Candera of Bask & Bloom

This week, we're talking to Candera 'Candy' Thompson, whose personal wellness journey inspired her to study ayurvedic wellness methods, and eventually gave birth to her skin and haircare line, Bask...

Christina of 54 Thrones

This week, we're talking to Christina, who is on a mission to change the narrative surrounding Africa as a continent to be pitied, by introducing beauty secrets from the 54 distinctive countries an...

OLAYINKA & SABA OF MELANIN ESSENTIALS

THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING TO OLAYINKA & SABA WHO ON THE JOURNEY TO EMBRACING THE UNIQUENESS OF THEIR CURLS, COILS, AND KINKS, CREATED A BUSINESS TO HAVE OTHER WOMEN DO THE SAME! BLK+ GRN: Why do ...

Tammy of Jim + Henry

This week, we're talking to one of our UK-based artisans, Tammy, whose newfound freedom after leaving an abusive relationship led her on a journey to become her own unique idea of perfection. Her j...

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...