Johnson & Johnson Vet Rachel Behm Joins The Entrepreneurial Ranks With New Microbiome-Focused Inside-Out Brand Layers

The microbiome—bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses that blanket humans internally and externally to fend off disease, aid in digestion, bolster immunity and even regulate emotions—isn’t limited to the skin or the gut, so Layers doesn’t restrict itself...

Locked In To The Loc’d Community, Haircare Brand Peculiar Roots Is Blossoming

“You have to be strong within yourself to get locs. I have several companies, but, if I show up in a meeting tomorrow, I’m going to be perceived differently because people may have negative stereotypes about locs. Even...

After Over 50 Years In Business, Heritage Store Undergoes Its First Rebrand And Enters Target Doors Nationwide

Heritage Store was doing spiritual skincare before it was cool. It’s very au courant these days for beauty brands to have a mystical aspect to their identities. Many sell crystal-infused formulations, cast spells...

Why Alchimie Forever Waits A Year And A Half Between Product Launches

When Alchimie Forever introduces Kantic Light Clarifying Cream later this month, the skincare and body care brand will reach 17 stockkeeping units. While that may seem like a fairly sizable number, it hasn’t arisen from repeatedly releasing...

Biography Tells Its Story Of Active Face Oils At Clean Beauty Retailer Onda Beauty

When Linda Alixe Thompson launched Olie Biologique in 2012, its face oil forte was an anomaly in an American market that considered oils a strange proposition for skincare. In the ensuing years, face oils became so commonplace...

Terre & Botanique Wants To Make Wash Day Sustainable

When Stephanie Moody began her natural hair journey five years ago, it wasn’t without issues. She dealt with itchy and flaky scalp, and extremely dry hair. Moody checked out YouTube tutorials to gather...