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WHO ARE WE?
Butter By Keba is a Harlem-born premium line of moisturizers and synergistic fragrances, infused with certified aromatherapy and perfumery, designed to promote soft skin & elasticity while uplifting and soothing your mood. Aromatherapy body care shipped to your door.
[Synergistic] is the interaction or cooperation of two or more substances, to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
We are committed to creating beautiful fragrances with earth-centered plant-based ingredients.   Â
Our mission is to foster connection and inclusivity within underserved and underrepresented communities through a thoughtful, intuitive application of artisanal formulation, powered by purpose.
A portion of your purchase goes towards our youth aromatherapy and perfumery workshop series with local Harlem anti-violence and financial literacy initiative Hands That Make A Difference. (See recent workshops)
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FOUNDER
Harlem born : Makeba-Guilan: Lloyd ( a.k.a. Keba Guilan) began blending and mixing essential oils and phthalate-free fragrances with shea butter as a therapeutic way to alleviate her chronic dry skin, and bouts of anxiety only to discover a convenient method of moisturizing and scenting in one easy step. Inspired by her 2006 travels through Egypt, Makeba pursued her curiosity and fascination for the fragrance world in the natural perfumery and aromatherapy classrooms of the New York Open Center.  She furthered her education in the classrooms of the NewYork Institute of Aromatic Studies where she has received her certification. is a member of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists, as well as honed her skills in perfumery at Pratt Institute under world renown perfumer Raymond Matts.  Makeba realized she had a passion for creating fragrances that people would love.  Butter By Keba was born from an innovative idea and passion to create natural, phthalate & paraben free skin care while offering classic plant-powered fragrance options in one product.
" When we step out to the world we go nose first, said Sarah Lawrence college professor and author, Joseph Campbell. I hope you will take the opportunity to smell every blend. Each was designed to appeal to every nose by incorporating classic essential oils and fragrances that are familiar but paired to create something unique while stimulating curiosity.  Our mission is to bring people together through fragrance. “ - Keba
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Note to customer
Our products have not been reviewed, analyzed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Butter By Keba creates fragrant blends using the technique of a perfumer from an aromatherapeutic perspective. While we hold certification in aromatherapy we are not medical practitioners nor prescribe our blends for medical purposes. We advise seeking the consultation of a medical professional for any medical issue you may be experiencing.
We are committed to building fragrance responsibly through mindful application and education. Due to the potential for certain chemical constituents to penetrate the blood brain barrier thus leaking into breast milk, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, we advise against using products with Musk notes Cinnamon, and other constituents deemed potentially harmful to the reproductive system. Musk and/or Cinnamon can be found in Chateau, White Silke, Unity Code and Precious Sudan fragrances. Our Almost Unscented blend is very light and great for those highly sensitive to fragrance. Our fragrance compositions are collaborations of natural blends, essential oils, isolates and phthalate-free fragrance. Our base ingredients are plant- based, earth centered and without complex chemical preservatives.