It is officially Black History Month across the U.S., and for those of us who live out this melanated experience, it is a year-round acknowledgement for sure. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Gorilla Glue girl drama which conjures up multilayered discussions from product liability, to DIY-hacks, to natural hair journeys, and at its core a call for better consumer awareness regarding proper use of cosmetics as well as unusual substitutes.
Black hair is a movement of its own and we have seen drastic changes in market trends as a result of consumer demands over the past decade. Whether tending to one’s own hair a home or consulting with a cosmetics and beauty professional, cosmetics do have the potential to cause great harm, especially when composed of harmful/toxic synthetic chemical compounds not suitable for contact with the skin or absorption into the blood stream. As a result, Natural-hair product manufacturers have seen a sharp rise in popularity while the traditional chemical relaxers “creamy-crack” and synthetic-chemical-laden products have lost market value due to the health and safety concerns -thanks to the accessibility of information via the internet
Unsurprisingly, most consumers switched to all-natural at-home DIY products by new-comers to the market made for us, by manufacturers who have a cultural and experiential understanding as well as the consumers’ safety and wellness in mind. One such product-line is MoeMo’s Natural Hair Really Rocks! MoeMo is the founder and she is originally from Trinidad and Tobago and has been on her own natural hair care journey for over 5years; perfecting the ingredients and packaging to get the best results. The all-natural haircare brand stocks a variety of essential products for all natural hair types made with organic ingredients that are healthy for you, your family and the environment.
Exposure to harmful chemicals is particularly concerning for women, especially pregnant women -because certain chemicals can result in long-term adverse effects such as mental health problem, as well as malformations in utero. Therefore, it is important to support product manufacturers who prioritize creating safer cosmetics. Research shows that chronic health effects have been correlated to harmful synthetic chemicals that were most commonly used in traditional processing methods. So, the next time you reach for that hair care product, take a moment and review the contents, it just might save you in the long run.