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 Iftiimo is an Australian-based black-owned natural beauty brand. Qatan Sagaale, a clinical research professional and beauty enthusiast, created the brand. With a strong background in clinical research and a strong passion for beauty, the combination of beauty and clinical research made perfect sense. As a result, a line of highly researched, high-quality skincare and haircare products made with the finest natural ingredients has been created. The exceptional, almost poetic brand name "Iftiimo" was inspired by the Somali word "Iftiin," which means "to shine, glow, or light." A fitting name for a company that manufactures natural hair and skin care products that nourish, protect, and uplift. After years of frustration, deliberation, and experimentation, Qatan was inspired to create Iftiimo. The realization that the hair and skincare markets lacked high-quality naturally derived products that catered to people of color fueled the brand's growth. Ifti

 Ekspresyon Naturel is a natural skincare brand based in the United Kingdom that is committed to producing high-quality, sustainable natural skincare products that nourish, soothe, and protect the skin.  Ekspresyon Naturel is a cruelty-free natural skincare brand based in the United Kingdom. Myrlande Holborough, a certified organic skincare formulator, founded the company. Myrlande is a natural skincare enthusiast who is determined to provide high-quality, effective products that nourish, protect, and rejuvenate the skin. Ekspresyon is a Haitian Creole word that means "expression," and Ekspresyon Naturel translates as "Natural Expression." Myrlande's products are all-natural, toxin-free, vegan, and cruelty-free. Every product is made with sustainability, natural healing, protection, and rejuvenation in mind, with the word "natural" at the very heart and soul of the brand. Ekspresyon Naturel is a brand that believes in the power of naturally derived ski

Madamfo Luxe Basics T-shirt  Luxury fashion brand Madamfo Luxe has used simple style in the form of minimal apparel to support  the Red Movement in South Africa, a social impact campaign to eliminate period poverty in the country. Madamfo Luxe is the brainchild of brand clarity coach and fashion marketing expert Louise Darko. The seeds for the brand Madamfo(mah-dahm-fo), which means "My friend" in the Ghanaian Twi language, were sewn during the silent murmurs of the 2021 global lockdown. Madamfo Luxe quietly burst onto the scene with subtle yet bold and vibrant pieces that effortlessly envelop and accentuate the female form. Madamfo Luxe Pebble Print Co-ord is currently available on pre-order.  The social impact aspect of Madamfo Luxe is poignant and fundamental, as an African Luxury brand  that creates luxurious pieces to amplify unapologetic feminity. The Red Movement is a powerful and necessary cause for Madamfo.  3 in 10 girls in South Africa miss up to one week of school

Natel Allen, founder of Telle Moi  Natel Allen is a true trailblazer and powerhouse . Natel is the founder of luxury and cruelty-free nail polish brand, Telle Moi. The brand launched in 2019 after Natel found it increasingly difficult to find her perfect nude nail polish. After a long and fruitless search for a nude polish that would suit her skin tone, she decided to create her own nail polish shade.  Natel runs her nail polish business from home in Essex, United Kingdom. The idea for the brand came in 2018 and it was officially launched in 2019 with four stunning nude shades.  Allen is a Business and Law graduate and she currently operates Telle Moi alongside a full-time job at a London University.  Champagne Drippin' Telle Moi nail polish  Natel works tirelessly to handmake and distribute most of the nail polish products for the Telle Moi brand. With bold, vibrant and classic simple shades, Telle Moi is becoming a staple amongst vegan beauty enthusiasts and beauty junkies in ge

  Unforgivingly Pur Natural products  If you have been reading our content on Black Lives Global on Medium, then you will know that our sole mission is to fight to elevate Black-owned brands as much as possible. One such brand is the fearless and unapologetic brand Unforgivingly Pur. The Canada-based brand is the brainchild of sisters, Cola and Rochelle, and the story behind the inspiration for the brand is beautifully touching.  The independent natural body care and wellness brand launched in 2014 after the tragic passing of concert pianist, Cola's 10-year-old son. The sisters recognised the critical need to focus on radical self-love and physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. At the soul of the brand are natural, pure and clean beauty and wellness products.  Not just self-love from a physical perspective but from a holistic standpoint. The products simply won't provide you with the comfort you need if you don't recognize the need to love yourself from within.  Unforg

  As a black-owned brand owner myself, I think it is vital that we support each other. The highly-publicized murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked major outrage within the black community and they served as a catalyst for the support of Black-owned businesses on a global scale. However, it shouldn't stop with a Black Lives Matter slogan on a mug or tee. It shouldn't stop at Blackout Tuesday and other online initiatives to bring attention to the suffering of the black community.  Supporting Black-owned businesses should be a lifestyle. We should make a conscious effort to support black businesses. In this article, I am going to be highlighting the importance of supporting black-owned brands and I am going to list a few brands that you should be supporting right now.  Here are four reasons why you should be supporting black businesses right now.  Builds and Strengthens Communities  When we all make a very conscious effort to support black businesses it strengthens a