What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Do with Handmade Skincare in New York?
At first glance, not much.
One is the world's largest tropical rainforest. The other is a small family-run skincare company nestled in New York's Hudson Valley.
But every day, these two places come together in our workshop.
One star ingredient in our Daily Body Therapy Creams is cupuaçu butter (pronounced coo-poo-ah-soo), a rich plant butter harvested from the Amazon rainforest. Prized for generations for its incredible moisturizing properties, it's one of nature's most effective ways to help skin stay soft, smooth, and hydrated.
We know the best skincare starts with the best ingredients, no matter where they grow. That's why we thoughtfully source cupuaçu butter from the Amazon and blend it by hand in New York alongside New York State beeswax, shea butter, cocoa butter, and other hardworking ingredients.
It's a story that stretches thousands of miles, from one of the world's most remarkable ecosystems to a small workshop where every batch is still made by hand.
Why Cupuaçu?
Closely related to cacao, cupuaçu has been used by Indigenous communities in the Amazon for centuries. While the fruit is enjoyed as food, the seeds are pressed into a luxuriously rich butter that's celebrated for helping skin retain moisture.
When responsibly sourced, cupuaçu also supports a simple but powerful idea: forests are more valuable standing than cleared. Harvesting the fruit allows local communities to benefit from the rainforest while preserving the trees for future generations.
That's a philosophy we can get behind.
Why We Love Cupuacu Butter
Cupuacu butter helps:
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Moisturize and soften dry skin
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Support the skin's moisture barrier
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Leave skin feeling smooth and supple
It's a beautiful example of how plants have been caring for skin for generations, and how we can bring those traditional ingredients into our everyday routines.
From the Amazon to the Hudson Valley
Once the cupuaçu butter reaches our workshop, we blend it into our Daily Body Therapy Cream with ingredients chosen for one purpose: helping dry skin feel comfortable again.
Cupuaçu butter provides deep hydration. New York State beeswax helps seal in that moisture. Shea butter and cocoa butter add rich nourishment. Together, they create a cream that works beautifully for your skin.
The Amazon may be thousands of miles away, but a little piece of it lives in every jar we make.
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