Malaya Botanicals

What Malaya Botanicals does

Malaya Botanicals is a privately held, family-operated CBD health and wellness company founded in 2018 by Pia T. Barton and headquartered in Alameda, California. The company markets itself as the first Filipina-owned cannabis brand, with a mission of de-stigmatizing cannabis and empowering women of color to manage their health and healing. The brand name "Malaya" derives from the Tagalog word for "free" or "independent," reflecting the company's identity-led positioning.

The company sells a portfolio of premium, hemp-derived full-spectrum CBD products including topical muscle relief creams (e.g., EASE with emu oil), oral tinctures (RECOVER CBD and a CBD/CBN sleep formula), bath products (bath bombs, bath soaks, shower steamers), skincare (face serum, lip balm, handmade soap), edibles (vegan CBD gummies in full-spectrum and isolate forms), wellness items (nasal inhalers, massage oils, essential oil roll-ons), gift sets, and pet offerings. Products are formulated with organic USA-grown hemp and natural botanicals, are third-party tested, and are priced on a one-time purchase basis between $12 and $100+ with no subscription option. Free shipping is available on orders over $75 in the Continental US.

Malaya Botanicals operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market combining a full e-commerce storefront (malayabotanicals.com) with a flagship physical boutique at 2350 Saratoga St Unit 167, Alameda, offering free local delivery, curbside pickup, and virtual shopping consultations. Distribution is complemented by curated third-party brand partnerships (notably Foria) and a recurring community events calendar featuring Kava nights, wellness workshops, women's circles, and DJ showcases co-hosted with partners such as Stay Rooted Kava, The Iron Mat, and SKRATCHER. The company serves six named customer segments, with health-conscious wellness consumers, pain relief seekers, and women of color as primary audiences, while targeting SMB/individual consumers exclusively. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Malaya Botanicals

Legal name

Malaya Botanicals

Website

https://malayabotanicals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Malaya Botanicals is a privately held CBD wellness company founded in 2018 in Alameda, California, that sells premium full-spectrum hemp-derived CBD topicals, tinctures, bath products, skincare, and edibles direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and a single retail boutique, primarily serving health-conscious wellness consumers, pain relief seekers, and women of color.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CBD Wellness Products

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

CBD/Hemp Specialty Stores (Tinctures, Oils, Edibles) (CRANAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

CBD/Hemp Wellness & Supplements Retail (CRANAHAC), CBD/Hemp Topicals & Beauty Retail (CRANAHAB), Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

Keywords

• CBD wellness products
• Hemp-derived tinctures
• CBD topical pain relief
• Botanical skincare products
• CBD bath and body

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of CBD wellness products including tinctures, topicals, bath products, edibles, and skincare. Products are sold individually with one-time purchase pricing ranging from $5 to $100+. No subscription model is currently implemented.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Malaya Botanicals formulates and sells premium full-spectrum, hemp-derived CBD wellness and beauty products including topical pain relief creams, massage oils, and roll-ons; oral tinctures and vegan gummies; bath bombs, bath salts, and shower steamers; and skincare (face serum, lip balm, handmade soap). The company sells direct to individual consumers through its own e-commerce website and a flagship physical CBD wellness boutique in Alameda, California, with no subscription model.

