28 Earth Loving WOC owned business that you need in your life
Written by Summer Sharma
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In an attempt to build up new businesses who are for the planet, I have created a list of 35 Women of color owned businesses that put the Earth first.
If you are anything like me, and are trying to find products and service providers who are actively helping the environment in our fast-paced world, this list is for you.
And while I do believe that consumer choices can only take us so far, it’s great to find businesses that are taking good steps moving forward.
Skincare & Makeup Brands
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1. PLNTGLOW
This Filipina owned skin-barrier friendly beauty products have proudly served over 600 people & are growing by the day!
Their unique White Cast Color Corrector allows you to mix your perfect pigmentation right into your favorite mineral-based sunscreen to create a sheer skin + SPF tint. I’ve honestly never seen anything like it!
Here is Aimeelyn Deleon’s (the founder) Etsy site so you can grab your own.
Kaya Selfcare is a wonderful bath and body shop run by 3 Filipina women who have an amazing mission. They empower people with intellectual and development disabilities while creating waste reducing products. 🤩
If you’re looking for smooth skin, look no further than their Etsy shop.
#flosbeautyco was founded by Xuan (pronounced Shh-uan) after she battled her acne prone skin during her teenage years. Today her face oil has provided many people with vibrant and healthy skin because of it’s clean skin care ingredients. Here is the website if you want to pick up your own bottle.
Powerhouse duo JK Miller and Amanda E. Johnson created a cosmetic brand that is determined to find your perfect lipstick and foundation shade. They found a need for more variety in nude lipstick shades and created the Vegan, paraben-free, non-toxic & cruelty free ~ #mentedcosmetics
With thousands served, you can grab yours here.
My middle school little Indian self is screaming with this small business! Just like founder Radhika Sharma’s childhood, my parents too used to stress the importance of natural & homeopathic remedies.
Her skin care line features Indian favorites like haldi (tumeric) face masks & mehndi on her Etsy site. You can grab yours here.
With no more than 5 natural ingredients per face mask, Jaya Skin is coming into the skincare community with absolutely no BS and is bringing all natural ingredients to you in an easy to use way.
I have to take a second to shout Sravya Adusumilli out from the rooftops! I followed her brand back in early 2021 when Mango People Cosmetic had 500 followers.
Since then, she’s grown a supportive community of over 40K beauty enthusiasts and it’s all because of her products and mission.
Mango People Cosmetics’ products are multi use sticks that are colored by all natural pigments. Like beets, cherries, etc. If you’re thinking about getting one for yourself, run don’t walk!
This skincare brand focuses on eco-friendly and all natural oils for your skin and hair. Their clay masks, rosehip, and moronga oil has transformed user’s skin.
So if you’re looking for a new oil to help fight acne + hydrate, grab yours here.
Founder Luna Seto started her business after learning about the effects coffee has on the skin. Her website states that, “85% of Luna Skin products are made up from coffee beans that have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help beat acne blemishes.”
Personally, I love a good cup of coffee and if it can clear my skin, sign me up!
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🌎 Clean ingredients
🌿 Sulfate-free & Paraben-free
💚 B-Corp Certified Prose is taking the hair world on head while putting the Earth first.
Their custom, like made specifically for you, hair care is unlike the masses you see on the shelves. We all need their products in our life.
I have to tip my hat off to Moumita and all the amazing work she has put into her skin care brand Zaila Skin.
Working full-time + running a successful business is no joke, but this multi-passionate entrepreneur takes on both rolls head on.
If you are ready for Ayurvedic skincare, you have to grab Himalayan Halo Brightening Oil and get your glow on!
You just KNOW that I had to talk about Fable and Mane.
This family founded ayurvedic hair treatments have gained a mass following because of their natural ingredients that are rooted in ancient Indian practices.
If you want some richness in your life, check them out now!
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FASHION WORLD
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Founder Sangeeta handmakes all her beautiful jewelry in San Diego, California.
Her small batch shop is available for wholesale & online orders. Grab your new piece now
Self taught jewelry designer Bhavya Ramesh creates all of her intricate designs with the influence of the Banjara culture.
Her stunning pieces go past the normal necklaces & earrings. They truly push the limits of beautiful adornment and self expression. You can grab your unique set here.
