FOR US BY US: Skin Care Products for Women of Colour
We all know that the international beauty industry does not cater to nor consider melaninated individuals. The ways in which products are produced, marketed and packaged often exclude women of color. Distinguished Diva has created a list of products that are created specifically for women of color by women of color. Caring for yourself can come in many forms, and what you put on your skin and is just as important as what you put in it.
Hi Wildflower Botanica
Fleurs Herbal Body Steam
Made in Brooklyn by Bengali novelist Tanwi Nandini Islam. Tanwi applies sustainable and ethically sourced botanicals from all over the world to cultivate a blend that is both nourishing and alluring at once.
The Afro Hair & Skin Co.
FLOW – Facial Oil
Locally and organically sourced on the English coastline, The Afro Hair and Skin Co. provides skin and hair products that cater to those with melanin and buoyancy. Ibi Meier-Oruitemeka combines hazelnut oil, frankincense, and Blackcurrant seed oil to leave your skin aromatic and moisturized throughout the day.
Farsali
Unicorn Essence: Antioxidant Serum + Primer
Created in Toronto by Sal Ali, the husband of YouTube makeup tutorial guru Farah Dhukai, when he noticed that there weren’t many beauty products available for women of color.
DIMPLE + DOT
Whipped Body Butter
Handmade in Brooklyn, NY Savannah Bundy. Savannah uses all natural products and her kitchen space to bring homemade goodness that can be used on body, face, and hair. The rich texture of this body butter leaves your skin smooth and rich and full of life.
MoMineral UK
Mineral Blush
These products are made specifically for women with dark skins that are often excluded and ignored in the beauty industry. Cultivated in the UK, these products contain SPF that doesn’t leave your skin chalky and dry but uses natural products that promote a healthy glow.
Folie
Prickly Pear Face Serum
Handcrafted in Austin, Texas by single-mother and creator of blog UrbanBushbabes turned entrepreneur Nikisha Brunson. Prickly Pear is rich in vitamin E and amino acids that promote natural collagen production and revitalize the skin.
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Thanks for this list. I am bookmarking it for the future. We need to support these businesses.
The flower steam looks amazing! I love reviewing green beauty products, especially made by small women-owned businesses. You introduced me to a couple of new brands.
Let’s see….. how can I get all of these items and still have money in my pocket!? My favorites are the unicorn serum and the flower steam. Great resource!
I love this article because it is truly hard to find good products for the different hues for women of color. I am booking for future investigation.
Great product review I love that is was made by small businesses owners. The flower steam looks amazing!
I love products made by us for us…thank you for introducing me to new companies.
Thanks for the review….great list! I’m loving the Mo Minerals; I’m adding some of these to my shopping items. Thanks
Thanks so much for this wonderful list!
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I’ll be sure to support some of these businesses. I’m working on changing my skincare routine to include more natural products.
Way to find some amazing products for us. I think I’d like to try the facial oil!
I love finding new beauty products especially when it comes to African American products. Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for this! I’m currently living in South Africa and can say that it has been a struggle to find products that cater to my hair and skin needs.
Bookmarking this. I need to try just about all of these. Thanks for compiling this.
One day I would love to be added to this list. I am loving all of these natural products made by WOC!
Thanks for this list. I will definitely look into trying some of these out.
Thanks for sharing this list. I’m saving this page for future reference. These products sound and look great!
It’s great to see that so many people have worked to fill this void in the beauty industry. Women of color are so often left behind. Job well done!
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Such a great roundup of specialty skin care products. It’s awesome to know these businesses exist and are filling that gap in the market. And that body butter looks divine!
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