The past few years have seen an uproar in the BLM movement, seeking justice for and recognition of the struggles of the Black community. The call for support of the same extended out to small businesses run by various members of the community. There was also a drastic shift towards sustainable consumption that ran parallelly to the BLM protests. The culmination of these divergent points of focus has given direction to 2023. Keeping in mind the current state of the world environmentally and politically, Jejune Magazine has thrown light on some Black owned sustainable businesses, with the intention of empowering the Black community while attempting to heal the environment one purchase at a time.

Sustainable Beauty Trends to Look Out for in 2023

It’s a new year! A new year brings new trends! Beauty continues to grow as one of the leading industries worldwide. Many people are finding their niches in beauty– whether it’s skincare, makeup, or hair care. Because of the high interest in beauty, brands are finding ways to become more creative with their products, addressing specific concerns and/or target audiences. One big trend in beauty is sustainability. People are interested in indulging in beauty products that are innovative, clean, good for the environment, or good for their bodies. Here are a few sustainable beauty trends to look out for this year…

Beauty Beyond Bounds

Gender is not binary. And neither is beauty. As times have changed, the beauty industry has also grown to be more inclusive, whether it be of different skin shades and types, or gender and sexuality. As we enter the new year, we, at Jejune Magazine, have made it our resolution to bring to light brands that transcend binaries, and stand out to be ones that make the most difference in the beauty industry. Let us guide you through makeup and skincare brands that are not only genderless, but also vegan, cruelty free, and non toxic.

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5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Skin Hydrated During the Colder Months

The colder months are upon us! When the seasons change, you may notice the condition of your skin change too. Sometimes the drastic change in weather— from hot to cold— causes the skin to dry. If you’re looking for methods to keep the skin hydrated during the cold season, keep reading. Here are five ways that you can keep your skin hydrated all winter long!

The Holiday Gift Guide You Never Knew You Needed

The holidays are closer than you think! If you are one of those people that shop last minute and are usually in a frenzy, or simply want to gift their loved ones something different or unique this year, this holiday gift guide is definitely for you! Featuring brands from around the world that have something for everybody, Jejune Magazine is here to show you that gifting does not need to be stressful or complicated. Let’s spread some holiday cheer with the perfect sustainable gifts for your loved ones!

10 Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands for Your Fall Self-Care Routine

The season of cozy cashmeres, warm soups and pumpkin spice - fall always calls for some extra TLC for the body and soul. Beauty and skincare are an important way of making sure you feel your best. From eco-friendly skincare, beauty tools and body care products — here’s a list of everything you need to welcome the colder months. Together let’s make sure our favourite products are also in favour of the environment.

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Making Waves with Ethical Vegan Hair and Skincare Brand GRATIUM

GRATIUM is a certified organic vegan hair and skin care brand that ethically produces natural hair and skin care products! Based in the UK, this incredible brand proudly advocates for healthy hair and skin care products without the use of toxic ingredients that prevent all hair types from flourishing. Dedicated to creating organic products that use natural ingredients, GRATIUM has been nominated this year for ‘the best emerging brand’! From their best seller’s Clay Shampoo to their new GRATIUM Conditioner, there are numerous products you will want to try. To learn more about GRATIUM, and their devotion to successfully creating organic hair and skincare products, please read our exclusive interview with the CEO of GRATIUM below.

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Fiona Frills - Changing the Game in Skincare

Fiona Frills, the founder and Gen Z entrepreneur behind Frilliance, is not only a young entrepreneur providing clean, affordable, and effective skincare for teenagers, but she is also a successful YouTube influencer with nearly 1 million subscribers. Frilliance has a wide range of products, such as the cutest heart-shaped pimple patches and a soothing Perfecting Primer + Serum, which you will not want to miss! She also has makeup assortments such as cream blushes, illuminating cream highlighters, and moisturizing lip balms. Her line doesn't stop there, as she also has acne-fighting face masks to help combat the long-term pandemic. Fiona Frills is changing the game in teen skincare by being a relatable and accessible source for teen skincare shopping, and we couldn't be happier. Continue reading to learn more about Fiona Frills' skin care line development journey, as well as her Frilliance routine and upcoming new drops!