Credits: Photography : @madeart
Model : @elizabethmech
Mua and hair : @bymaniasha
Styling : @harshad.fshn
Clothing: @gauravguptaofficial @gavinmiguelofficial
Retouch : @russeldennis
15. Autumn Adeigbo
This made-to-order, ethical clothing line was founded by Autumn Adeigbo.
Her website states, “ethical and sustainable practices into the sourcing, construction, and distribution of our clothes, which means a bit of a different purchasing experience for you.”
Her beautiful designs have been featured in Vogue & it’s easy to see why.
Grab your newest, ethically sourced piece here.
Sonal and Karnika’s love for fashion, globalism, and culture is seen in their fashion line “Kaanjj.”
They employ artisans that use traditional, “designing, weaving, embroidering and embellishing gorgeous silks, cottons and other traditional fabrics.”
This beautiful mother-daughter duo has some stunning pieces that you need in your wardrobe right now!
This upcycling design studio founded by Lotti Bertello employs a small crew of independent Peruvian seamstresses to handcraft each piece, effectively cutting out the middle man to, “ensure fair wages, safe working conditions and flexibility in their day to day work.”
If you’re ready for a unique statement piece, grab yours here.
Nazia Siddiqui’s teenage self would be so proud of her for accomplishing her goal to be a fashion designer.
Transcend’s sustainable and high quality embroidery sets the brand apart for it’s cross over between beautiful Indian clothes and love for the earth.
If you’re ready for a beautiful piece you can grab yours here.
We all know that ethics in the jewelry industry are sometimes pushed to the side for profit, but Nectar Nectar said, “Nope!”
With their fair trade and artisanal made jewelry, you can have unique pieces from minimalist to chunky that fit all styles.
Indian designer label Little Things Studio has been loved by both Bollywood and Tollywood celebrities and those who put sustainability above all else.
The light and airy pieces are my favorite, what about yours?
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Credit: Moana dress for @flanellemagazine
Styled by @rishulbatra
Photo by @raju.raman
Assisted by @rashikagosain7 @juhisachdevastylist
Muse @mansisii
Sujaya Hazarika is the beautiful and creative soul behind the ethical fashion brand JOSKAI Studio.
Her work has been featured in ELLE, Vogue, and Grazia because of the new ways she approaches and deconstructs clothes.
In my opinion, I LOVE the puffy sleeves.
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Credit:
Photographer - @pretikamenon
Makeup - @_pratikshanair_
Hair - @makeupnhairbyankita
Model - @scarlet.raphael @featartists
Styling - @anchalnotani
Assistant Stylist - @aditi.trip.art.hi
Calling all my loud, fun, and printed fashion lovers! Farm Rio might just be your next sustainable fashion fix.
Their in-your-face, in the best possible way prints speak to my loud and out there style & I KNOW if you’re like me, this is the winner for you.
Instead of reading about it, check them out here.
Sustainable Service Providers & Products
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Calling all product based sustainable businesses!
If you need to move to a more sustainable form of packaging but have no idea where to start, check out s-packaging.
They have generic and custom packaging for all your business needs.
Not entirely sure if its WOC owned, but who doesn’t love a good sustainable wholesale packaging business!
Every successful business has a STRONG brand.
If you can’t communicate what you do or who your business helps & need a design refresh, look no further than Studio Junk.
Anjuli (AJ) is the master mind or as she likes to call herself HJIC (Head Junkist In Charge).
Book her here if you’re ready for that digital make-over!
Writing is hard, and copywriting for sustainable businesses is CRUCIAL in order to communicate what you do clearly to your audience.
Chee Vang is no stranger to this.
She has built her successful business on writing for sustainable businesses because she understands their goals and ethos.
If you need some help generating sales for your sustainable business get in touch with her here.
Georgia Zentrich is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the founder of G-coproducts.
Her natural and sustainable Yoga Mat Sprays are a must for any yoga enthusiast because they are vegan, sustainable and ethically made.
Her online shop is a wonderful world for people who want to combine many loves.
Sarah and Adanla, long time tote lovers took their passion to the next level & founded their own tote bag online store.
They are proud to have long-lasting and affordable products for people who are ready to take on the shopping only with your tote bag challenge!
Katy Impellizzeri has brough package free goods to the LBC! (Long Beach California)
*collective screams*
If you’re ready to get your yum on, sustainably, check out her store!
I remember when Katy was still in the works, saving up for her vision. The fact it’s living and breathing now is amazing and I can’t wait to visit it myself!