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2nd Annual Pride in Your Pattern: Black Hair Expo!

March 3, 2024 by Winnie Okello

The 2nd Annual Pride in Your Pattern: Black Hair Expo will be hosted by Drexel university’s Center for Black Culture is almost here, join the session on Saturday April 13th 11am – 3pm in Ghall

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What’s New at CSR?

August 6, 2021 by Crista Esposito

HIYAAAA!!! Welcome to Cosmetic Science Review, or as we like to say CSR! Have you noticed the updates to the platform in recent months? Before we get into the changes

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Beyond the Hype: Black Beauty and the Cosmetics Industry

February 15, 2019 by Winnie Okello

For most women of color, especially women of African descent, the cosmetics industry has traditionally been a minefield to navigate. Whether it was makeup, hair products and accessories, skincare and

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Representation Matters: Why We Need More Black-Owned Beauty Brands.

February 8, 2019 by Winnie Okello

“Coffee,” “almond,” and “medium deep” are not the only shades of black skin, but you wouldn’t know that by browsing a drugstore beauty aisle. For decades, black beauty brand owners

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InstaNatural Revamps Ingredient List

October 23, 2018 by Winnie Okello

Cosmetics brands are reconsidering their standards on ingredient inclusions as consumers continually push for safer, more eco-friendly products. Florida-based personal care brand Instanatural has announced the removal of several ingredients

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Natural Face Toners For Radiant Skin

August 22, 2018 by Winnie Okello

Beauty experts will agree that daily facial care is necessary to achieve healthier and glowing skin. Skincare goes beyond simple cleansing -Toning is an integral part of maintaining beautiful radiant

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Ethical Consumerism: Plastics and the Cosmetics Industry

April 5, 2018 by Winnie Okello

Consumers and businesses alike are paying increasing attention to ethics and moral values when making purchasing decisions. This translates into choices framed by concerns about the environment, sustainability, animal welfare,

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Black-Owned Nail Polish Companies To Consider

March 5, 2018 by Winnie Okello

Women spend nearly $1 billion dollars annually on nail polish, and one survey revealed that 33% of women own at least 25 bottles of nail polish. The industry consists of

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The Informed Consumer: Better Decision Making in Cosmetics Selection

January 15, 2018 by Winnie Okello

Like many life decisions, too much information leads to confusion, while too little leaves one indecisive. When it comes to cosmetics, it’s pretty much the same; too much information without

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Burt’s Bees: Beyond Chapstiks

January 13, 2018 by Winnie Okello

The name Burt’s Bees has traditionally, almost iconically been associated with lipcare products made with natural ingredients. Burt’s Bees was founded in summer of 1984 by Burt Shavitz and Roxanne