5 Steps to Practice Minimalism Without Making Everything White and Boring

At its core, minimalism is about being satisfied with your quality of life. It’s about finding joy in the simple things instead of material possessions or career milestones. It's not about bland wa...

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...

How 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...

A Woman’s Time with the Moon

Did 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...

How 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...

Is 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...

Pandemic 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...

The 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 ...

Intentional Decluttering

Whether 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...

Protecting 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 ...

The 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 ...

Scalp Health: Healthy Hair Begins with a Healthy Scalp

There's been an increased focus on hair care and what products we can use to keep our hair healthy in today's beauty world, but the scalp often gets neglected or skipped altogether. Mainly because ...

The Power Of Moving In Silence

Your dreams, wants, and desires are special and unique to you. They are a grounded embodiment of what success and happiness will look and feel like through your eyes and your eyes only.