Skincare · USA
ILERA Apothecary
Founded by Chinonye Akunne (co-founded with sister Nneji Akunne)
ILERA Apothecary is a Detroit-born, Nigerian-rooted skincare line built on West African shea traditions. Founded in 2015 by Chinonye Akunne, it is a plant-based skincare brand established on her Nigerian heritage and pharmaceutical background; the name ILERA, meaning health, derives from Yoruba, and apothecary was inspired by her family line of pharmacists. Founded by sisters Chinonye and Nneji Akunne, ILERA is a skincare line rooted in native Nigerian principles that uses 100% natural ingredients. Its signature material speaks directly to deep skin: the most commonly used ingredient is Okwuma, the Igbo term for shea butter, a natural plant grown in the shea belt of West Africa. Founder Chinonye Akunne, MPH, is an award-winning beauty scientist and public health expert who leverages her background in environmental health science to create science-backed skincare. A strong discovery-gem: heritage storytelling plus formulator rigor, available on BLK+GRN and Macy's.
Who it matches
- Depth range
- Medium, Deep, Deepest
- Undertone
- Any undertone
- Skin type
- All skin types
- Price
- Mid-range
Hero products
- Okwuma Shea Butter
- Revitalizing Night Oil
- Rose Toner
- Mellow Moisturizing Body Butter
What it targets
- shea butter
- plant-based
- natural ingredients
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