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Shop Sustainably With These American-Made Companies

The current climate crisis has consumers eager to shop sustainably with American-made brands committed to eco-friendly manufacturing and shipping. Sustainable companies use organic, nontoxic and environmentally friendly-sourced materials and ingredients in their products, while purchases from the United States help offset harmful transport emissions. Make a difference by shopping for sustainable clothing, beauty and furniture products with these 10 eco-conscious, American-based companies.

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Let Kiyomila Cosmetics Introduce You to Black-Owned Vegan Skincare

Inclusive, Natural, and Vegan? Sign us up! Kiyomila Cosmetics is a black-owned vegan skincare brand based out of London, UK. The cosmetics brand specializes in healthy, vegan products that are catered for individuals experiencing eczema, acne and hyperpigmentation. The inspiration for the brand comes from the founder’s own skincare journey, as she suffered from eczema and hyperpigmentation since childhood. The brand offers a range of body butters, body scrubs and body oil for eczema and body acne. For hyperpigmentation the brand introduced the Fade Away’ face and body butter which is enriched with natural Kokum butter and Buriti fruit and Kukui nut oil. Read on in our interview with the brand to hear more about their product assortment and helpful skincare tips!

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Can Your Skincare Routine Be More Eco-Friendly?

Skincare can be an important way to feel happy and healthy. There are endless products on the market that offer different benefits, but a product's packaging and ingredients directly impact the global ecosystem. The cosmetic industry notoriously produces single-use products made with plastic containers. However, ethical consumers can shrink their footprints and improve their appearance by adopting sustainable skincare routines. Individuals can bolster ecological conservation efforts by using eco-friendly goods. Before heading to the store, it’s important to know what makes certain products more sustainable than others.

Celebrating Black Owned Businesses This Black History Month

Small black-owned businesses rarely get the limelight that they deserve. Therefore, Jejune has compiled a list of environmentally and socially responsible black-owned businesses to celebrate this month and every month thereon. According to Black Owned Now, an online advertising and marketing platform featured within this article, due to national microaggressions and systemic racism, black-owned businesses are inhibited from reaching great amounts of success. Supporting these businesses has a direct correlation to the welfare of the economy and job market, as black purchasing power amounts to $1.4 trillion as of 2021. This list covers a variety of industries, such as: fashion, beauty, advertising, and accessories. Enrich your wardrobe or daily routine by supporting the businesses below!

Black Friday Done Right

November is National Native American Heritage Month! Throughout the month of November, the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of Native Americans are celebrated. Today is Native American Heritage Day, which falls on the same day as Black Friday. Sadly, the celebration of Native American heritage is overshadowed by the sales and shopping opportunities of Black Friday. This holiday season, it is important to be less focused on navigating Black Friday and more each other. However, if we are going to shop on this notoriously indulgent day, it is crucial to keep in mind that it is Native American Heritage Day and give back to Indigenous people of this country. In this feature, we have compiled a list of eleven incredible sustainable Native American and Canadian designers and brands that should be on everyone’s radar!

Fighting Fine Lines and Wrinkles Through Vegan Skincare

Let’s be real, all of us have mentally aged ten years throughout the past year and a half. With all the stress of the ongoing pandemic and the holidays on the horizon, Jejune understands that you need a skincare regime that is just as active as you are. That is why we have compiled a list of skincare brands with products meant to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Though this list is tailored towards anti-aging skincare products, in most of the brands listed below you can shop through a variety of products for various skin types and concerns. Most importantly, each brand included in this list is vegan and cruelty-free. We have also included how some of these skincare brands are giving back to their communities and initiatives they are particularly passionate about. Check out Jejune’s full list of vegan skincare brands below!

