Marla Rene of Marla Rene Skincare

THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING TO MARLA WHO'S MOTHER'S BATTLE WITH CANCER MADE HER TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT SKINCARE INGREDIENTS AND LED HER TO CREATE A BEAUTY COMPANY WITHOUT COMPROMISE. BLK+GRN: Why do you...

Tiffany of Aseede Aromatherapy Skincare

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are a whopping 87 chemicals in America's favorite air freshener Febreze, yet only three of those said chemicals are actually disclosed. ...

Changes to Make on Your Wellness Journey: Part II

Welcome to Part II of the Wellness Guide brought to you by BLK + GRN. In our first edition, we discussed one of the most pivotal things every woman must change before assuming a newfound "wellness"...

Toxic Serenity: Did You Know That All Candles Are Not Created Equally?

When you close your eyes and think of the soothing feel of a room filled with illuminated candles sharing a soft glow, you could be taken aback by a brief glimpse of heaven on Earth. While most wom...

Nubian of the Healing Place Apothecary

BLK+GRN: Why do you do what you do? NUBIAN: Hi, I’m Nubian Flunder, the founder, and formulator for The Healing Place Apothecary. Our brand seeks to bridge the gap between the modern world and the...

Top 10 Black Owned Beauty Products

When we think of the phrase “Black-owned beauty products”, we’re instantly taken to other sayings like “representation matters”. Brands like the ones featured in this blog have created an outstandi...

Brittney of Saige + Ivy

WE ARE COMMITTED TO ELEVATING INNOVATIVE BLACK ARTISANS. EACH WEEK, WE WILL SHARE THE STORIES OF THE BLK + GRN ARTISANS BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS. If you're in the market for a baking soda free...

Chris of London's Pedisoaks

When you think about skincare, are you truly taking care of the largest organ on your body from the top of your head, to the bottom of your feet? If not, one of our newest artisans on the platform...

BLK Business in DC

On your health journey, you are probably looking for other Black-owned companies in your area that will support your journey. We got you! We have been visiting places around the District to help yo...

3 Changes to Make On Your Wellness Journey

Through pride, process, and personal conviction, your wellness journey will unfold like an unpredictable storm. While most depict the shift as an enchanting moment of enlightenment, the reality is,...

Self-Love is the Best Love: Ten Reasons Why Black Women Should Learn to Say 'No'

A new day is dawning; one where black women unite to fight for our right to love ourselves loud, proud, and out in the open. Walking down city streets, you’ll probably catch a glimpse of what it’...

Kelli of KAIKE

WE ARE COMMITTED TO ELEVATING INNOVATIVE BLACK ARTISANS. EACH WEEK, WE WILL SHARE THE STORIES OF THE BLK + GRN ARTISANS BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS. When you think about green skincare, do you ev...

Ending the Cycle: The Top 5 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer

"CONTINUING THE CYCLE OF POWDERED BOSOMS & PERFUMED PANTILINERS, MANY OF US NEVER REALIZED HOW MANY TOXINS WE WERE PILING ONTO OUR BODIES..."