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.

Holiday Gift Guide - Top 6 Sustainable Brands to Light Up Your Stockings

What in the world is better than holiday shopping? Buying gifts for your loved ones is a quintessential holiday experience. Especially in this day and age, holiday shopping brings joy and a sense of comfort. But this season is your turn to give back not only to your families, but also to the environment. It is imperative to shop sustainably to reduce waste, make a positive impact on people, and a positive impact on the planet. We have compiled a list of vegan, cruelty-free, ethical, and sustainable brands for you to check out! Each brand mentioned below contains an all exclusive Jejune holiday promotional code. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Please read further, and add these brands to your shopping list this holiday season.

Black Dollar Beauty Is A Voice For The Curly Hair Community

The curly hair community is a billion-dollar industry. However, there is a lack of resources that provide insight to places or products that best serve them — specifically the Black hair community. With the lack of diversity and resources, Black Dollar Beauty provides a voice for the curly hair community. They are a professional quiz matched, hair product box curated just for you. As one of the only companies on the market that provide resources to the curly hair community, Black Dollar Beauty are trailblazers destined for success. Check out our interview with the founder, Alicia Burgess.

The Importance Of Having A Healthy Skincare Regimen

COVID-19 has made us spend an unprecedented amount of time in our homes. As a result of having nowhere to go for the past six months, a lot of us have stopped using make-up on a day-to-day basis. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, many people’s eyes have been open to the importance of skincare and how it correlates to our overall health. Maintaining an effective skincare regimen can help prevent acne, treat wrinkles, and help your skin look its best. If you are looking to add to your core basic skincare essentials, make sure to have: a cleanser to gently wash your face, a toner to help smooth and calm skin while restoring nutrients, a moisturizer to use after every time you wash your face (even if you have oily skin), sunscreen for sun protection, and an exfoliator that should only be used once or twice a week. If you need inspiration, check out ethical skincare companies such as Alba Botanica, Acure, Derma E, Mukti, and Skyn Iceland. Continue reading to see a couple of best sellers from each brand’s collection.

Rufescent Lips Is The Perfect Shade Of Red

Born under the desire to find the perfect red lip color for black women, Kristin McIntyre created the vegan and cruelty free beauty brand (or according to her “beauty band”) Rufescent Lips. Rufescent — tinged with red, focuses on one thing, rich red lips, and Kristin’s goal is for these lips to empower other black women to feel beautiful while bringing the revolution. To learn more about Kristin McIntyre and Rufescent Lips, please read our exclusive interview here.

Oyin Handmade: Black-Owned Food-Based Hair Care

Oyin Handmade is the quintessential small business. With humble origins, from the kitchen to selling in stores nationwide, founder, Jamyla Bennu, and her husband manage the majority of the business operations. Wanting to stay true to her all natural upbringing, Jamyla quickly noticed a need for chemical free food based hair products, especially for ethnic hair, in the market. After a run to the grocery store, she started experimenting, and never looked back. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Oyin Handmade.

Sasha Anne is Beautiful

YouTuber, beauty-guru, entrepreneur, Sasha Anne has made a name for herself garnering internet attention through her makeup videos. Her most popular video, with over 60,000 views, is a makeup tutorial inspired by the Darren Aronofsky directed film, Black Swan.

Her love of make-up inspired her to create her own lip gloss beauty line, Teeny Wee Lip Gloss, which was developed and founded by Sasha when she was only 17. Equally as important as her love for makeup is her affinity with animals. Teeny Wee Lip Gloss was designed to be cruelty free as a compassion for all animals and a personal gesture of love for her dog Chloe.

Please click here to learn more about Sasha Anne and her work.

The Sunscreen Company

It is almost summer! All I want to do is go outside and celebrate! But with skin cancer being a real thing, first I need to find the perfect sunscreen. The Sunscreen Company makes natural sunscreen that will protect your skin, without injuring your body or turning you into a mime! To learn more, please click here.

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No Bees Were Harmed/Used In The Making Of Bee Waxed Cosmetics

Meet the all natural, vegan, 100% organic beauty company, Bee Waxed. This family owned business is focused on giving users a clean option for their skin care before and after hair removal. To learn more, please click here.

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We Are All Unicorns

What is better than an all natural, vegan, cruelty free beauty line? One that comes with magic, shimmer, and unicorns! Presto we have Full Unicorn! Please click here to learn all about this amazing beauty line and if unicorns are real…