Because Sarah Breedlove aka, 

Madam C. J. Walker paved the way. 

Hello, I am Kimberly Hairston-Hicks,  

I started the Good Beaute' Company because after working for 15 years in the Beauty Industry and fighting a losing battle for inclusion for Black Women, I knew it was time to give Black Women the meaningful research, product development, and elevation we deserve.

As a Black Woman and in celebration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, I know my dream became a reality because of Madam C. J. Walker paving the way for Black-owned business owners such as myself.

Madam C.J. Walker rose from poverty in the South to become one of the wealthiest African American women of her time, with $1.25, launched her own line of hair products and straighteners for African American women, “Madam Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower.” She inspired black women to embrace their beauty and she used her position to advocate for the advancement of black Americans and for an end to lynching.

Thanks to Madam C. J. Walker, for laying out the blue print on how to become a social entrepreneur, I now can provide you with the first Vitamin C Skincare Collection Formulated, Tested, and Proven effective for melanin enriched skin and we promise to;

1. Inspire Black Women to embrace their unique beauty and to cultivate a healthy, happy, and good life!
2. Deliver high-performance skincare products that will provide noticeable results for melanin enriched skin types.
3. Donate $1.00 to a non-profit on every product sold that supports educating young Black Women.

God Bless and Stay Safe,

Kimberly 

I know that we continue to be heartbroken by the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many of our people, not to mention our new reality dealing with COVID-19.

As Black women, our role in all of this can take a significant toll on our mental health, and right now, self-care is so important. Taking a few steps back from the chaos in the world and making intentional efforts to care for yourself is crucial to maintaining your mental health during this time. Here are some of my favorite self-care tips that have kept me from being overwhelmed and sad during these dark times. 

SELF-CARE TIPS

Take 10-15 minutes a day to reflect and be grateful: 

Instead of focusing on everything that is not going right in these moments, try starting a gratitude journal to focus on what is and has gone right. I set aside moments every day to be thankful for the things and people that bring me joy. This has done wonders for my mental health. Using this time to reflect on the things that brighten my day and memories that make me smile have made all the difference. 

Start a garden:

I’ve started a garden! The weather is warming up, and I figured why not make some use of the sun. Mine is outside, but there are options for indoor gardens too. Either way, you’ll have to figure out what lighting, soil, and space your desired crops will require. Alternatively, if harvestable aren’t your thing, you can always plant flowers instead! Check out this video of my little patch!

Spa at home:

Part of self-care is being kind to your body. Although we physically cannot make it to the spa, we can still bring the spa in our homes. I usually pick a time when things have settled down in my house (often when my husband and daughter are out of my hair), so I can wind down without interruption. I like to run myself a bath or prepare a steamy shower with my favorite body washes. I light some candles with relaxing scents to set the mood all around the bathroom. During my spa day, I like to go all out and take the extra time to exfoliate my body (give our Vita C Citus Coconut Body Polish a try!). I finish your spa day with your skincare routine with my Vita C collection. Taking intentional moments for yourself during these times has helped me get through it. 

Stay safe and be well!

CODE: STAYWELL

Resources:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention 

World Health Organization 

Mental Health 

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and can often signal when you are neglecting essential nutrients to improve your overall health.

(A) Inflammation in the T-Zone: Liver 

Green leafy vegetables come loaded with an anti-inflammatory and antioxidants, which can reduce toxins out of the blood and nourish your liver. Also, feed your skin with the Vita C Serum for antioxidant protection and collagen production.

(B) Bags under the eyes: Kidney 

Be sure your body is getting enough hydration by increasing your water intake to 3 Liters a day.

(C) Redness and clog pores on your nose: Heart 

Check your blood pressure and make sure you are getting enough fresh air. 

(D) Sagging and lines in jaw area: Hormones 

Give your skin some extra love and care with the Vita C Moisturizer with SPF 50 to hydrate, repair and protect against sun damage and premature aging. 

(E) Breakouts on the Chin: Stomach 

Add Green Tea to your nightly regimen; it promotes healthy bacteria. Also, add the Vita C Cleanser to gently exfoliates and unclog pores as it supports collagen and nourishes your skin.

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A New Year and A New You! How to use the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa to improve your life!

Do you know the meaning of Kwanzaa? It is an African-American celebration of life from 26 December to 1 January, created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 as a ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home.     Dr. Karenga created this festival for Afro-Americans as a response to the commercialism of Christmas. 

Many moons ago when I was an undergraduate at Kean University, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Karenga. I was only in the baby stages of self- awareness and I had no clue about the importance of celebrating our culture, both ancient and current. Now, I fully recognize that many of our issues within the Black Community begin with the LACK OF SELF LOVE AND AWARENESS!

As I approach 2020, The beginning of a New Year and New Decade I started to reflect on how I can better serve my community, my family and myself. So I decided to start with the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa as my Guide! Here are a few recommendations to start living your best life!

Day 1: Umoja: (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

• Create a Family (OR Personal) Mission Statement.
• Host Soul Food Sunday Meals with Family and Friends.

Day 2: Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves. I love Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, her refusal to wear a wig or a weave and embrace her natural hair and still win the crown is an inspiration to all of us to embrace our beaute' EVERY DAY!

• