Belzeb Inc. is a cottage collection of hand-crafted, all natural indulgences that are not only luxurious but are created in the pursuit of social and environmental change. For over a decade, the company has specialized in handmade cosmetics that are crafted from the Caribbean’s most beneficial and aromatic plant derivatives including, but not limited to, nutmeg, mango, coconut and papaya. The brand maintains a high standard of quality by “handcrafting all of its products, one small batch at a time in a beautiful, historical, century-old house.”

The brand’s dedication to sustainable natural resources is demonstrated in the fact that carefully-tended herb gardens which are the source the of product material, are located on the manufacturing premises, ensuring the high quality and purity of the products. In addition to being responsibly sourced, all of the ingredients are organically-grown and fairly traded with communities, particularly women’s groups, in Haiti and Grenada. The company was the first of its kind in Haiti and the pioneer of such a business model.

Though its example, the company hopes to inspire other operations in Haiti and Grenada to take on the fair trade and sustainable resource models. The company is also involved in educational and developmental programmes in both countries which aim to sensitize young people to the impact of socially and environmentally irresponsible practices. They also encourage awareness and knowledge about the ingredients in personal care products and their possible impact on or benefits for the body.