You can shop Black owned beauty brands with the confidence of knowing you’re choosing safer for you, for your health, and to move an industry closer to safer for all of us. This is a great time for us to continue to push. I say that because the conversation is happening and you don’t have to look far to run into the recent study they released about hair straightening and uterine cancer.
Read MoreTalc is often found in products that feel velvety smooth - like eyeshadow and face & body powders. Women who have used baby powder were at twice the risk of getting ovarian cancer. It’s an act of violence to be utilizing racism to capitalize on Black women, who have historically been taught that smelling good is directly attached to their worth and value in this world.
The Tiger Lily Foundation is on a mission to educate, empower, support and advocate for young women ages 15-45 years old, before, during and after breast cancer.
Did you know that 30% of Black women newly diagnosed with breast cancer are younger than 50. (compared with 20% of white women)
Also, the rate of death for Black women from breast cancer is 40% higher than what it is for Black women.
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