Behind the Formulas

Beaker filled with golden cold-pressed pecan oil and a glass dropper above it.

From Orchard to Oil: Our Collaboration with Oli...

Maria Acosta

In early 2024, my search for a truly local ingredient led me to San Saba — the Pecan Capital of the World. There, I discovered Oliver Pecan’s cold-pressed pecan oil...

From Orchard to Oil: Our Collaboration with Oli...

Maria Acosta

In early 2024, my search for a truly local ingredient led me to San Saba — the Pecan Capital of the World. There, I discovered Oliver Pecan’s cold-pressed pecan oil...

Showing Up Again: Learning to Be Seen After Years Behind a Screen

Showing Up Again: Learning to Be Seen After Yea...

Maria Acosta

After years behind dashboards and spreadsheets, I’m learning what it means to be seen — as a founder, a formulator, and a woman creating something new through M. Carya.

Showing Up Again: Learning to Be Seen After Yea...

Maria Acosta

After years behind dashboards and spreadsheets, I’m learning what it means to be seen — as a founder, a formulator, and a woman creating something new through M. Carya.

M. Carya's Insiders at our Texas Tea launch event

M. Carya Launch! - September 2025

Maria Acosta

As you know we launched M. Carya about 10 days ago. It was wonderful to celebrate with those of you who were able to come to my home. For those...

M. Carya Launch! - September 2025

Maria Acosta

As you know we launched M. Carya about 10 days ago. It was wonderful to celebrate with those of you who were able to come to my home. For those...

Beakers and Botanicals

Skincare Without H2O: The Power of Pecan Oil in...

Maria Acosta

Discover why concentrated, water-free skincare featuring Texas cold-pressed pecan oil delivers lasting softness and a healthy glow.

Skincare Without H2O: The Power of Pecan Oil in...

Maria Acosta

Discover why concentrated, water-free skincare featuring Texas cold-pressed pecan oil delivers lasting softness and a healthy glow.

The Heart of M. Carya: Cold-Pressed Pecan Oil

The Heart of M. Carya: Cold-Pressed Pecan Oil

Maria Acosta

At the heart of M. Carya is cold-pressed pecan oil. Rich in antioxidants and deeply moisturizing, it was the first ingredient to inspire our formulations.

The Heart of M. Carya: Cold-Pressed Pecan Oil

Maria Acosta

At the heart of M. Carya is cold-pressed pecan oil. Rich in antioxidants and deeply moisturizing, it was the first ingredient to inspire our formulations.