For too long, the skincare industry has ignored the needs of people of color. Amanda Okafor, a Clinical Pharmacist and Cosmetic Chemist, saw firsthand how products failed—filled with harsh ingredients, lacking real innovation, and never designed with melanin-rich skin in mind. Instead of waiting for change, she created it.
Growing up in Nigeria, she saw the power of African skincare traditions. Shea butter, botanical oils, and plant remedies weren’t just rituals; they were essential to maintaining healthy, resilient skin. With a background in pharmaceutical science and a passion for cosmetic chemistry, she built on that wisdom to create high-performance skincare that nourishes, protects, and strengthens from within.
As Bellanomi’s founder and lead formulator, she oversees every product, ensuring it meets the highest standards for safety, efficacy, and care.
Bellanomi
Melanin-rich skin isn’t an afterthought. It has unique needs, and when properly cared for, it flourishes. That’s why Bellanomi is built on one simple truth: you shouldn’t have to choose between skincare that works and skincare that’s safe.
Every formula is designed with care, blending powerful actives with nutrient-rich African botanicals to strengthen, hydrate, and restore the skin—without irritation or compromise.
Our Bleach-Free Promise ensures we never use hydroquinone, steroids, or harmful skin lighteners. Every product is BIPOC-tested, developed with people of color to meet the highest standards for safety and performance.
This is skincare that sees you. That understands you. That was made for you.
At Bellanomi, we do things differently. While most brands rely on third-party labs, we formulate and manufacture everything in-house, giving us complete control over quality, innovation, and ingredient integrity.
We also go straight to the source, working with small African businesses to ethically source high-quality shea butter, botanical oils, and raw ingredients. These time-honored elements are the foundation of our skincare, providing deep nourishment and lasting hydration.
From sourcing to formulation, we create with intention—because your skin deserves nothing less.
