Organic, Non-Toxic, & Ethically Sourced: What These Terms & More Really Mean
Clean, non-toxic, all-natural, and other buzzwords are plastered all over beauty products—without actually being regulated. Crazy, right? We think so too, which is why we're breaking down popular b...
Read moreHow to Start Your Morning Mindfully?
“How you wake up each day and your morning routine (or lack thereof) dramatically affects your levels of success in every single area of your life. [...] By simply changing the way you wake up in t...
Read moreDid you know that there's a way to avoid fearing or loathing your time of the month? The key is through understanding the four goddess phases that are evoked in our psyche by the phases of the moon...
Read moreHow to Stay Grounded While Traveling
In 2021, I took the leap to make my life a perpetual vacation. In that time, I’ve taken 20+ flights, and visited 15 different cities in 6 countries. Prior to this leap, I was terrified of the idea...
Read moreIs it up to consumers, businesses, or politicians to tackle toxics? All of the above.
I have fond childhood memories of going to dollar stores with my mom. It was what we could afford. We'd pick-up the few items we needed and sometimes I'd get to pick out a toy, make-up, or a food i...
Read morePandemic Pounds: Reckoning With Internalized Fatphobia
I have to say, the early days of the pandemic were super chill for me. Aside from the news, I found it rather comforting to be in my own bubble; on my on schedule; and, on my own time. Most days w...
Read moreThe Black Cosmetics Industry: A Big Market with a Big Problem
The Black community represents about 13 percent of the U.S. population. African American spending contributes 22 percent to the personal care products market, valued at $42 billion annually. Black ...
Read moreWhether it is during a pandemic or the beginning of a new season, decluttering is always a good ritual to implement to welcome new energy into your space. Seasonal cleaning can refer to housekeepin...
Read moreProtecting Your Melanin-Rich Baby’s Skin
The ultimate goal in the beauty industry is often to have "skin as soft as a baby." Although a newborn's skin is softer to touch, melanin-rich infant's skin tends to be more sensitive and prone to ...
Read moreThe Dangers of Expecting Black Women to Over Perform at Work
After recently watching Netflix’s Self Made: Inspired by Madame C.J. Walker, I thanked God for how far [Black] women have come. Since the days Sarah Breedlove, a daughter to former slaves, amassed ...
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