Is a plant native to America, of very ancient use. In Mexico it is mainly used in traditional medicine as part of the "Limpias" ritual, either for the evil eye, fear or ‘mal aire’.

The essential oil has antibacterial activity and very good for treating acneic skin, as well as highly healing.

Amaranth is one of the oldest crops in the Americas and probably in humanity. This seed, known as "Huauhtli" by the Aztecs, was also consumed by cultures such as the Inca or Mayan. The native peoples of Mexico, considered it sacred, in addition to the fact that as food it provided vigor, so it was consumed by warriors to increase their strength. It is a great food considered as a superfood for its high amount of amino acids, vitamins, folic acid, calcium, iron and phosphorus.

Amaranth contains lipids very compatible with the natural lipids of the skin and helps its regeneration, strengthening its natural mantle. It also contains an important amount of amino acids and minerals, such as magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron and selenium. Besides being rich in phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol, which optimize the formation of structural proteins such as collagen, it assist in obtaining a much younger and firmer skin.

The Cempasúchil flower is native to Mexico, its name comes from the Nahuatl "Cempohualxochitl" which means "twenty flowers" or "several flowers". The ancient Mexicans compared the yellow color of the cempasúchil flower with the sun, so they used it in the offerings dedicated in honor of their dead. Tradition has it that the cempasúchil flowers indicate the main path in order to guide the souls to the altars. It is a flower considered by the Mexica as a symbol of life and death.

In traditional herbalism, marigold is used to alleviate digestive and respiratory problems, and as an ally in skin care because it is a flower with powerful antioxidant compounds (such as carotenoids and polyphenols), anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, which helps the skin to recover its shine, elasticity and softness. It is ideal for sensitive skin due to its regenerating and soothing effects, which is why you can find it in our mask for tanned skin and Aprés Soleil Gel.

Is a tree endemic to the area of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

It was widely used by the Mayas as a medicinal ingredient to heal, relieve pimples and wounds.

For thousands of years it has been used for its healing power of great efficacy in skin conditions and burns.

It is a tree whose bark has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which are key to fulfill the healing, healing and regenerative function for the skin.

The translation of Theobroma Cacao, the Latin name is literally translated as the food of the gods. That is what was for the ancient Mexicans.

Sacred food, currency and connection to the spiritual. Part of all festivities as an offering to the gods, it was reserved exclusively for kings and priests because of its great power associated with divination, and that only some "special ones" could have a connection with the spirit that inhabited it and endowed them with extraordinary strength and vigor.

The medicinal and cosmetic uses of cocoa were also inexhaustible. The oil extracted from the seed was used as a flavoring agent, and the cocoa butter obtained from the fat of the seeds was used to prepare ointments and salves to treat ailments as diverse as dry skin, burns, chapped lips, the breasts of laboring women and hemorrhoids.

In skin issues, Cocoa is an important source of phytocomponents that have therapeutic value for the skin, including proteins, vitamin B, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and copper. It has great antioxidant properties due to its polyphenols as well as a high content of theobromine which is a component capable of draining oil, making it a great ally for acneic or congested skin.

Cocoa is really a divine compound with which Quetzalcoatl rewarded men and from Mexico conquered the world.

Vanilla has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to soothe and calm irritated skin.

Vanilla Bean Extract contains Vanillin, a polyphenol with powerful anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants help to protect against free radical damage and the effects of environmental stresses on the skin.

Vanilla also contains B vitamins, including niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid. All of which help to maintain healthy looking skin.

Known in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec as "Guie Chachi", one of the most appreciated flowers, they are used in religious acts, as an offering to the saints or to the deceased in the cemeteries.

The famous "Tehuanas" (women from the isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca) usually decorate their hair with this flower during the famous "candles" or religious celebrations, which besides being very beautiful to the eye has a special smell, with floral, exotic and tropical notes. For this reason this Mexican plant is known worldwide as Frangipani, very coveted in high perfumery.

In the skin, Guiechachi is characterized by its emollient and highly moisturizing properties.

For the Maya communities, the ceiba or ya'ax'che is a sacred tree that they consider "the tree of life". It is thought that it supports the sky with its branches, weaves the underworld with its roots, and that the trunk maintains the earthly plane, which allows us to communicate with other levels.

Traditionally the bark, leaves and stems are used to heal wounds and treat acne, in addition to being used to alleviate symptoms of rheumatism, intestinal diseases, inflammation, toothache, burns and rashes. But above all, it is a sacred tree.