Actress and entrepreneur Issa Rae curated a shopping guide for ESSENCE of her 10 favorite Black-created or Black-owned brands.
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Meet the people who created these Black-owned companies when others didn't cater to the beauty needs of the Black community.
We curated a list of complexion-perking finds for basically every skin type.
Maya x Kio is a collection of pieces made with fellow entrepreneur, mama and friend, Nyakio Grieco. 50% of the proceeds from this line will be going to organizations that will amplify, celebrate and support Black voices. 14k yellow gold 16 mm pendant with 6 diamonds on a 16-18" adjustable chain.
I present to you my 2020 Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide. There's something here for everyone. Even you, boo!
Finally: The exact order to apply your skincare products, according to dermatologists.
These black-owned skincare brands are changing the beauty industry for the better. Find out more about them and shop our top product picks here.
Nyakio's Anti-Aging Oil is fast-absorbing to help nourish aging skin. A blend of luxurious oils including cold-pressed Manketti and Mafura which are high in unsaturated fatty acids, soften skin for youthful radiance. After cleansing, lightly massage three to five drops onto the face and neck. Use morning and evening. Formulated without: sulfates, phthalates, parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde.
The first piece in a collaboration with fellow entrepreneur, mama and friend, Nyakio Grieco. The VOTE Necklace is part of a Unity line of jewelry with 50% of the proceeds going to organizations that will amplify, celebrate and support Black voices. 14K yellow gold .75” Pendant on an adjustable 16”-18” chain.
A Kenyan Beauty Inspired Brand 'nyakio' Launches Exclusively at Ulta
Nyakio is a cruelty free brand that makes hand-made products using ethically & sustainably sourced natural ingredients from around the globe.
Dr. Dendy Engelman, a board-certified dermatologist, explains why our skin turns red, how to prevent facial flush, and products to avoid.
Check out these products by Kenyan-American entrepreneur, Nyakio Kamoche. Nyakio uses her family secrets to create fragrant oils and scrubs for the body, and scents for the home. I have yet to try her products but the buzz is that...
Founder of clean beauty line, Nyakio Beauty, Nyakio Grieco shares how she's changing the beauty narrative. She is also shedding light on how she turned her pain into purpose and stresses the importance of female friendships.
Here is an offer for a free sampler pack from Nyakio Beauty Products. While I haven’t heard of this line before it seems it is popular on HSN and I can’t wait to try it. Let me know if you will be requesting this one! EXPIRED
We asked some of our favorite Black beauty experts to share the Black-owned brands and products they love to support. Click here for all of their picks.
Maya x Kio is a collection of pieces made with fellow entrepreneur, mama and friend, Nyakio Grieco. 50% of the proceeds from this line will be going to organizations that will amplify, celebrate and support Black voices. 14K yellow gold .75” Pendant on an adjustable 16”-18” chain.
As a young girl visiting her family in Kenya, Nyakio Grieco’s grandparents taught her how to use natural resources to treat the skin. These lessons inspired her to create Nyakio Beauty, the award-winning, clean and green beauty brand that has been a pioneer in the clean beauty industry since the early 2000’s.
Every single product in Nyakio Grieco's extensive beauty routine has been created by a Black or brown beauty founder.
Maya x Kio is a collection of pieces made with fellow entrepreneur, mama and friend, Nyakio Grieco. 50% of the proceeds from this line will be going to organizations that will amplify, celebrate and support Black voices. 14K yellow gold .75” Pendant on an adjustable 16”-18” chain.
Second Life podcast interviews the founder of Nyakio beauty, Nyakio Grieco.
Nyakio is a cruelty free brand that makes hand-made products using ethically & sustainably sourced natural ingredients from around the globe.
SUPERselected is the destination for black fashion models, black fashion designers, black alternative musicians, black alternative culture and black LGBT
Maya x Kio is a collection of pieces made with fellow entrepreneur, mama and friend, Nyakio Grieco. 50% of the proceeds from this line will be going to organizations that will amplify, celebrate and support Black voices. 14K yellow gold .75” Pendant on an adjustable 16”-18” chain. Please allow 2-3 weeks for production.
Tried oil cleansers for acne yet? Inside, we tapped an esthetician for her advice and product recommendations for optimizing your cleansing routine.
Before another Earth Day comes and goes, consider adding any of these top-rated products—known for their environmental benefits—to your daily rotation.
Hydrated, soft skin right this way.
