land that first cultivated them in Mesoamerica. Ingredients like vainilla, maìz, and calabaza are sold in products across the globe but are only known as vanilla, corn, and pumpkin, with little or no mention of their origin. We wanted to change that. 

We want everyone to reap the benefits of the lush botanical ingredients born in Mesoamerica and to collectively celebrate the history of the cultures who introduced these rich ingredients to the world.