About the Studio
A materials first studio for skin and hair
Atabey Obsidiana is a materials first skincare and hair studio shaped by diasporic botanical practice and small batch creation.
Each formula is developed slowly, with close attention to how materials behave over time. Balance, compatibility, and care come before trends or performance claims.
Our work values restraint, process, and respect for origin.
Our Roots
Atabey Obsidiana is a woman-owned studio rooted in Caribbean identity and shaped by diasporic botanical practice.
Our work draws from careful study of plant traditions across cultures, including Indian and Caribbean material knowledge, approached with respect, restraint, and responsibility to origin.
Each formula reflects the belief that care is cumulative, developed over time, and guided by material behavior rather than trends.
Our Approach
We formulate with fewer ingredients and slower development. Products are designed for daily use, long-term compatibility, and balance rather than exaggerated performance.
Materials are selected for how they behave on skin and handled with attention to their limits, allowing them to guide the final form. Each batch is tested, rested, and refined before release.
Our Process
Our process begins with the material.
Plants are studied for how they behave on skin and hair over time, not just for immediate effect. Formulas are developed slowly, tested in small runs, and allowed to rest between revisions.
We release products only when the material feels stable, balanced, and ready. If it is not ready, it is not released.