the oils
five oils, minimal ingredients, each for feeling your best
meet guada
A hair routine that is one step instead of five.
meet coyaba
Pain Relief with a earthy aroma instead of a medicinal one.
meet anani
A Body oil for when you need to wind down for bed.
meet caya
A face and body oil that moisturizes without feeling greasy.
meet nanichi
The richest of our five body oils, for dry skin.
our story
better does not mean more complicated.
Founder, Dra. Daniella, Doctor of Pharmacy and herbalist
Petra Aroma exists to challenge the idea that better means more complicated, and to help people feel their best, not just look it.
I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and herbalist. My family is from Puerto Rico, I grew up in New Jersey, and moving here to reconnect with my roots is where my passion for plants began. The brand is named after my grandmother Petra and inspired by the plants our ancestors used, and every oil is handmade here from Puerto Rican plants.
why a body oil
why oils for body, hair and skincare
- for dry skinplant oils feed skin in a way water cannot
- all oil, no waternothing diluted, no preservative needed
- it sealsuse on damp skin after the shower
- minimal ingredientsa few plants in moringa oil, nothing else
- naturally aromaticfrom the plants, nothing added
the base
every petra oil starts with moringa.
Pressed from the seed of the moringa tree. It softens skin, sinks in instead of sitting on top, and its own vitamin E keeps the plants in the oil at their best.
softens
Helps skin hold water, so it stays soft after the shower.
absorbs
Sinks in within minutes, so it stays off your clothes.
maintains
Its own vitamin E protects what the plants left in the oil.
how it is made
the plant steeps in the oil, like tea.
Most natural oils are made with essential oils. We do it the slow way.
an essential oil
Steam pulls out only the aromatic part of the plant. Highly concentrated, which is why it can sting.
a herbal infusion
Dried plants infuse in moringa oil for weeks. More of the plant compounds come through, the aroma stays soft, and it is gentle enough for every day.
before you ask
why people avoid oils, answered.
"won't it feel greasy?"
Moringa absorbs in a few minutes. Use a little on damp skin and it sinks in; the shine you see at first is gone by the time you are dressed.
"will it stain my clothes?"
It absorbs instead of sitting on your skin, which is what keeps it off your clothes. Give it a couple of minutes before you get dressed.
"is it sticky?"
No. There is no butter or wax in any of them. It is a liquid oil that leaves skin soft, not coated.
"i can barely notice the aroma?"
The aroma comes from the plants, not from a perfume, so it is soft. Shake the bottle, put it on your skin, close your eyes and breathe in slowly. Some of our oils are quieter than others; what you notice most is how your skin and body feel.
reviews
what our customers say.
I absolutely loved this product for me and my daughter. It adds such a beautiful shine and aroma to our natural curls.
I've been using Coyaba for my knee and lower back discomfort. The relief is noticeable almost immediately and the oil feels very clean.
What I like is they are not greasy at all. They leave a nice glow and my skin feels so soft.
Great so far. The oil is light, has a lovely aroma, and doesn't irritate my scalp.
As a Chinese medicine doctor, this is one of the best oils I've used for cupping and massage. The consistency and aroma are beautiful.
Me encanta. Definitely will continue to buy this precious oil from la isla.
Founder favorite
questions
the questions we get most.
There is sediment at the bottom. Is that normal?
Yes, and you will find it in every bottle. It is the plant itself, and we add no synthetic ingredients to stop it settling. Shake well before each use.
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
A reaction is highly unlikely. Every oil is minimal ingredients: a few plants steeped in moringa oil, with no essential oils and no added fragrance. If your skin reacts to new things, try a little on the inside of your wrist first.
Is it only for special occasions?
It is for every day. After the shower is the moment: Caya in the morning, Anani at night, Guada on wash day, Coyaba whenever something aches.
How do I use it with other products?
Oil goes last. Water and lighter products first, then the oil to seal them in. On hair, use it sparingly on damp hair to seal in moisture and define curls, or as a scalp treatment on a dry scalp. Each product page has the details.
What is the aroma like?
All of them are subtle. Guada and Coyaba are warm and a little spicy, Anani is minty, Caya is sweet and earthy, and Nanichi is cacao, the strongest of the five.
start with one oil.
Pick the one that connects with you most. If it is not for you, keep the bottle and we refund you.
