Our health issues just don’t come from the foods we eat, it is much more than that. I really, truly, highly recommend that you read and understand this information that I found regarding beauty products being advertised to black women. Why is it that our healthy choices are limited? Read on to find out and continue to check back for more updated articles on this subject matter.
“Black people make up about 13 percent of the U.S. population, but by one estimate, African-Americans’ spending accounts for as much as 22 percent of the $42 billion-a-year personal care products market, suggesting that they buy and use more of such products – including those with potentially harmful ingredients – than Americans as a whole.” This made me so sad to read. 
Come to find out black women are targeted when it comes to marketing beauty products, okay we get that. But what is even more alarming, did you know that these beauty products contained more hazardous ingredients than those being marketed to other races? It just goes to prove that you have to work extra hard to be in charge of your wellness, don’t think that the cosmetic, food, and drug industry is going to be looking out for you. This is why I work so hard to spread the word about being aware of toxic ingredients. These companies are not going to TELL US that their products have harmful ingredients and could potentially damage our health. After all, they are getting rich off of us! It is up to us to do that legwork!
We do know that there is an abundance of cosmetics and beauty products available to the African-American population, however, there are less-hazardous choices available. Simply put…”Because Black women appear to buy and use more personal care products, the limited options could mean they are being exposed to more potentially hazardous chemicals. In an analysis of ingredients in 1,177 beauty and personal care products marketed to Black women, about one in 12 was ranked highly hazardous {…}.” This is one of the MAIN reasons why I was drawn to Posh products and their naturally-based, affordable products. There is no question as to what their ingredients are-you can find them listed right on the website and in the catalogs. There are an abundance of essential oils, fruits, and flowers found in them. NO matter what products you choose, it is my prayer that you choose those that are of a MUCH HEALTHIER QUALITY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. xoxoxoxo
Article source: https://www.ewg.org/release/big-market-black-cosmetics-less-hazardous-choices-limited#.W1k_OdVKiM8
