A new investigation from researchers from the non-profit Environmental Working Group examined 1,777 beauty products marketed specifically to Black women and found alarming results. One in 12 beauty products for black women were ranked highly hazardous on the scoring system of EWG’s Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database. Only a small percentage…
Summer is here and it’s time for a little relaxation and lots of fun in the sun. Although lounging out in the sun is enjoyable it can have damaging effects on your body, especially the skin and hair. Why is the skin and hair so susceptible to sun damage? Because,…
We’re here to address two things: a myth and a unique problem. Let’s begin with the myth that black people don’t need to wear sunscreen. This is a common misconception. Although the melanin in black skin does offer some protection from the sun, it is not immune from skin cancer.…
After a mother had discovered that her first son had cradle cap she would buy products that seem to be doing more harm than good by drying out his hair during the healing process. After realizing that many moms like herself in her community suffered from this, she took this initiative to make organic…
Photo courtesy Angela Basset IG This woman slays… Angela Basset gets better with age and the 57 year old is not slowing down in her acting and directing; she’s now collaborating with medical professionals for creating a skincare line for us. “The American Horror Story actress recently teamed up with her longtime doctor…
