I know a lot is uncertain right now, but one thing that remains true is that summer is coming. More sunshine, warmer temperatures and an overall feeling of hope and freedom is on its way to us.
When I think of summer I think of grilling, bold outfit colors, soft makeup looks, patio sitting and being on the water. There is so much promise and laughter that comes with longer days of sunshine and warm breezes.
Read MoreTransparency is the condition of being easy to perceive or detect. When it comes to companies we choose to buy from, their commitment to transparency also creates an element of trust.
The truth is consumers are becoming more and more educated (by choice) because they want safer choices. I don’t see this market “trend” going anywhere. It is here to say because our health matters.
Read MoreNow before you try to argue that everything has side effects and the risk may be worth the reward, I have a question for you.
There have been so many harmful and unhealthy effects caused by the use of retinol in skincare that there is actually a term for those conditions caused.
Google retinoid dermatitis.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Black women, not only do we use more products, but the ones we use are more harmful. An example of that is shown by a study the Silver Spring Institute conducted. They tested hair products that are made specifically for Black women. Of those products tested they found that 72% of them contained methyl-parabens
Read MoreThis isn’t a small issue. In 2007 61% of the lipsticks tested and on the market were found to contain lead. In 2010 all of the lipsticks tested by the FDA were shown to have lead. In 2013 The University of California tested a batch of lip gloss and found heavy metals in all of them.
Read MoreYou’re supposed to love yourself, sure. That’s something we all know. But how many of us can say that we actually do?
It’s important to clarify that self love comes down to accepting yourself, and that is not something that was taught or shown to so many of us growing up as young black girls - in our homes, in our communities and in society at large.
Read MoreWe associate so much of our lives, memories and experiences with smell. I would go as far as to say that we have become addicted to the “flavor” of synthetic fragrance.
So, what happens to your feeling toward perfume and scented lotions, etc. if I told you that fragrance has been called the new “secondhand smoke”.
Read MoreWe hear the term used often these days. Clean. Clean living. Clean beauty. Clean products. So, what exactly does clean mean? Is clean synonymous with good for you?
Read MoreDid you know that one of the ingredients in laundry detergent is nonylphenol ethoxylate (an endocrine disruptor) has actually been banned in many countries… just not the US. We have to talk about this.
Read MoreTo Black women self care is not buzzworthy, it’s life affirming. In order to live, flourish and survive as both a woman and as black, the act of self care becomes radical in the place of indulgent. In today’s climate the disappearance (both figurative and literal) of black women, happens quietly and without attention.
Read MoreDo you know why ice cream, hiking boots, pizza boxes and firefighting form are alike? I didn’t either, but we should know!
Read MoreDo you know how Jamaican castor oil is made? Or what makes it different from its pale cousin?
Read MoreDo you know what pieces of a skincare routine are most beneficial? Do you know why you should have one?
Read MoreWe’ve heard about Johnson & Johnson and their usage of cancer causing ingredients. But is there more to the story?
Read MoreDo you know what formaldehyde is? Do you know what a human carcinogen is? If you use smoothing products or are a fan of brazilian blowouts, you should know about both! #blackgirlmagic
Read MoreDo you know what’s in your hair products?
For the sake of our crown, we should at least know what to avoid.
Read MoreWhy should we care about clean beauty as black women? What can we even do?
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