🎉B4 UR SKN® Celebrates 5 Years: From a Soft Launch to a Purpose-Driven 🌿Plant-Based Skincare Brand.

Five years of skincare, entrepreneurship, community, culture, resilience—and a whole lot of Crabwood Oil!

September 21, 2026 marks five years since the official launch of B4 UR SKN®!

But the story actually began a little earlier.

In 2020, B4 UR SKN® had its soft launch, allowing founder Temika Walker to begin introducing her vision to the world. One year later, on September 21, 2021, B4 UR SKN® officially launched as a brand.

What began as an idea rooted in Temika's personal skincare experiences, family history, Guyanese heritage, and passion for natural ingredients has grown into a plant-based skincare brand inspired by the Amazon rainforest of Guyana, South America.

And five years later, we're celebrating not only how far B4 UR SKN® has come—but everything that happened along the way.

🤎 The Story Behind B4 UR SKN®

Before there was B4 UR SKN®, there was Temika.

As a child, Temika experienced dry, scaly skin, and later struggled with acne and the confidence issues that came with it. Her experiences eventually led her to research fruit butters and plant oils in search of natural skincare solutions.

Her journey became even more personal when a Guyanese associate introduced her to Crabwood Oil, also known as Andiroba Oil.

Temika brought the ingredient home to her family, where her grandmother explained its traditional use in Guyana and its connection to the Amazon forest.

That conversation helped connect the dots between family, culture, natural resources, skincare, and entrepreneurship.

Temika began experimenting with Crabwood Oil alongside fruit butters and other plant oils—and B4 UR SKN® began to take shape.

Today, Crabwood Oil remains a signature part of the brand's story.

✨ From an Idea to a Trademarked Skincare Brand

B4 UR SKN® was built around that connection: natural ingredients, cultural heritage, intentional formulation, and a different approach to skincare.

The brand's mission is to create luxurious handmade body butters, oils, and artisan soaps using nourishing ingredients connected to the Amazon rainforest while emphasizing clean, natural ingredients and transparency. Its vision is to grow within the natural and specialty skincare industry while maintaining a commitment to quality, integrity, cultural heritage, and wellness.

And one of the biggest milestones came in 2021 when B4 UR SKN® became a registered trademark. The B4 UR SKN mark was registered to BlacBeutyNo9, LLC on October 26, 2021, covering products including body butter, body creams, lotions, soaps, hair oils, serums, and other cosmetic preparations.

That wasn't just paperwork. It was a statement: B4 UR SKN® was here to build a brand that could last.

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🇬🇾🌿Crabwood Oil: The Ingredient That Started the Conversation🌎 

For B4 UR SKN®, Crabwood Oil isn't simply an ingredient. It's part of our heritage.

Also known as Andiroba Oil (Carapa guianensis), Crabwood Oil comes from a tree native to the Amazon region. B4 UR SKN® highlights the ingredient because of its traditional use in Guyana as a natural way to help repel insects, particularly during outdoor activities and while harvesting fruit.

The brand has incorporated Andiroba Oil into its insect-repellent formulations, including Repel & Heal UR SKN®, which was specifically developed around its traditional insect-repellent use. (B4 UR SKN®)

B4 UR SKN®'s broader skincare collection also centers the ingredient as part of the brand's unique formulation philosophy. The company's own product messaging describes its fruit butters and cold-pressed oils as offering both skincare and insect-repellent qualities. (B4 UR SKN®)

This is where skincare meets cultural heritage.

It is one of the things that makes B4 UR SKN® different.

🏆 Five Years of Pitches, Grants & Business Milestones

Building a business means learning how to tell your story—and Temika has spent the past five years doing exactly that.

B4 UR SKN® has participated in multiple pitch competitions, grant programs, entrepreneurial workshops, and business-development opportunities, including Brooklyn Public Library's PowerUP! Business Plan Competition, Power Forward, NYC Boss Up, and the Glow & Grow Black Beauty Impact Award.

In 2021, Temika was recognized as a PowerUP! merit winner for B4 UR SKN®, alongside other Brooklyn entrepreneurs. (Brooklyn Public Library)

In 2023, NYC Boss Up brought together entrepreneurs for a competitive pitch experience featuring business training, resources, and grant opportunities to help small businesses grow. B4 UR SKN® proudly became a 2023 finalist and winner, marking another exciting milestone in our five-year journey. (NYC Boss Up)

In 2025, she reached another major milestone when B4 UR SKN® won the first-ever Glow & Grow Black Beauty Impact Award presented by Brooklyn Public Library. Temika received a $1,200 award for the business. (Brooklyn Public Library)

But the journey wasn't only about winning.

In June 2023, Temika was invited by Brooklyn Public Library's Business & Career Center and Brooklyn Women's Business Center to participate in "Woman Owned & Crushing It: Perfecting Your Pitch."

She joined another successful business owner to share her experiences with pitching for grants and partnership opportunities, giving aspiring entrepreneurs an inside look at what it takes to communicate their business story effectively. (Brooklyn Public Library)

That moment represented something bigger than a pitch.

Temika had gone from learning how to pitch her own business to helping other entrepreneurs understand how to pitch theirs.

🛍️ The Pop-Up Life: Where Entrepreneurship Gets Real

If you've ever visited B4 UR SKN® at a local pop-up, then you've seen another important part of our story.