Product overview

Malaya Botanicals is a first Filipina-owned CBD health and wellness company offering a diverse portfolio of premium hemp-derived CBD products for humans and pets. The product line includes topical applications (muscle relief creams, massage oils, roll-ons), bath products (bath bombs, bath soaks, shower steamers), oral supplements (tinctures, gummies), skincare (face serum, lip balm, handmade soap), wellness items (nasal inhaler), and curated gift sets. The company operates a physical wellness boutique in Alameda, California, while also selling through its e-commerce platform, with free shipping on orders over $75 in the Continental US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EASE – CBD Muscle Relief Cream with Emu Oil A topical CBD cream for muscle pain relief combining full-spectrum CBD with emu oil, menthol, arnica, boswellia, and aloe. Available in 2oz (800mg CBD) and 5.07oz (2000mg CBD) sizes. Targeted at consumers with sore muscles, joint discomfort, and post-exercise recovery needs.
• RECOVER – CBD Full Spectrum Tincture A 30ml full-spectrum hemp oil tincture available in 500mg and 1500mg CBD strengths, formulated with organic MCT oil and peppermint for maximum cannabinoid and terpene capture. Used by customers for pain relief, stress reduction, and sleep support.
• RECOVER – 500mg CBD/500mg CBN Sleep Tincture A 30ml sleep tincture combining 500mg CBD with 500mg CBN in organic MCT oil with peppermint, formulated specifically for restful sleep support.
• SOAK – CBD Bath Bombs for Stress/Anxiety Relief A 6oz (100mg full-spectrum CBD) bath bomb infused with lavender, lemon, and ylang ylang essential oils, sold at $12 and intended for stress and anxiety relief as part of an at-home self-care ritual.
• SOAK – MUSCLE CBD Bath Bombs for Recovery A 6oz (100mg full-spectrum CBD) bath bomb with lemongrass, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oils, formulated for muscle recovery and tension relief.
• CBD RELAX Bath Soak An 18oz (300mg full-spectrum CBD) bath salt soak with soothing essential oils for relaxation and muscle tension relief, priced at $32.
• CBD Bath Salt – Muscle Bath Soak An 18oz (300mg CBD) bath salt with lemongrass, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oils, formulated for muscle recovery and relaxation.
• CBD Full Spectrum Massage Oil A full-spectrum CBD massage oil available in Stress Relief (50mg/200mg CBD) and Pain Relief (50mg/200mg/2000mg CBD) formulations, in 1oz and 4oz sizes, made with jojoba oil, MCT oil, and various essential oil blends.
• CBD Roll-On Oil – CALM A 10ml (100mg CBD) roll-on oil blended with hempseed, bergamot, vetiver, patchouli, chamomile, and ylang ylang essential oils, used for relaxation and anxiety relief. Priced at $25.
• CBD Essential Oil Roll-On – BALANCE A 10ml (100mg full-spectrum CBD) roll-on blended with frankincense, neroli, ylang ylang, sweet orange, and lemon essential oils, used for emotional grounding and balance.
• CBD Essential Oil Roll-On – IMMUNITY A 10ml (100mg CBD) roll-on with frankincense, eucalyptus, rosemary, wild orange, and clove essential oils, formulated to support immune function.
• CBD Essential Oil Roll-On – EASE A 10ml (100mg CBD) roll-on with peppermint, lemongrass, lavender, and eucalyptus essential oils, formulated to soothe head tension.
• RENEW – CBD Face Serum A 1oz (100mg full-spectrum CBD) face serum with frankincense, ylang ylang, evening primrose, rosehip, moringa, sunflower, and argan oils for hydration and skin balancing. Priced at $45.
• CBD Lip Balm A full-spectrum CBD lip balm (25mg CBD) in an eco-friendly tube, available in Peppermint, Sampaguita, and Chamomile scents, made with coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax.
• Malaya Handmade Soap Handmade soap bars in four fragrances (Island Escape, White Tea Ginger, Oatmeal Turmeric, Coconut Lemongrass) for daily cleansing and moisturizing.
• Vegan CBD Gummies (30 count) Vegan CBD gummies with 25mg CBD per gummy (750mg total per bottle), available in Full Spectrum and Isolate formulations, made with citrus pectin.
• Vegan CBD Gummies (10 count) A 10-count pack of vegan CBD gummies with 25mg CBD per gummy, available in Full Spectrum and Isolate formulations, made with citrus pectin.
• Breathe Easy – Shower Steamers Shower steamers infused with menthol crystals, eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oils for respiratory revitalization and aromatherapy.
• Breathe – Nasal Inhaler A pocket-sized nasal inhaler combining peppermint, eucalyptus, and menthol crystals for natural relief from nasal congestion and sinus discomfort.
• Pain Relief CBD Gift Set A curated gift set including CBD muscle cream (2oz, 800mg), CBD massage oil for pain relief (1oz, 50mg), and CBD bath bomb for pain relief (100mg CBD), priced at $75.
• Relax CBD Gift Set A relaxation gift set containing CBD massage candle (20mg CBD), CBD bath bomb for stress relief (100mg CBD), CBD roll-on calm (100mg CBD), and CBD massage oil for stress relief (1oz, 50mg CBD), priced at $90.
• Malaya Botanicals CBD Boutique and Wellness Center A premium physical CBD wellness boutique and community space located at 2350 Saratoga St Unit 167, Alameda CA 94501 in the Storehouse Lofts, offering free local delivery, free curbside pickup, virtual shopping consultations for new CBD customers, and in-person community events. Open Mon-Sun 11am-7pm.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ForiaminorOthersForia is a CBD and cannabis wellness brand whose products (including arousal oils and intimacy kits) are sold through Malaya Botanicals' retail and online channels. This is a curated third-party brand partnership expanding product assortment.
• Stay Rooted KavaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKava provider featured at Malaya Botanicals' Kava Night events. Provides kava tasting and all-you-can-drink kava service during reggae karaoke events hosted at the boutique.
• The Iron MatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness partner co-hosting Self-Care Sunday events at Malaya Botanicals. Collaborative events featuring skincare and intentional movement sessions.
• Bambuhay VinceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTerrarium workshop provider partnering with Malaya for creative community events. Vince leads workshops at Planterday, a mission-driven plant shop supporting suicide prevention.
• SKRATCHER Bay Area ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal DJ/turntablist movement partnered with Malaya Botanicals to host Bay Area Chapter Opening event featuring performances, turntable cipher, and community building.
• Faction BreweryminorOthersAlameda brewery venue hosting Malaya Botanicals community events including DJ Battle Showcase. Event space partnership for brand activations.
• Storehouse LoftscoreOthersBuilding location and management company for Malaya Botanicals' flagship retail boutique at 2350 Saratoga St Unit 167, Alameda. The store operates within the Storehouse Lofts complex.
• Cynthia BlancaflorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaster healer, speaker, and author leading 'Food is Medicine & The Ancient Ways We Heal' workshop at Malaya Botanicals. Event co-hosted with brand.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte's Web: Charlotte's Web is one of the largest publicly known CBD wellness brands, offering tinctures, topicals, gummies, and pet products across mass retail. Sets the broad-incumbent benchmark for full-spectrum CBD positioning that Malaya Botanicals competes against in tinctures, gummies, and topicals.
• Lazarus Naturals: Lazarus Naturals is a large-scale, value-oriented full-spectrum CBD brand offering tinctures, topicals, and pet products. Comparable to Malaya Botanicals on full-spectrum positioning and overlapping SKU categories but at a much lower price tier across ecommerce.
• cbdMD: cbdMD is a national CBD brand with broad topicals, tinctures, gummies, and sleep lines sold via mass retail and ecommerce. A broader incumbent comparable on product breadth and category coverage to Malaya's varied SKU portfolio.

