Ingestible And Vaginal Health Specialist Love Wellness Launches In Target Stores Nationwide

Love Wellness’ latest milestone is entering Target—and it’s a meaningful one for Lauren Bosworth, founder and CEO of the ingestible and vaginal health brand. “I grew up going to Target with my mom,...

These Entrepreneurs Are Encouraging Black Women To Take Command Of Their Sexual Health

Yoga teacher turned entrepreneur Ashley Asatu, founder of The Yoni Day Spa, is constantly reminded why she was compelled to create her wellness company to cater to Black women underserved and frequently mistreated...

The Challenges Indie Brands Face Moving From Direct-To-Consumer To Retail Distribution

In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 12 brand founders and executives: When did you make the leap from direct-to-consumer distribution to the retail channel, and what were hurdles you...

Curlsmith Raises Series A Funding To Fuel Its Ambition To Become A Global Haircare Leader

Curlsmith, already the top textured haircare brand at Ulta Beauty, aims to be the top textured haircare brand globally. It’s received a major boost in its effort to get there from a series A funding round led...

Sustainable Deodorant Brand PAPR Secures Funding From L’Occitane’s Venture Arm And Cristina Carlino

Just over three years since Procter & Gamble scooped up Native and Unilever purchased Schmidt’s Naturals, PAPR is emerging as a deodorant player to watch. The direct-to-consumer brand owned by Los Angeles company Paper Cosmetics and focused...