In the rolling hills of upstate New York, a remarkable discovery would transform the skincare industry – a unique “superhero plant” now known as Echinacea GreenEnvy™. This patented botanical, exclusively used by Farmacy Beauty, boasts an impressive distinction: its root contains 300% more antioxidants than traditional Echinacea. Committed to environmental sustainability and product integrity, Farmacy…
Author: Candace
Reviewing Chocolate Kinks & Kurls
Juanita Henderson’s journey began with a mother’s love, wanting her daughters to embrace their natural hair and skin. When her children expressed discomfort about wearing their natural hair, this Fort Wayne, Indiana mother transformed her concern into action, creating the Chocolate Kinks & Kurls (CKK) brand. As a Kurl Koach, Henderson developed specialized hair and…
Finding Paradise in CDF Skincare
In the lush gardens of Trinidad, a young girl’s dreams blossomed among the flowers, eventually growing into CDF Skincare – Champ de Fleurs, meaning “field of flowers” in French. Founded by Ginger-vee Carter, this luxury skincare line brings the healing touch of Caribbean botanicals to beauty routines worldwide. The inspiration behind CDF Skincare runs deep…
Reviewing Vanessa Simmons’ Skincare
This Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting Vanessa Simmons. Vanessa rolled out her new line of natural face and body products at Beauty Kitchen Boutique in Boulder City. Her product line, Sugar Me, features all-natural, cruelty-free skincare products handmade in the US. In the brief moments that we spoke, Vanessa shared how important it…
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
A Holistic Approach to Depression and Mental Wellness Like many ailments, depression doesn’t discriminate. Your socioeconomic status, gender, race, or age won’t shield you from its debilitating impact. However, your lifestyle choices – from diet to physical activity and environmental factors – may influence your mental well-being more than you realize. As someone deeply invested…
Praising BLK + GRN
Imagine a marketplace where 46 Black artisans come together, united by twin passions: celebrating the African diaspora and embracing sustainable living. This is BLK + GRN, an all-natural marketplace that’s transforming how we think about wellness products. At its core, BLK + GRN’s mission is simple yet powerful: connecting Black families with carefully curated, chemical-free…