Natural Beauty Products From Women of Color
8 Must-Have Natural Beauty Goodies From Women of Color
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Regardless of how you feel about natural beauty products, we're here to suggest that there's always room for them in your regimen (yes, even if you're high maintenance). Chemical-free beauty goodies that don't leave you feeling a tinge of guilt after every use is a win in our book. From a luxurious shea butter body moisturizer to a lightweight face oil, here are some of our go-to natural beauty products available right now. And since we're all about #BlackGirlMagic around here, we've reserved this roundup exclusively for products created by women of color. Grab that wallet, stat!
The Afro Hair & Skin Co.: Bloom Omega Healthy Hair Oil
A nourishing oil is the perfect way to revive thirsty tresses. This rich formula, created by natural beauty and wellness expert Ibi Meier-Oruitemeka, is loaded with camelina seed oil and organic thistle oil to strengthen and rebuild your hair's texture. And the benefits don't stop there. This versatile product can be put to work as a daily styling aid if your hair is in need of sheen or an occasional hot oil treatment.
Buy it: The Afro Hair & Skin Co. Bloom Omega Healthy Hair Oil ($29)
Karité: Crème Corps Hydrating Body Cream
Once the cooler months roll around, a rich body moisturizer becomes a necessity. Cute packaging aside, this moisturizer, created by three sisters from Ghana, is the solution for dry, sensitive skin. It's packed with unrefined shea butter sourced from Ghana, unrefined coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, as well as rosemary and West African rooibos that are filled with antioxidants.
Buy it: Karité Crème Corps Hydrating Body Cream ($46)
Belle Butters: Black Currant and Lavender Oil Cleanser
Regardless of how bomb your makeup look is on any given day, it has to rinse off without any fuss. With this gentle cleanser, you'll enjoy the benefits of carrot oil and black currant oil to keep skin looking supple and refreshed, along with lavender, which combats acne flare-ups. Plus, it comes with a handy pore cleansing pad (reserve it for two to three times a week) for deeper cleansing action.
Buy it: Belle Butters Black Currant and Lavender Oil Cleanser ($30)
S DOT Beauty: Soaked Coconut Milk Bath
Sometimes the thought of taking the extra few minutes to draw a bath can be far from relaxing, but this product will change that. This milk bath contains a blend of coconut milk, Pink Himalayan salt, and oatmeal to lock in moisture. There's also geranium and bergamot oils along with organic lavender flowers for an added dose of luxury.
Buy it: S DOT Beauty Soaked Coconut Milk Bath ($24)
Georgia by Jodie Patterson: Luxury Skin Oil
If you're stressing over your skin this Winter, a body oil just might be your savior. Created by Jodi Patterson, a Brooklyn, New York-based social activist and mother of five, this luxurious body oil contains avocado oil, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil, so skin stays nourished all season long. A tip from the founder: slather it on slightly damp skin for an extra boost of moisture.
Buy it: Georgia by Jodie Patterson Luxury Skin Oil ($60)
FolieApothecary: Prickly Pear Face Serum
There are only two words to describe this lightweight Prickly Pear Face Serum: triple threat. Founded by lifestyle blogger Nikisha Brunson, this serum hydrates, soothes skin, and helps combat aging with just a few drops. And don't underestimate the power of this under-the-radar oil. Prickly pear oil is loaded with good ingredients, including vitamins E and K, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, as well as Omega 6 and 9.
Buy it: FolieApothecary Prickly Pear Face Serum ($76, 1 fl oz)
Urban Hydration: Coconut Oil Daily Moisturizer
Curly girls live for a daily moisturizer that doesn't leave hair feeling heavy. This all-natural product, which can be used on wet or dry hair, is packed with coconut, argan, and avocado oils. It not only adds a pretty sheen to your tresses, but it also keeps frizz and pesky dandruff at bay.
Buy it: Urban Hydration Coconut Oil Daily Moisturizer ($12)
A'Naturelle: Turmeric Facial Mask
Ladies with acne-prone and oily skin know how effective turmeric can be in a beauty routine. This turmeric facial mask has anti-inflammatory properties to help keep skin calm and it's also meant to unclog pores and treat uneven skin tones.
Buy it: A'Naturelle Turmeric Facial Mask ($17)
