Mango, a tropical fruit abundant in the Caribbean, has long been celebrated for its delicious flavor and health benefits. But did you know that it also has traditional uses in skincare? In the Caribbean, mango has been used…
Beauty is not just skin deep; it’s a reflection of our culture, heritage, and traditions. It’s a way of connecting with our roots and embracing the beauty that surrounds us. The Taino Amerindians of the Caribbean are one…
Traditional Caribbean remedies for skincare are heavily focused on the use of natural ingredients found locally in the region. Aloe vera, coconut oil, lemongrass, cornmeal, and turmeric are just a few of the many plants, fruits, and herbs…
I needed something to stop my baby girl’s itchy skin and her cries. It took a minute for me to forgive out what the issue was, her sensitive skin, but once I DID find out that it was…
Happy New Year family!! I am starting a first in a series of blogs called “In the Kitchen…” where I will talk about fruits, plants and other household items that you can use to make your skincare routine…
This will be a quick post. But I was reminded by a customer today that they did not realize that we are still in business. Thankfully, they were able to call and clear that up. So… We…
With each season brings a slightly different skin care routine. But one that is constant no matter the time of year is moisturization and hydration. For most of my itiba family, winter is here and with it the…
Sometimes, you get that little something in the pit of your stomach that tells you not to go there or to do that thing. For me, sometimes, I will just be procrastinating a little too long with something…
Greetings family! It has been some time since we’ve spoken and a lot has happened since then. We are still in the recovery phase since having to deal with two devastating category 5 hurricanes (Irma and Maria) back…
Fashion is nothing without beauty and this week in London, the first ever Caribbean pop up shop featuring the best Caribbean fashion designers and of course the best in Caribbean natural skin care will be at @choolipsstudio Friday,…