PUERTO RICAN · CARIBBEAN · BIPOC & LGBTQ+ AFFIRMING · NEW HAVEN, CT
Botanical care for every season of life.
From the same hands that tend the body.
Rooted in Caribbean plant knowledge and culturally grounded care. We offer birth support, end-of-life accompaniment, spiritual services, and small-batch botanical self-care. Built for and by BIPOC communities, and welcoming of all who have not always been held with care.
EXPLORE THE PRACTICE
Four offerings. One practice.
Spiritual Services
Limpia, baño, candle work, and protection. Virtual consultations to help you clear, protect, and restore your spirit.
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Botanical Self-Care
Small-batch skincare and haircare made from Caribbean plants. Crafted slowly and by hand for your daily care ritual.
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Birth Support
Doula support from pregnancy through postpartum. Culturally grounded, spiritually rooted, and centered on your family.
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End-of-Life Support
Companionship and care for individuals and families navigating death and grief. Non-medical, non-clinical, and always human.
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Our Botanical Collection Small-batch skincare and haircare made from Caribbean plants. Handcrafted in New Haven, CT.
Yúcahu draws from the earth to brighten, soften, and restore.
What it is A powder clay mask you mix with water at home. Apply it, let it sit, rinse it off. Your skin feels smoother and softer after.
What it does Cleans out your pores. Softens dry or dull skin. Gently resurfaces without harsh scrubbing.
Who it's for Normal, dry, or dull skin. Good if your skin feels rough, tired, or needs a reset.
How to use it Mix a small amount with water until it becomes a paste. Apply to clean skin. Leave on 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Do not let it dry completely on your skin.
How often 1 to 2 times a week.
Yúcahu is a mineral-rich mask built slowly from white kaolin and botanical powders. Nothing added for scent. Nothing softened for spectacle. It smells the way earth does when it has been touched.
Designed to refine texture, soften the skin, and restore balance without stripping moisture.
Colloidal oatmeal and marshmallow root move like silk against the skin. Arrowroot absorbs. Calendula steadies. Hibiscus softens. Papaya enzyme gently resurfaces while the fine botanical powders leave a light grit you can feel working. It is meant to be there. Moringa replenishes.
This is not a perfumed treatment. It is soil, milled fine. It is restraint. It is skin meeting earth again.
As you rinse, the mask exfoliates a second time. Enzymatic while it rests. Physical as it releases.
Key Materials
Kaolin a gentle white clay that helps refine pores and softly clarify the skin without stripping moisture.
Colloidal Oatmeal known for its calming and skin-softening properties that support a comfortable, balanced feel.
Marshmallow Root rich in soothing mucilage that helps leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated.
Calendula traditionally used to support calm, steady skin.
Hibiscus naturally rich in fruit acids that help brighten and soften the appearance of dull skin.
Papaya Enzyme gently resurfaces to reveal smoother, more luminous skin.
Moringa a nutrient-dense botanical that supports skin vitality.
COABEY draws from the earth to clarify, balance, and restore.
What it is A powder clay mask you mix with water at home. Apply it, let it sit, rinse it off. Your skin feels cleaner and more balanced after.
What it does Draws out oil and buildup from your pores. Helps clear blemish-prone or congested skin. Refines without drying you out or causing irritation.
Who it's for Oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin. Good if your skin feels congested, uneven, or gets frequent breakouts.
How to use it Mix a small amount with water until it becomes a paste. Apply to clean skin. Leave on 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse gently with warm water. Do not let it dry completely on your skin.
How often 1 to 2 times a week.
Dead Sea clay and white kaolin work in tandem to absorb excess oil and draw out impurities without stripping the skin of its natural integrity. Colloidal oatmeal and arrowroot soften and refine texture. Plantain leaf supports calm, resilient skin. Neem purifies. Hibiscus softens. Papaya enzyme gently resurfaces while a fine grit remains, something you can feel working. Activated charcoal leaves behind a clean, grounded finish for skin that needs clarity without aggression.
As you rinse, it exfoliates a second time.
Enzymatic while it rests.
Physical as it releases.
This is not a harsh purge. It is a reset.
Soil and plant, working quietly together.
Key Materials
Dead Sea Clay: mineral-rich marine clay that helps absorb excess oil and draw impurities from the skin.
Kaolin Clay: a gentle white clay that refines pores and supports balanced, comfortable cleansing.
Plantain Leaf: traditionally used to soothe and support calm, resilient skin.
Neem: a botanical known for clarifying and purifying blemish-prone skin.
Papaya Enzyme: a natural enzyme that helps soften and resurface dull skin.
Activated Charcoal: helps draw out impurities and excess oil for a clean, grounded finish.
Guabánex is the Taíno spirit of wind, storms, and the forces that move through and clear the earth.
What it is A powder clay mask you mix with water at home. Apply it, let it sit, rinse it off. Your skin feels fresh, balanced, and renewed after.
What it does Gently clarifies and removes what your skin doesn't need. Brightens dull skin. Keeps your skin balanced without stripping or tightening it.
Who it's for Normal, combination, or dull skin. Good if your skin looks tired, uneven, or just needs a reset without anything harsh.
How to use it Mix a small amount with water or a botanical mist until it becomes a paste. Apply to clean skin. Leave on 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse gently with warm water. Do not let it dry completely on your skin.
