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Skincare from a Caribbean Perspective
Beauty, News, Products, Skin care
Traditional Caribbean remedies for skincare are heavily focused on the use of natural ingredients found locally in the region. Aloe vera, coconut oil, lemongrass, cornmeal, and turmeric are just a few of the many plants, fruits, and herbs…
My Baby Girl and her Sensitive Skin: Why I got started?
About Itiba, Beauty, Buzz/Reviews, Products, Skin care
I needed something to stop my baby girl’s itchy skin and her cries. It took a minute for me to forgive out what the issue was, her sensitive skin, but once I DID find out that it was…
Rooted in Caribbean Traditions
About Itiba, Beauty, Business
Why do I use whole, simple ingredients? Because that is how I grew up knowing to use the different herbs, fruits, roots and plants to help treat and heal. You respect what Mother Nature has given to you…
Origins of itiba Beauty by Yoki Hanley
About Itiba, News, Press
itiba Beauty was born out of necessity, the quest for a mother to find soothing relief for her infant daughter. Twenty years ago, when my doctor and I were trying to determine the cause of my fifth child’s…
In the Kitchen Series…Papaya and Avocado
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Happy New Year family!! I am starting a first in a series of blogs called “In the Kitchen…” where I will talk about fruits, plants and other household items that you can use to make your skincare routine…
Nature’s Acne and Oil Fighting Fruit
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I bet you are wondering what that fruit is 🙂 It is the Key Lime. Here on St. Croix we just call them “Lime”. The scent is amazing, the taste, a bit sour, but better when mixed with…
We Are Still HERE!! #VIStrong
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This will be a quick post. But I was reminded by a customer today that they did not realize that we are still in business. Thankfully, they were able to call and clear that up. So… We…
Winter Skin Blues
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With each season brings a slightly different skin care routine. But one that is constant no matter the time of year is moisturization and hydration. For most of my itiba family, winter is here and with it the…