Yve-Car Momperousse

Co-Founder & CEO, Kreyol Essence

Kreyòl Essence creates jobs for over 300 Haitian farmers and women.

Yve-Car Momperousse is CEO and co-founder of Kreyòl Essence, the first Haitian company to bring natural + ethical hair products from Haiti to the world.

Kreyòl Essence creates jobs for over 300 Haitian farmers and women leveraging unique ingredients such as Haitian Black Castor Oil, Haitian Moringa. Kreyòl Essence is known for its plant-based products formulated for those with dry hair, scalp, and skin with a focus on scalp health and care.

Yve-Car holds a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from Rutgers University, started her master’s at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her degree at Cornell University in International Development with a focus on Rural Agriculture.

Kreyòl Essence launched its Black Castor Oil nationwide at Ulta Beauty making history as the first Haitian-owned brand and nationally at Whole Foods Market and over 100 natural stores in Canada. The social business connects its sales to economic development and improving the environment in Haiti.