{"title":"Ilera Apothecary","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinonye Akunne, MPH is an award winning beauty scientist, safety and health professional, educator and philanthropist. Chinonye’s calling is to educate the masses to live a healthy, more fulfilling life. She has applied her experience, time and financial investments creating platforms such as; ILERA Apothecary, a technology driven beauty and lifestyle company focused on healthy skin and environmental sustainability. Akunne obtained her Master’s in Public Health, specializing in Environmental Health Science. She has held positions that included Global Industrial Hygienist and Global Safety Representative. In these roles, Chinonye protected workers health, trained global leaders and developed global databases, integrating technology into the daily business of protecting worker's health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese skills have directly translated to her developing unique and innovate formulas for ILERA Apothecary. Akunne holds the position of Board of Directors for three international non-profit organizations including; AIHA-Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society, National Safety Councils Women’s Caucus, and The Soulcial Scene. She has been recognized for her service in the community, and advanced research in the access of healthcare. Her company ILERA Apothecary has been recognized as a top sustainable brand, contributing to the integration of environmental sustainability and technology in the beauty industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinonye’s hobbies include global travel, reading, visiting art museums around the world and volunteering to make the world a better place for all. She has been featured by the National Environmental Health Association, ELLE magazine, She Leads Africa, Rolling Out magazine and The Huffington Post.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"body-butter","title":"Awaken Body Butter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith a moisturizing body butter that absorbs easily without leaving you greasy, envelope yourself in something more than just your average lotion. With the scent of vanilla and sandalwood with Nostalgia or citrus and yuzu with Awaken, experience the hydrating perfection that is Ilera Apothecary. For the special moments that bring you peace - whether it's time spent near the ocean or reading under a tree - let your personal sanctuary embody the true essence of everlasting moisture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShea Butter: Due to its high concentration of fatty acids and vitamins, it increases the skin's moisture and helps to protect it from environmental free radicals. .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVitamin E Oil: Provides antioxidant properties that reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCocoa Butter: Smooths skin, reducing the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and signs of aging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!--drop--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e It’s amazing how fast this body butter absorbs into skin without leaving any residue! And for some of us, shea butter instantly takes us back to our childhoods when our mothers used shea butter as an all-around remedy. It’s an unimaginable feeling to have a little piece of home wherever you go. Plus, it’s even safe enough to use on babies! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow To Use It \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!--drop--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e After cleansing your skin, apply a small to moderate amount and massage into the skin until it’s completely absorbed. Can also be used as a relief for sunburn, on hair to seal in moisture, and as a conditioner for lips and cuticles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat To Know \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c!--drop--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Many of the ingredients found in this body butter are hypoallergenic, making it suitable for all skin types. It also has a rich creamy consistency which is great for those bitter winter months, but you’ll want to go the less-is-more route once spring and summer roll around. In winter, the butter does get a bit harder than usual. All you have to do is take a small scoop in the palm of your hands and warm it up by working it in a slow circular motion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes It Green \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c!--drop--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e This body butter, as well as all products handcrafted by Ilera Apothecary, is made using 100% organic, nutrient-rich ingredients to give you a new level of hydration and moisture without any of the toxic chemicals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c!--drop--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Combination, Dry, Oily, and Mature Skin Types. 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For the special moments that bring you peace - whether it's time spent near the ocean or reading under a tree - let your personal sanctuary embody the true essence of everlasting moisture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShea Butter: Due to its high concentration of fatty acids and vitamins, it increases the skin's moisture and helps to protect it from environmental free radicals. .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVitamin E Oil: Provides antioxidant properties that reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCocoa Butter: Smooths skin, reducing the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and signs of aging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!--drop--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e It’s amazing how fast this body butter absorbs into skin without leaving any residue! 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