15 Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands to Add to Your Fall Routine

The fall equinox has come and gone, and Fall is officially here. A season defined by comfy sweaters, large scarves and chai tea lattes. We are just as excited as you are to welcome the comfy season, that is why we compiled a list of 15 eco-friendly beauty products that you will want to have in your beauty arsenal as the weather gets cooler. The list includes a variety of beauty tools, skincare and beauty products. Each product is made to have both you and the environment’s best interest in mind.

PRESSOLOGY: Care for Your Skin With Biology

Skincare has always been a popular topic of discussion amongst women and has extended to men and young teens in these recent years. Besides aiming to stay young, people are also starting to be more conscious about what they are putting on their skin. With many skincare options trying to achieve youth and health in the skin, PRESSOLOGY fulfills both! The founder, Sally Nasser, uses her knowledge in biology to create a modern skincare line that is clean yet effective in achieving youthful long-lasting healthy skin from a cellular level. The skincare products’ ingredients derived from a various organic indigenous herb that works with the natural harmony of the human body. How cool is that? Read on further on our interview with Nasser to learn more about her organic skincare line and the creative process in incorporating ancient Ayurvedic rituals into their products.

Welcome Summer and Embrace Sustainability

It is everyone’s favorite and most popular season of the year — Summer! Enjoying the warm sunlight with an airy breeze grazing your skin softly or chilling in the outdoors with friends and lemonade in hand is most definitely something everyone has missed after almost two years of being homebound. As the environment is recovering after two years of stillness, why not continue this trend to make our Earth better by supporting some socially aware businesses? Jejune is more than excited to share with everyone a list of some lovely and stylish sustainable brands that we have put together to get you ready for the delightful warm season. Check them out below!

Honoring Juneteenth: Celebrating Black-Owned Sustainable and Ethical Businesses

Juneteenth is in the works to become a national holiday in the USA! And, we at Jejune, couldn’t be more thrilled! Juneteenth is a day dedicated to celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, and we want to celebrate by supporting some amazing socially aware Black-owned businesses! You can impact a community and redistribute economic empowerment in choosing to shop and support Black-owned businesses on Juneteenth and every day. In honor of Juneteenth we have compiled a list of vegan, cruelty-free, ethical, and sustainable brands for you to check out!

Forever Bloom - Forever Young

In many ways, this pandemic has people reevaluating their priorities, but one thing hasn’t changed — we want to stay young for as long as we can! In fact, with many of us feeling like we lost a year, this is more important than ever. So, what do we do? We eat better, stay active, get more sleep, and try not to stress out too much. All great things, but our skin could always use a little more love. Let me introduce you to Forever Bloom, an eco-friendly, doesn’t test on animals, a beauty company that is diving into the idea of cellular regrowth to help keep our skin young! Why treat a symptom when you can attack the cause!? Please read further to learn more about this amazing company and how Jejune is partnering with them on a giveaway and discounts!

Pear Nova Is The Perfect Combination Of Fashion, Beauty and Sustainability

"Nails are accessories, art, a mirror for your mood, the foundation to an outfit, and a conversation starter." Rachel James describes her starting force to found Pear Nova, and reminds us of the importance of the nails. Our nails reflect our personality, style, and even who we are, and we know we don't want to use products from toxic companies anymore. Pear Nova is cruelty-free, 10 free, and vegan because, as a vegan nail brand, health, quality, and inclusivity are what they look for. When Rachel James first Googled“how to start a nail polish brand,” we wonder if she knew she would be so successful that create both a sustainable and fashionable brand. Recently Pear Nova collaborated with The Nova Star Project which is a nonprofit organization devoted to educating, strengthening, and empowering domestic violence survivors for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We talked to Rachel James about the brand, the latest nail trends, and the effects of Covid-19. Please read our exclusive interview below to learn more about Pear Nova.