5 Curated Products by Black Women
Refreshed May 12, 2021
EP celebrates women of all shapes, colors, and sizes like the palettes in your makeup kit. Today, I am highlighting a few ethical products created by black women. Who doesn’t love extra melanin? 💜
I found a new favorite website for visionary products created by black women 😍
Meet BLK + GRN (Black + Green)
BLK + GRN curates natural products handcrafted by Black artisans and entrepreneurs. We partner with the best Black-owned brands that are creating specialized products that support a holistic + healthy lifestyle.
Our brands boldly feature women of color in their marketing and branding.
Our brands take quality, sustainability, and integrity seriously.
From perfecting your skin routine, to cleaning your home, to establishing a self-care routine, BLK + GRN has you covered.
Their chic website is super easy to navigate. I’m kind of obsessed with the overall look and feel of the site. They sell beauty and skincare products, home goods and cleaners, jewelry, tea, menstrual products, baby products, and more!
To see all the black women who create these products, click here.
“Shop Black 365”
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Black Honey Cleanser by MARLA RENE
This cult-favorite doubles as one of the best cleansers for melanin-rich skin and goes the extra mile as a deep treatment mask that nourishes, restores, and pampers.
Raw Honey — contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that brightens the complexion, evens out skin tone, and lightens scars and age spots. As a humectant, raw honey, draws moisture to the skin and is perfect as a gentle cleansing solution for even very sensitive skin
Jojoba Oil — a super nourishing and hydrating oil that provides amazing anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
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Sweet & Salty Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub by Hunnybunny
With the scent of sweet roses, this oil-infused Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub cleans deep into pores, sweeping away dead skin cells for smoother, clearer skin. Apply it on your feet or body for an all-over polish and luxe spa treatment at home.
Skin Softening. Coconut oil combined with the gentle exfoliation of pink Himalayan salt helps unclog blocked pores. The jojoba oil locks in moisture as the vitamin E works as a powerful antioxidant to help protect skin from free radical damage.
Cherry oil — Cold pressed from sweet cherry kernels, this unexpected vitamin A oil lightly moisturizes dry skin, promotes cell renewal, and improves the elasticity of skin.
Rose oil — Made from rose petals, rose essential oil is a natural astringent rich in antioxidants. It’s perfect for clearing pores and minimizing breakouts. Plus, the fragrant scent makes it over-the-top amazing.
Coconut oil — With healthy saturated fats, acids, and natural Vitamin E, coconut oil helps skin retain moisture, keeping things healthy and smooth.
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Women’s Daily Vitamin by Motiva
Everything essential. Tailor-made for women. We’ve created a single multivitamin that addresses the specific needs of women: breast and reproductive health, bone density, heart health, digestion, energy, immunity, and stress reduction. Using a proprietary GPM™ fermentation process, our multivitamin ingredients are individually grown in a dual prebiotic and probiotic culturing process that binds the vitamins and minerals to glycoproteins, making them easy to digest and easier to absorb. It’s simply whole fruits, vegetables, and herbs cultured to their best state so you can be your best self.
Contains 100% or more of FDA daily recommendation of Vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6,
B-12, C, D3, E, K-1, iron, zinc, selenium, manganese, chromium, niacin, folic acid, and biotin
60-times higher bioavailability than conventional vitamins
Fermentation process increases antioxidant effect
Gluten-free
Dairy, meat & egg-free
Non-GMO
ICS certified organic
Allergen-free for shellfish & nuts
Made in the US
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Original Golde Turmeric Powder by Golde
A nourishing blend of turmeric, ginger, and other wellness-boosting botanicals in the Original GOLDE Turmeric Powder to charge up for the day. The superstar ingredient, turmeric, is a powerful adaptogen that promotes balance, glowyness, and well-being from within.
Adaptogenic and Anti-inflammatory. Try adding this Ayurvedic powder to your oatmeal, smoothies, or chia pudding. It’s the perfect way to nourish at the start of your day (makes approximately 30 servings).
Turmeric: The golden detoxifier, turmeric is an Ayurvedic root that helps the liver effectively detoxify the body and decrease inflammation.
Ginger: Ginger can do it all: promote better digestion, reduce inflammation, improve brain function, and help regulate blood sugar.
Cinnamon: The compounds in this spice helps give the body anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting goodness. Plus, cinnamon has been shown to help curb sugar cravings.
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10-Free Nail Lacquer by MISCHO BEAUTY
The gorgeous Mischo Beauty collection is chip-resistant, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and made without artificial fragrance.
Toxins are never the trend with Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquers. Formulated without toxic chemicals or carcinogens, Mischo is free of the dirtiest ingredients in the beauty industry.
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