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By Essence ·Updated May 4, 2023
Cara Sabin has mastered the art of fulfillment and balance, both professionally and personally. Sitting at the helm of two companies, Sabin holds the titles of President of Beauty & Well-being for Unilever North America and CEO at Sundial Brands, where she was previously the CEO of SheaMoisture. Sabin joined Sundial in 2019 and worked through the pandemic on specific marketing strategies that showcased
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By Danyel Smith ·Updated April 17, 2023
“I’ll take it black,” says Jalen Hurts, “with honey.” This is how the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles orders his coffee. There are layers to this man.
He wants his beverage piping hot, and who can blame him? It’s about to be spring, and Philly is featuring snow flurries. We’re sitting in an empty, yuzu-scented Buddakan dining room, opened early especially for Hurts, as
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By Jailynn Taylor ·Updated April 8, 2023
Hanahana Beauty, a consciously clean skincare, is disrupting the global beauty industry with its mission to increase accessibility, transparency, and sustainability in all aspects of its products. Founded by Abena Boamah-Acheampong, the brand is focused on uplifting women of color and sourcing natural ingredients responsibly.
The idea for Hanahana Beauty was born from Abena’s desire to feel truly confident in her skin.
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated April 7, 2023
For the first full month of Spring, the natural desire to show more skin can not be avoided–and shouldn’t be–after months of cold weather. We’re in the season when body oil is a must-have. As if our community hasn’t made use of oil as a culturally significant product for ages, we need the substance more now than ever before. The key to dewy
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated April 7, 2023
When was the last time you drenched your skin in Glitter?
After the end of fashion month, or more like “beauty” month for some of us, we can reflect to see what beauty trends will stick—and which will fall off—as we embark upon a new season. A trend that has been presented in many varieties, from the full body dusted in sparkles to highlights
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated April 7, 2023
Sometimes we all just need a hard reset.
Whether in an attempt to recover from life or just feel the need to take your self-care a step further, here’s your sign to invest in additional products to boost your daily routine. You may imagine self-care in the most stereotypical terms, like taking a bubble or mud bath with a face mask and cucumbers
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By Alphonso David ·Updated April 4, 2023
Alphonso David is President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. He previously served as chief counsel to the Governor of New York and has served as an adjunct professor of law at Fordham University Law School and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
This year, Black History Month arrived in the wake of the Florida state government’s rejection and censorship of the
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated April 4, 2023
With a new season comes the revision of your current skincare regimen to complement the fluctuation of temperature and ever-changing mood. Although some of us had a warmer-than-usual Winter, the cold weather nonetheless is exciting.
Whether you remove ultra-rich creams and layering serums for more lightweight products to stimulate your natural glow, or your skin needs a bit more this season, here are
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Photo: Getty By India Espy-Jones ·Updated April 4, 2023
By now we’ve all moved past the longstanding “Do Black people need sunscreen?” debate. Yes, we do. Although we all appreciate the power of our skin and the properties it beholds, using an SPF product to promote the beauty and health of our skin is essential to feed our melanin and prevent premature aging–even if “Black don’t crack.”
According to