BY: MACKENZIE GALLOWAY
1. Naturally Supple
Founded by Festicia Bovell and Thamara Aridou, American University freshmen, Naturally Supple is a skin and beauty brand that combats dry skin and hair. They sell a "pink shimmer" coconut oil and a all natural SPF shea butter.
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2. Terry Lu Naturals
Terry Lu Naturals is a hair and skincare line that uses all natural ingredients. It was started by a Hunter Phelps, a student at the University of Michigan. The brand promotes diversity in hair and skin, and is suitable for all hair and skin types.
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3. Irie Rock Natural
A Jamaican-owned brand, started by a woman whose grandmother had a small garden filled with herbs and fruit trees, with a rock in the middle of the garden! The owner used to climb on the rock and enjoy the aromas of the garden, which blossomed her love for "all things natural." Products include tea tree oil, witch hazel, serums and an array of body-care products.
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4. Morganics Skin Care
Based out of New York City, Morganics Skin Care is a mother-daughter skincare line that is vegan, non-toxic and cruelty-free. Their products range from shea butter, to face masks, to face oils and serums.
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5. Beija-Flor Naturals
Stevonne Ratliff, founder of Beija-Flor Naturals, started the brand in 2009 after suffering from hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation and several other skin conditions. She wanted to create a brand that catered to women of color, because of the lack of skincare and haircare options at the time. Her line consists of dozens of all-natural skin, hair and body products.
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6. TréLuxe
TréLuxe is a black-owned haircare brand that appeals to kinky and curly hair types. They also promote healthy natural beauty, confident self-expression, and social consciousness.
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7. Amour All Naturals
Created by a natural health enthusiast in Detroit, Amour All Naturals provides natural beauty products and useful holistic health tips along with a variety of products for your face, hair, skin and body. Products vary widely from sugar scrubs, to natural pain relievers to lip balms and natural libido boosters.
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8. Raqi & Bo Body Butter Bistro
Raqi & Bo Body Butter Bistro provides "all natural skin food" that alleviates dry skin by moisturizing the skin with its rich ingredients. Fragrances include: Cashmere & Vanilla, Cucumber & Melon, Sweet Orange, & Citrus & Sage.
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9. Folie Apothecary
Nikisha Brunson, founder of Folie Apothecary, a natural skin and hair care line for people of all backgrounds. Their line offers face serums, all purpose body butters and mists. In french "Folie" means madness and when asked about the name Brunson says,"Why "madness" you ask? Well everyone is a bit mad, especially creatives such as myself, plus everything sounds so good in french!"
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10. Honey Pot Wax Lounge
Based in Los Angeles, Honey Pot Wax lounge is a family-owned and operated business that provides customers with a luxurious experience, serving their customers in waxes, facials, lashes, hair and skincare. Honey Pot Wax products are made with botanical ingredients that will enrich your hair, skin and body and can be purchased online.
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