Today, Sea Buckthorn continues that journey in Kuumba Made facial products, where its nutrient-rich botanical oil is valued for helping nourish and replenish the skin.
Native to the tropical forests of Mesoamerica, vanilla captivated European explorers in the 1500s before finding an unexpected place in American history.
While serving as Minister to France in the 1780s, Thomas Jefferson developed a fondness for vanilla-infused French confections and ice cream. When he returned to the United States, he brought vanilla beans with him and recorded what is believed to be the first American recipe for vanilla ice cream—a recipe preserved today by the Library of Congress.
By 1847, Boston chemist Joseph Burnett had refined the process of extracting vanilla, helping bring pure vanilla extract into American kitchens. Its familiar sweetness soon became an enduring part of American food culture, while its active antioxidants and soothing aroma have made vanilla a cherished botanical for both mind and skin.
Today, vanilla continues its journey in Kuumba Made products, where its warm, familiar aroma brings a comforting sweetness to the botanical blends we create.
