Craft Your Own Natural Solid Shampoo with D’eco: A Cuban Entrepreneurship Workshop

Meet the founder of D’eco, an independent Cuban wellness and artisanal cosmetics project, and gain firsthand insight into the creativity and resilience required to build a small business in Cuba. Designed under the Support for the Cuban People category, this experience encourages meaningful interaction with a self-employed Cuban entrepreneur while directly supporting the local, non-state economy.

During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about the founder’s entrepreneurial journey and the role independent Cuban businesses play in supporting local communities. Guided by the creator of D’eco, guests will create their own natural solid shampoo from scratch using carefully selected ingredients. Along the way, they will learn about the properties of each component, its role in hair care, and the principles behind sustainable and natural cosmetics. This experience combines cultural exchange, education, and creativity while providing direct support to a locally owned Cuban enterprise.

Tour Highlights
Meet and engage with an independent Cuban entrepreneur
Learn about the development of a small artisanal cosmetics business in Cuba
Create a personalized natural solid shampoo from scratch
Explore natural ingredients and their benefits for hair care
Gain insight into sustainable wellness and self-care practices
Enjoy meaningful cultural exchange through direct interaction
Support a locally owned Cuban wellness and cosmetics project

This Tour Includes
Guided workshop led by the founder of D’eco
All ingredients and materials required to create a natural solid shampoo
Introduction to natural hair-care ingredients and their benefits
Personalized guidance throughout the workshop
Finished solid shampoo to take home

What to Expect

Upon arrival, participants will be welcomed into D’eco’s creative workspace and introduced to the founder, who will share her experience developing an independent wellness brand in Cuba. Guests will learn about the challenges of sourcing ingredients, creating products, and operating a small private business while contributing to the local community.
The workshop is suitable for all experience levels and requires no previous knowledge. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the shampoo-making process, learning about natural ingredients, fragrances, textures, and their benefits. Throughout the session, the founder will provide personalized support and encourage conversation about entrepreneurship, sustainability, and everyday life in Cuba.
The experience offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with a Cuban entrepreneur while supporting a locally owned business and gaining practical knowledge about natural cosmetics.

Who This Experience Is For
Travelers participating under the Support for the Cuban People category
Visitors interested in meeting Cuban entrepreneurs
Individuals interested in wellness, sustainable living, and natural hair care
Travelers seeking authentic cultural exchange
Small groups looking for interactive and educational experiences
Visitors interested in learning about contemporary Cuban entrepreneurship and the private sector