In honor of Black History Month, we’re featuring black-owned brands making a considerable dent in the highly-competitive health and wellness space. What’s more, each product helps support the varied needs of women in perimenopause. From vitamins and supplements to hair and skin care to feminine hygiene products, you’ll find something to promote your best health and well-being—all while giving back to the black community. Take a look at these best-selling brands:
Movita Organics Vitamin C 250 mg
As if Tonya Lewis Lee doesn’t have enough on her plate, the award-winning producer and author founded Movita Organics after not finding everything she wanted in a daily supplement. The result is a line of high-performing supplements that check off all the boxes: certified organic, gluten-free, whole-food based, and easy to digest. Women in perimenopause can benefit from the full line of Movita Organics, especially the 250 mg Vitamin C, an essential nutrient that is known to drop considerably during the menopause transition. Take Movita Vitamin C daily to promote skin, bone, and heart health.
GOLDE Matcha Turmeric Latte Blend
Not getting enough sleep? Always feeling sluggish, bloated and a bit stressed out? Welcome to perimenopause—and welcome to Golde, the superfood wellness brand created in a one-bedroom apartment by a 20-something-year-old. How’d she know that her matcha latte would be a lifesaver for women twice her age? That’s because co-founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford is a supersmart businesswoman whose superfood lattes promote everything from mood support, glowing skin, gut health, sustained focus, and that all-too-important boost of energy.
Buttah Skin Aloe Rose Refreshing Mist
Dorion Renaud founded Buttah Skin in 2018, a gender-neutral and customizable skincare line that features shea butter as one of its star ingredients. In the absence of skincare products that catered to melanin-rich skin, Renaud credits shea butter for curing his adolescent acne and ultimately inspiring his multi-million dollar brand. From whipped body butters to facial cleansers, to masks and scrubs, there’s something here for everyone, including the newest addition to the brand, the Aloe Rose Refreshing Mist. Infused with rose water and soothing aloe, this hydrating facial spray doubles as a cooling agent when those hot flashes catch you off guard.
Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo & Conditioner
Hard to believe Monique Rodriquez, founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, started her natural haircare line in her garage. Fast forward to nearly a decade later, Mielle Organics is one of the fastest growing and most successful brands in the business. Initially launching with a single product, Mielle soon expanded to include an arsenal of options such as the Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner designed to encourage hair growth, a plus for women in perimenopause who’ll likely experience hair shedding due to shifting hormones.
Briogeo Destined for Density Hair Serum
Long before founder Nancy Twine launched Briogeo, she and her grandmother were in the kitchen whipping up their own haircare creations. These homemade recipes would become the forerunner to Twine’s wildly popular haircare line which features a collection of high-performing, all-natural products designed for all hair textures. Women struggling with hair thinning due to perimenopause can look to Briogeo’s Destined for Density Hair Serum formulated to strengthen and thicken hair while nourishing it from root to tip.
The Honey Pot Overnight Herbal-Infused Pads with Wings
After struggling with bacterial vaginosis without any relief in sight, Beatrice Gordon founded the Honey Pot Company, a plant-based, chemical-free feminine-care brand specializing in vaginal wellness products. You’ll find organic tampons with biodegradable applicators, menstrual cups, intimate washes and these super absorbent overnight pads that’ll come in handy when perimenopause throws your flow into a deluge.
Black Girl Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
When Shontay Lunday set out to create Black Girl Sunscreen, her mission was twofold: dispel the mistaken notion that women of color do not need sun protection, and provide them with a broad spectrum sunscreen that hydrates their skin without leaving a filmy, white residue typical of most brands on the market. Not only did she complete her mission, she also disrupted a billion dollar sunscreen industry that failed to deliver for black girls. Today, Black Girl Sunscreen has scaled into a thriving million-dollar business with an expanding line of skincare products and top retailers.
Bolden Shea Oil with Vitamin E
Bolden is the brainchild of Chinelo and Ndidi, two Nigerian-born women on a mission to embolden confidence in natural beauty. Created with high-quality and responsibly-sourced ingredients, Bolden features an array of skincare products that address the unique needs of women of color. Their Sweet Vanilla Shea Oil provides unparalleled moisture, absorbs easily and is especially beneficial for women experiencing dry, irritated skin—a common symptom of perimenopause when skin-plumping collagen and natural body oils begin to diminish.
Body Complete Nourish Plant-Based Protein
After having four kids and packing on 80 pounds, Samia Gore decided to have a “mommy makeover.” While plastic surgery helped to reclaim her figure, it wasn’t quite the quick fix she imagined. Gore soon realized she had to adopt a healthier lifestyle if she planned to maintain a lifetime of health and wellness. Along with that realization came her hugely successful brand, Body Complete, a collection of plant-based supplements designed to make managing your weight easier and living healthy a lifestyle.
Harlem Candle Co.
Founder Teri Johnson parlayed her love of fragrances, the sounds of jazz, and the nostalgia of Harlem into a booming candle business. The Harlem Candle Co. found its humble beginnings in Johnson’s kitchen and quickly evolved into a luxury line of scents sold online and in high-end stores across the country. Inspired by icons who helped shape the Harlem Renaissance, each candle evokes the ambiance and majesty of a bygone era. Light a candle, draw a bath, and unwind. Wellness never smelled so good.
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