How often do we really think about the products we slather on our faces, spray on our hair and apply to our nails? Personal-care products are such a part of […]
Tag: Beauty
Which Toxins Did YOU Apply Today?
The following is an excerpt from Heather White’s investigative report, “Skin Deep,” published in the Fall 2014 issue of Ms. Join the Ms. community today and take a digital copy of the issue […]
In the Latest Issue of Ms.: The Ugly Side of Personal-Care Products
The average woman uses 12 personal-care products a day filled with 168 ingredients, many of which contain toxic substances. Contrary to what you may assume, the Food and Drug Administration […]
Good Riddance to Dov Charney
At this point, it seems Dov Charney is better at making headlines than unisex tri-blend T-shirts. After years of rumors, allegations and lawsuits, the founder and CEO of struggling clothing […]
U.S. Army Releases “Racially Biased” Hairstyle Regulations
Sgt. Jasmine Jacobs of the National Guard in Georgia has always plaited her hair into two twists around her head. She has been in the military for six years and […]
Who’s (Miss) American?
With the outrageous social media backlash directed at Miss America winner Nina Davuluri, you would think it was the first time a woman of color took home the tiara. But […]
The Femisphere: Fashion and Beauty Bloggers
It’s no big secret that both the fashion and beauty industries have significant issues that make them a challenge for many feminists. While there are certainly hosts of concerns within […]
Gabby Douglas is Not Her Hair
“Are you kidding me? I just made history. And you’re focusing on my hair?” That was 16-year-old Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, bravely echoing singer India.Arie’s anthem, “I Am Not […]
What “Fast Fashion” Costs Us
The first time I stepped into Forever 21, I was amazed: A store at the mall actually had clothes I liked, at affordable prices, bearing “Made in the USA” labels! […]
How Does Nicki Minaj Influence Black Girls?
Nicki Minaj is poised to make a splash with her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, on April 3. After head-turning appearances at the Grammys and the NBA All-Star Game […]