Our founder made the switch from synthetic fragrances to essential oils while making DIY self-care products at home, and couldn’t go back. What began in her kitchen is now Pao Apothecary: a collection of clean, natural wellness products powered by nature and Haitian botanicals.
Built by an epidemiologist, we operate on the belief that BIPOC women deserve radical care. Knowledge is power, and you deserve to know exactly what goes on and in your body. No harsh chemicals. Just high-quality, natural ingredients that actually work.
Everything we develop follows a function-first perspective—because “smells nice” matters only when it supports “works well.”
We believe self-care is both personal and political. It’s about reclaiming your well-being in a world that often demands you put yourself last.
We’re committed to creating products and content that serve often-overlooked communities. Our approach combines ancestral wisdom with modern epidemiological research.
We also run The Well-being Files, a wellness blog that translates research into practical guidance for your self-care journey. No pseudoscience. No wellness BS. Just honest breakdowns of what actually supports your well-being.
Every blog post is grounded in peer-reviewed research and written with the same rigor we bring to formulating our products.
We source directly from local farming communities in Haiti because Haitian vetiver, jasmine, and rose are genuinely among the most prized botanicals in the world. Working with the communities that grow them is the only sourcing practice that makes sense for who we are.
Every wellness post shared is grounded in studies carefully reviewed. Every product is handcrafted with intention and formulated for maximum therapeutic benefit.
We work with nature, not against it. From sourcing ingredients to packaging, every step is taken intentionally and with sustainability at the forefront of our decisions.
You deserve to know what goes on (and in) your body. We share our ingredients, our process, and the science behind it all.