Direct peers

• Lord Jones: Lord Jones is a premium CBD wellness brand sold via DTC and curated retail doors, spanning topicals, tinctures, gummies, and bath products at similar $25-$100 price points. Comparable to Malaya Botanicals on ingredient quality, gift-set merchandising, and upscale retail positioning.
• Foria: Foria is a women-focused CBD and cannabis wellness brand selling ingestibles, topicals, and intimate products direct-to-consumer. Already a brand partner carried by Malaya Botanicals Foria directly overlaps on women's wellness positioning, DTC motion, and premium clean-label ingredient story.
• Leef Organics: Leef Organics is a premium, organically-grown full-spectrum CBD brand with topical creams, tinctures, and pet products. Comparable to Malaya Botanicals on full-spectrum CBD, organic USA-grown hemp, and premium pricing tier.
• Vertly: Vertly is a boutique CBD wellness brand offering bath salts, lip balm, roll-ons, and skincare with a clean, women-forward positioning. Comparable to Malaya Botanicals on premium small-batch sourcing, curated assortment, and gift-set focus.
• Papa & Barkley: Papa & Barkley is a California-based CBD wellness brand with topicals, tinctures, sleep and recovery products distributed via DTC and dispensaries. Highly comparable to Malaya Botanicals on full-spectrum CBD positioning, California roots, and recovery/sleep SKU mix.

Emerging players

• Sunday Scaries: Sunday Scaries is a DTC CBD gummies and wellness brand targeting stress and sleep use cases with subscription-driven revenue. Overlaps with Malaya Botanicals on retail gummies and sleep tinctures, with subscription as a counter-model to Malaya's one-time-purchase approach.
• Medterra: Medterra is a science-led CBD brand offering isolates and broad-spectrum topicals, tinctures, sleep, and pet products via DTC and selective retail. Comparable to Malaya on topical relief SKUs (e.g., cream and roll-ons) and sleep positioning, but with an isolate-first formulation approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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