OUR BELIEF TO USE indigenous earth based properties.

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The Mayan believe maize was the earth clay to nurture and protect skin. Maize is a source of ferulic acid that's converted to  ethyl ferulate, which has demonstrated activity to protect phospholipid  membranes from UV-induced peroxidation,"(That essentially  means it protects against free radical damage on your skin.)  "It's effective to protect your skin from redness  induced by UVB light, and also helps prevent the formation of dark spots on the skin."  Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD adds that maize also is is rich in  carotenoid antioxidants (hence its bright color), and "helps put out  inflammation in the skin caused by free radical damage from the  environment."

Amaranth grains were once considered a staple food in the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations.  Amaranth, which you probably know as a grain or candy, can really  moisturize your skin when used topically. "Amaranth is rich in squalene,  the main component of the superficial lipids of the skin," says Ruano.  "It's an emollient and moisturizing, absorbs quickly and deeply, and  restores your skin's softness and flexibility without leaving a greasy  residue." It's also rich in vitamin A, according to Dr. Zichner. "High  levels of the amino acid lycine [in amaranth] helps provide the skin  with the necessary building blocks for optimal functioning," he says. 

The Maya and the Aztecs believed that cacao was discovered by the gods  in a mountain and was to be given to the people following their creation. The Maya held a yearly festival to honor the cacao god Ek  Chuah, which included several offerings and rituals to him. Although  sustaining the high possibility that is was not a native Mesoamerican  crop, the cacao tree was one of the ancient Maya and Aztec’s most  prized. Then there's the star of the famous mole sauce: cocoa.  "The flavonoids of the cocoa extract improve the adverse reactions of  the skin after exposure to UV rays,  including sun damage and redness," . "It acts by increasing  the activity of the antioxidant enzymes of the cells. It also protects  the skin from the inside out by neutralizing oxidative stress, a major  factor in premature aging of the skin.

Found in Central and South American and Philipines and also known for its powerful healing properties. Medical experts believe  that the fleshy part of the fruit can be used as a cataplasm on the  wound. It will heal the wound in no time, and also prevent you from  bacterial infection. An extraction of  leaves work good for  treating inflammation and swollen feet. It  is rich in in Vitamin C.  and anti-inflammatory properties that may relieve pain. The study’s  researchers supported its use as a folk remedy for pain and inflammatory  conditions.  The gayobano leaves contains various properties which are effective in dealing with skin problems like Eczema