Every day, Black women and girls make choices about the personal care products they use. But how often do we stop to consider what's really in those products?
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The recent enactment of the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act marks a milestone in cosmetic regulation, addressing concerns about harmful chemicals present in personal-care products. This groundbreaking legislation not only underscores Oregon's commitment to public well-being but also sets a precedent for the beauty industry nationwide.
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The movement to revolutionize beauty standards for Black women is gaining momentum. This movement is about more than just changing the way Black women look
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As we tread the intricate pathways of beauty standards and racism, we come face to face with an ingredient that is profoundly affecting our health - fragrance. It's a toxic chemical ingredient that carries more than a whiff of prejudice, it stands as a pillar in shaping our understanding of beauty and impacts our well-being.
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Aigner's personal health struggles inspired her to switch to clean beauty products. In middle school, she was diagnosed with Graves Disease, which caused her body to produce too much thyroid hormone.
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The concept of "clean beauty" has become increasingly popular over the years, with people becoming more aware and conscious about what they put on their bodies.
Read MoreClean beauty is all about using natural and non-toxic ingredients to take care of your skin. For Black women, who often face unique skincare challenges, incorporating ingredients like turmeric and vitamin C into your routine can be especially beneficial.
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A few things that are true: It is time to put the hair relaxers using lye to rest - if you haven’t yet & leave-in conditioners & hair oils should be not disrupting our estrogen levels and hormones. No hair product with hormone disrupting chemicals listed in the ingredients list is worth the increased risk of breast cancer. Especially as Black women.
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Talc is often found in products that feel velvety smooth - like eyeshadow and face & body powders. Women who have used baby powder were at twice the risk of getting ovarian cancer. It’s an act of violence to be utilizing racism to capitalize on Black women, who have historically been taught that smelling good is directly attached to their worth and value in this world.
Do you think about sustainable packaging when you make a purchase?
If you’re like the majority of Americans, the answer is going to be “hardly”.
That needs to change… especially when you consider that 70% of packaging from the consumer products goods industry is not recycled. That means most of what we use end up in the landfills.
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Sure, read the ingredients. You know that. But do you know why? First things first. Ingredients are listed from highest to lowest based on the amount of the ingredient - or the concentration, if you will - that is in the product.
This can be a negative on two fronts.
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We spend time focusing on creating a safe and thrive-friendly environment in terms of friendships, relationships, work environments, food, family members, thoughts, habits, etc. But when does that extend to your skincare? Why doesn’t that include your makeup? Do you think about removing toxicity from your detergent? Toxic is toxic.
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Even with its water base, skin toner is often found to be infused with skin-hugging ingredients. Think things like tea tree and aloe, antioxidants and acids.
The whole purpose of toner is to remove the impurities from your face and leave with you a fresh face before treatment products are applied.
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PEGs are often used as a means to thicken products and to soften products. That is because they are moisture-carrying agents. The ugly side of that is that they also enhance a product's ability to penetrate…been associated with multiple forms of cancer. In addition, this contaminant has been linked to long-term damage to our nervous systems.
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Black women are 2x more likely to face fertility issues and yet we are ½ as likely to seek out medical help and receive treatment.
When we do go seek treatment or medical advice we are often met with prejudice from physicians. This bias often manifests itself as a perceived need to shame us surrounding our sex lives and even going so far as blaming the average weight of Black women.
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Think of every product you use as a bigger part of your overall health. It’s difficult to consider that what you’re putting on your eyelid could be contributing to some serious health issues. Because none of us naturally assume that putting eyeshadow on your eyelid can travel through your body and ultimately contribute to the growth of a tumor on your ovaries.
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If you’re anything like me you already know that as Black women we are consistently trying product after product in the search for the one that is going to 1) help us regrow our edges to their natural luster and 2) keep us in that luscious place once achieved. Trial and error can be exhausting, so let me be a shining light for you.
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Talc is the uninvited Real Housewive that shows up in all the powder related products.
Even in the powder products that are made for our little queens. Look no further than this recent publication. Studies found talc and asbestos in over 2,000 makeup products sold in the past two years.
Let’s start by talking about why it’s important for you to be properly moisturizing your face. It has been indicated, by some research, that Black skin does lose moisture a bit faster.
But properly hydrated skin helps to reduce skin problems in several ways. One, the skin on our face sheds at a faster rate and needs hydration to repair. Two, it helps to maintain your skin’s overall balance by encouraging elasticity and giving you more youthful looking skin. Third, properly moisturized skin keeps flare ups at bay - because dry skin can cause buildup and clogging of pores.
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We use an average of 20 gallons of toothpaste in our lifetime, and while we aren’t necessarily ingesting it - the lining of our mouth still allows it’s ingredients to enter our bloodstream. Let’s highlight a few of the ingredients you should be watching for & avoiding and why.