MORINGAIA

The initiative began in 2012, when Ben-Yam Barshi and his team travelled to the southern border area between Haiti and the Dominican Republic to take part in a reforestation project. They realized that Moringa Oleifera thrives here, and that its sustainable cultivation could become a valuable asset in the fight against malnutrition and skin diseases, and an opportunity for economic development, as well as helping to reforest the area. Indeed, the oil extracted from moringa seeds (ultra-rich in Omega 9 and vitamin E) has numerous properties, mainly in terms of treating skin ailments (healing wounds, reducing scarring, caring for various infections, cuts, burns, rashes and fungal problems, etc.). Working hand-in-hand with local producers and after setting up a small oil extraction factory, Moringaia was officially launched in 2021. It offers a whole range of high-quality moringa-based products in the form of balms, oils and soaps. It's possible to visit the moringa cultivation fields and the oil factory, and finish off with a tour of the store (whose products can be found in certain boutiques or in the spas of the island's resorts, as well as in airport duty free shops, perfect for bringing back a gift on your trip to the Dominican Republic). Don't hesitate to contact Ben-Yam. An instructive visit.