In partnership with The Junior Network, Maria-Gold Tongo explores the best black-owned beauty brands that have been formulated with darker skin tones in mind. Combining wisdom passed down through generations with the best of contemporary skincare, discover the new wave of beauty brands that are inclusive, luxurious, and sustainable too.
As a young black girl, I believe it is important for us to all highly prioritise self-care. By this, I mean whatever feels good to you, and is good for the soul; a little bit of escapism that nourishes us both internally and externally. And to me, skincare is the ultimate feel good recipe.
Black owned sustainable skincare isn’t a rarity but a growing commodity. Within the black community we are delving deeper into how our beauty regimes impact both people and planet, aiming to make more responsible choices from start to finish. This includes ensuring ingredients are all naturally sourced, vegan, cruelty free (not tested on animals), as well as using packaging that is, or can be, recyclable or biodegradable.
Building a natural and sustainable beauty routine is a way to preserve, restore and relax our bodies and minds, as well as an opportunity to support brands with a positive social impact. However, melanin enriched skin can sometimes be more complex to deal with when buying from common labels, unless of course, they have the range and make a conscious effort to focus on deeper-coloured skin tones. So, with that being said, below is a selection of great black-owned and black-focused sustainable skincare brands for us all to purchase, understand and retain knowledge from.