Jamyla Bennu | Source | Founder, and Co-Creator at Oyin Handmade

Jamyla Bennu is the Creator of Oyin Handmade, a yummy and delicious all-natural hair, skin and body care line named after the Yoruba word for “honey”. It is handmade with love usingonly the best and most nourishing good-for-you ingredients. A real innovator and self-proclaimed “Black nerd” with an unrivaled curiosity, serious sweet tooth for beauty, and zest for technology, Jamyla has turned her creativity and passion into a socially responsible, positively alternative beauty care brand.

Jamyla formed Oyin Handmade in 2001 with her husband and Oyin Co-Creator, Pierre Bennu- an award-winning filmmaker, writer, artist and performer – after discovering that many of the products she was using were made with harmful preservatives and non-nourishing fillers. Determined to find a better way to care for her hair and skin, she began experimenting with new formulations and testing them out amongst her close group of friends and family until word spread and orders began to come in. From product sourcing and development to creating hip, social media “swag” campaigns, Jamyla and Pierre are true partners in every sense of the word and are also the proud parents of two crazy-cute little “Honey Babies” (Osei and Sadat). It’s no wonder that Ebony Magazine named the Bennu’s the “Coolest BlackFamily in America”! Jamyla is also surrounded by the loving support of her family, friends, and staff who are affectionately known as the “HoneyBees”.

“For me, it’s all about experimentation and having fun. I’m inspired by deliciously sweet, rich and nutrient dense foods,” says Jamyla. “I want whatever goes on my body, to be as satisfying as what goes in my body and I believe that everyone should indulge in their favorite hair and body care products as they would their favorite dessert – minus the guilt!”

Jamyla leads Oyin Handmade with a savvy business philosophy of slow and steady growth toensure quality and emphasize care. Each Oyin Handmade product is handmade – literally! –using only the finest ingredients. They are never tested on animals, are paraban-free andmade with eco-friendly sensibilities. Oyin Handmade is available online at www.oyinhandmade.com, Amazon and at select retail partner establishments including Target and Whole Foods Market both on and offline.