Subsequent trips led to the discovery of other unique ingredients including cacay, a vitamin E-rich oil known as “the gold of the Amazon,” and kaya, a protein-packed essence extracted from the pods of the sapucaia tree and is, Costa says, “more potent than argan oil”, resulting in the line’s proprietary Jungle Complex™ of sustainably sourced, rare Amazonian ingredients. 

A reflection of Costa’s unmatched eye for beauty, each product is founded on clean formulas and natural ingredients, as well as eco-conscious packaging curated to nourish your body, mind, and the planet. “Anything that soothes, connects to tranquility—we’re creating a ritual,” says Costa of the philosophy behind the brand. “We’re about calm.”

The latest addition to the range is Aroma, a unisex fragance with notes of white jungle flora, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, and amber accords. Sensual, sophisticated and sustainable, the fragrance is free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and artificial colorants and presented in a glass, refillable bottle housed in an eco-friendly yet deadly-chic white ash block.

In addition to partnering with organizations that work to protect the planet, like Conservation International, Costa Brazil has committed to sustainability and naturality. Whenever possible, their ingredients are wild-harvested and suppliers are chosen based on their sustainability credentials, fair trade practices, and how they work with local communities to harvest ingredients in a manner that benefits both nature and people.

“Costa Brazil to me is a way to express and share this powerful reconnection to the earth that I experienced. Our products have this raw magic that talks to you, and invites you to look within, to nurture your body with nature’s most healing elements,” he says. “Beauty is inseparable from the health of the earth.”