Our Story

From a personal solution to a purpose

What started as one woman trying to understand her own skin became a bigger mission: to create effective skincare that respects melanin-rich skin and the concerns it often faces—from acne and inflammation to hyperpigmentation, uneven tone and post-acne marks.

At a time when natural, science-led skincare created with Black skin in mind was difficult to find, Teiva set out to build something different.

Not skincare built around trends.
Not harsh formulas promising overnight transformation.

But thoughtful formulas created for long-term skin health and visible results.

Powered by Nature. Perfected by Science.

At Teiva, we believe nature and science belong together.

We draw from nourishing botanicals such as shea butter, baobab oil, coconut oil and herbal extracts, and pair them with carefully selected, research-backed ingredients including niacinamide, zinc PCA, vitamin C derivatives, AHAs, BHAs and barrier-supporting humectants.

Every ingredient has a purpose.
To help balance.
To nourish.
To support the skin barrier.
To address uneven tone.
To restore healthy-looking radiance.

Because natural does not have to mean ineffective—and science does not have to mean harsh.

We formulate for all skin types while remaining especially mindful of the needs of melanin-rich skin.

Our approach prioritizes skin-barrier support, balanced formulas, effective botanicals and well-researched actives. We believe in caring for the skin rather than stripping it, and strengthening it rather than chasing temporary fixes.

We are cruelty-free and do not test our products on animals.

Healthy skin is built, not bleached. Strengthened, not damaged.