I’m so excited today because it’s my first hosting day for Bookending Winter 2020!
If you don’t know what Bookending Winter 2020 is, visit my introductory post here. To follow the rest of my posts for this event, visit the BE Winter 2020 label here.
My first hosting prompt for today is:
Monday 21st December
Prompt Title: Black-Owned Business Day
Prompt Explanation: Showcase one new Black-Owned business that has caught your eye recently.
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One Black-owned business that has caught my attention is Black Girl Sunscreen, founded by Shontay Lundy on the mission to provide sunscreen that does not leave a white cast for Black people and people of color.
There is this weird notion in the Black community that we don’t need sunscreen because our melanin protects us from the sun, so we don’t need it. But we actually do need sunscreen! Not only does melanin need that extra protection, it’s also good for your skin overall.
“I knew that there had to be a solution to the lack of options,” she told Business Insider. “The journey began to find a solution for eliminating white residue and making women of color feel great and look great in the sun.”
“Normally, Black people don’t wear sunscreen because we weren’t taught to do so,” she said. “I didn’t know if anyone would purchase Black Girl Sunscreen — however, I did know that I couldn’t be the only Black girl that was looking for sunscreen.”
And she was right! Before BGS came into my life, I hardly ever wore sunscreen, except when I’m out at the beach, and that’s only occasionally in the summer. Now that I’ve bought my first bottle after so many months, I’m more dedicated to wear sunscreen every day. Especially since it’s so good! It leaves my skin hydrated, soft, clean and makes my skincare routine complete.
Check out Black Girl Sunscreen on their website and social media @BlackGirlSunscreen.
Comment below! Do you use Black Girl Sunscreen? Which Black-owned business do you want to showcase?
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