The folding tables.

The product displays.

The bags and boxes.

The long days.

The conversations.

The customers who become supporters.

The people who stop because something smells amazing.

The person who picks up a jar and asks, "What's in this?"

Local vending events and pop-ups have given B4 UR SKN® an opportunity to meet customers face-to-face and introduce them to plant-based skincare, natural body care, Crabwood Oil, fruit butters, and the story behind the brand.

Every event has been an education.

Every conversation has provided feedback.

Every customer has helped shape the journey.

💕 Giving Back to the Community

For Temika, entrepreneurship has never been only about selling products.

B4 UR SKN® has also participated in community outreach and product giveaways, providing opportunities for people to experience the brand and its skincare essentials.

Because success isn't only about what you build.

It's also about who you bring along with you.

🎙️ From Networking to Our First Podcast

Over the years, Temika has also used small-business networking opportunities to speak honestly about the pros and cons of entrepreneurship.

The wins are exciting.

The grants are exciting.

The press is exciting.

But behind every milestone are lessons about investment, marketing, vending, product development, customer acquisition, time management, and simply figuring things out along the way.

That honesty recently made its way to the podcast microphone.

B4 UR SKN® celebrated its first podcast feature, giving Temika another platform to talk about the journey from idea to brand, entrepreneurship, skincare, culture, and purpose.

And because we're celebrating, we're sharing the love:

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✨ Our B4 UR SKN® Essentials

At the heart of everything is still the skincare.

B4 UR SKN® creates plant-based skincare essentials using fruit butters and cold-pressed oils, with ingredients inspired by the natural resources of Guyana and the Amazon rainforest. The brand's mission is centered around handcrafted body butters, oils, and artisan soaps using nourishing ingredients while maintaining an emphasis on natural ingredients and transparency. (B4 UR SKN®)

Two signature customer favorites include:

🤎🧴 Mahogany Body & Hair Butter

The Mahogany Body & Hair Butter is one of B4 UR SKN®'s signature essentials, formulated as a versatile body and hair butter featuring the brand's distinctive blend of plant-based ingredients.

It represents the heart of what B4 UR SKN® does: rich, intentional body care inspired by nature and culture.

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🧼 Smooth UR SKN® Luxury Massage Beauty Bar

The Smooth UR SKN® Luxury Massage Beauty Bar turns everyday cleansing into a more luxurious body-care experience.

It's one of the B4 UR SKN® essentials designed to make your skincare routine feel less like a chore and more like self-care.

Shop Smooth UR SKN® Luxury Massage Beauty Bar

And for those looking for the brand's insect-repellent-focused skincare, B4 UR SKN® also offers Repel & Heal UR SKN®, featuring Andiroba/Crabwood Oil as a key ingredient. (B4 UR SKN®)

🥂FIVE YEARS, FIVE REASONS TO CELEBRATE 🎂

To everyone who has purchased a product...

Visited a pop-up...

Shared a post...

Referred a friend...

Listened to our story...

Supported a pitch...

Attended an event...

Received a product...

Or simply told someone:

"You need to try B4 UR SKN®!"

THANK YOU.

You are part of this story.

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Frequently Asked Questions About B4 UR SKN®

What is B4 UR SKN®?

B4 UR SKN® is a plant-based skincare brand founded by Temika Walker, featuring specialty fruit butters, cold-pressed oils, and ingredients inspired by the Amazon rainforest of Guyana, South America.

When was B4 UR SKN® founded?

B4 UR SKN® had a soft launch in 2020 and officially launched on September 21, 2021.

What makes B4 UR SKN® different?

B4 UR SKN® combines plant-based skincare with Guyanese heritage and specialty ingredients such as Crabwood Oil, also known as Andiroba Oil, Pequi Fruit, and Kokum Butter. We omit the use of cocoa & shea butter and our body butter can be used  as a natural insect repellent. Our brand's story is deeply connected to natural ingredients, culture, and community.

What is Crabwood Oil?

Crabwood Oil, also known as Andiroba Oil, is a plant oil associated with the Amazon region and has a traditional history of insect repellent  use in Guyana. B4 UR SKN® incorporates Crabwood Oil into products connected to its skincare and natural insect-repellent story.

Does B4 UR SKN® offer natural insect-repellent products?

Yes. Repel & Heal UR SKN® features Crabwood/Andiroba Oil and was created around the ingredient's traditional insect-repellent use.

What are B4 UR SKN®'s bestselling products?

Two of the brand's signature essentials are Mahogany Body & Hair Butter and the Smooth UR SKN® Luxury Massage Beauty Bar.

Is B4 UR SKN® a Black-owned business?

Yes. B4 UR SKN® was founded by entrepreneur Temika Walker and is a Black/woman-owned skincare business.

Where can I purchase B4 UR SKN® products?

B4 UR SKN® products are available through the brand's online store.

🌿 B4 UR SKN®

Five Years of Plant-Based Skincare.
Five Years of Culture.
Five Years of Community.
Five Years of Purpose.

And we're just getting started.

"The Guyanese Gold Of Skincare" 🇬🇾🌿💛

"When Skincare Takes Its Course" 🥇✨🧴

Temika W. -Founder