It’s time to stop sleeping on Nola Skinsentials
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In an era characterized by the detrimental effects posed by climate change, environmentalists and scientists alike are raising awareness of the ecological footprint that the beauty industry imprints on our planet. With this, many people are starting to consider the ethical impact of their own beauty routines by phasing out products which are deemed harmful not only to our skin, but also our ecosystem. But making the switch to clean beauty can be intimidating—between the phenomena of “greenwashing," and the lack of transparency within the beauty industry itself, developing a truly “guilt-free” regimen isn’t an easy task. Nevertheless consumers are examining both the ingredients and the manufacturing practices that go into their beauty products with more scrutiny these days, and one small business has caught the eye of many health-conscious consumers—myself included.
Allow me to introduce Nola Skinsentials—the freshest skincare brand that will help make your transition to a green routine seamless. This Black-women owned brand has carved out an important niche for itself within the independent beauty realm, carrying a wide range of plant-based and cruelty free products designed with the planet in mind. Nola’s creation came about when its founder, Jane, began to notice her personal skincare needs were not being catered to. Given the challenge of finding natural skincare designed for melanin based skin, she created a skincare line of her own. Now, her products are designed not only to benefit melanin skin, but all skin tones and skin types, as Nola sets the standard for inclusive, sustainable, quality skincare.
Nola prides itself on its transparent practices, with all products handcrafted in small batches, made with vegan ingredients, and even sustainably packaged with recyclable containers and biodegradable packing peanuts. Not only does Nola recognize the importance of implementing Eco-friendly practices, but they also emphasize the importance of personal wellness and self-care. Nola’s products are designed to make you look good and feel good; by consciously choosing a natural alternative to the toxic practices commonly seen within the beauty industry today, and by treating your skin to the most essential, beneficial ingredients, Nola helps you glow from the inside-out.
Not sure where to start? Take their interactive Skin Quiz to see which products from their line are essential to tackling your tailored skin-concerns. Nola products are already quite affordable, but if you’re not ready for commitment just yet, Nola’s large trial sizes get you a huge bang for your buck. I’ve used multiple samples of Nola serums and moisturizers, all of which have lasted me well within their 2-8+ week promise. If you’re ready to try it out, here are a couple of my personal recommendations to help get you started on your Nola journey.
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The Brightening-C Serum is the product that first got me hooked to NolaSkinsentials. It works wonders for my dullness and discoloration, and leaves my skin smooth and radiant!
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I love the Oh Whale Aqua Mask for its gentle yet cool feel. It’s great for combatting congested skin, and a portion of the proceeds even goes towards saving the lives of whales!
It’s a matter of time until the rest of the clean beauty community catches onto Nolaskinsentials, and I hope those who try it out love it as much as I do.
Strike Out,
Writer: Macy Browning
Nashville