How often 1 to 2 times a week.
GUABANEX is a mineral-rich mask built on white kaolin and Caribbean botanicals, shaped for skin that needs renewal without force. It clarifies quietly, drawing what is excess while keeping the skin’s balance intact.
Colloidal oatmeal and marshmallow root cushion and steady. Aloe cools. Spirulina brings depth and trace minerals. Acerola cherry offers a concentrated source of vitamin C. Hibiscus softens. Moringa replenishes. Baobab nourishes deeply. Calendula steadies and soothes.
This is purification without aggression. Clarity without tightness.
Like wind moving across water.
Key Materials
Kaolin: A gentle clay that helps clarify and refine the skin while maintaining balance.
Colloidal Oatmeal: Known for its calming, barrier-supporting properties that help keep skin comfortable.
Spirulina: A mineral-rich algae that supports skin vitality and renewal.
Acerola Cherry: Naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help support a more even, refreshed appearance.
Moringa: A nutrient-dense botanical that supports resilient, healthy-looking skin.
Baobab: Rich in vitamins and fatty acids that help nourish and soften the skin.
Crece means to grow. Care that begins before the strand.
What it is A powder hair mask you mix with warm water at home. Apply it to your hair and scalp, let it sit, rinse it out. Your hair feels softer, more moisturized, and easier to detangle after.
What it does Deeply conditions dry or textured hair. Reduces breakage during detangling. Supports a healthy scalp. No silicones or shortcuts.
Who it's for Natural, textured, dry, or high-porosity hair. Good if your hair feels brittle, hard to detangle, or thirsty no matter what you put on it.
How to use it Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons with warm water until it forms a smooth gel paste. Apply to your hair and scalp. Leave on 10 to 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
How often 1 to 2 times a week or whenever your hair needs extra moisture.
CRECE is a slip-rich botanical hair mask built for natural and textured hair that needs deep nourishment and softness. No silicones. No shortcuts. Just plant powders long used to condition, strengthen, and restore.
Marshmallow root and slippery elm create a dense, cushiony slip that eases detangling and softens each strand from root to tip. Amla delivers concentrated plant nourishment to support strength and resilience. Bhringraj, revered in Ayurvedic tradition, supports a balanced scalp environment. Fenugreek conditions and smooths. Arrowroot refines the finish.
Mix. Apply. Rest. Rinse. Repeat.
Key Materials
Marshmallow Root: natural mucilage for slip; eases detangling and protects fragile strands.
Slippery Elm: coats and softens fibers to reduce breakage.
Amla: concentrated plant nourishment for strength and resilience.
Bhringraj: supports a balanced scalp, used in Ayurvedic care.
Fenugreek: conditions, smooths cuticle, helps retain moisture.
Triphala: supports scalp balance and long-term hair health.
Limpia means to clean. A way of cleansing that leaves the hair and scalp intact.
What it is A powder hair cleanser you mix with warm water at home. Apply it to your scalp, massage gently, rinse it out. Your hair and scalp feel clean without feeling stripped or dry after.
What it does Cleanses your scalp gently without harsh detergents. Maintains your scalp's natural balance. Leaves hair soft, clean, and manageable — not squeaky or depleted.
Who it's for Natural, textured, dry, or sensitive scalp. Good if regular shampoo leaves your hair feeling stripped, brittle, or your scalp feeling irritated.
How to use it Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons with warm water until it forms a paste. Apply to your scalp and massage gently for 60 to 90 seconds. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
How often 1 to 2 times a week.
LIMPIA is a powder hair cleanser rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, built for natural and textured hair that deserves more than a detergent. Soapnut and shikakai have been used for centuries to cleanse gently while maintaining the scalp’s natural balance. Sodium cocoyl isethionate creates a soft, conditioning lather that rinses clean without leaving hair feeling depleted.
Marshmallow root and slippery elm soften and protect each strand through the cleanse. Amla supports strength. Bhringraj supports a balanced scalp environment. Brahmi nourishes. Neem purifies. Triphala restores. Moringa replenishes. Fenugreek conditions. Arrowroot refines the finish.
This is not a harsh wash. It is a ritual reset.
Key Materials
Soapnut: A traditional botanical cleanser rich in natural saponins that gently lift impurities without stripping the scalp.
Shikakai: An Ayurvedic cleansing fruit traditionally used to cleanse while maintaining softness.
Marshmallow Root: Rich in plant mucilage that helps soften hair and provide natural slip.
Slippery Elm: Coats the hair shaft and helps protect strands during cleansing.
Amla: A vitamin-rich fruit traditionally used to support hair strength and scalp health.
Bhringraj: Revered in Ayurvedic hair care for supporting scalp vitality.
Neem: Known for its purifying properties that help maintain scalp balance.
Fenugreek: Conditions the hair and supports softness and manageability.
Arrowroot: Helps refine the powder texture and improve rinseability.
HOW WE WORK
Three things we never compromise.
01
We Show Up Present
We pay attention to what you need.
We don't rush you. We don't push you. We follow your lead.
02
We Take Our Time
Everything here is made or done slowly and by hand.
We don't cut corners on your care or your products.
03
We Only Offer What Belongs
We don't add services or ingredients for show.
Everything we offer has a purpose.
If it doesn't serve you, it's not here.
