Author: Sarai Alani
Category: Ingredient Knowledge
When I say our products are rooted in nature, I mean it literally. My childhood memories are full of island scents—aloe snapping fresh from the stalk, coconut oil warming in the sun, rosemary steeping like tea in a pot left on the stove.
In the Caribbean, we don’t call it “natural” beauty. It’s just beauty. It’s tradition. It’s what our grandmothers used before store shelves were even an option.
Let me take you through a few of our favorite island-grown powerhouses—the very ingredients that inspired Alasandra & Co.:
- Aloe Vera: The healer of all things. Grows wild, works miracles. Soothes dry scalp, calms irritated skin, and boosts hydration.
- Castor Oil: Known as “black gold” in many island homes. Strengthens roots, promotes growth, and seals in moisture like no other.
- Coconut Oil: Light, silky, and loaded with fatty acids. Softens skin, melts tangles, and gives you that tropical glow.
- Rosemary: Stimulates circulation, sharpens the mind, and helps awaken sleepy hair follicles.
- Sorrel (Hibiscus): Packed with antioxidants and natural AHAs. Adds shine, improves elasticity, and brightens the skin naturally.
These aren’t just ingredients—they’re inheritance. Passed down in whispers and kitchen bowls. In old bottles tucked under beds. In the rituals we keep and the ones we’re reclaiming.
That’s what Alasandra & Co. is all about. Honoring those roots. Bottling those secrets. Sharing that softness with the world.
Softly yours,
Sarai Alani 💛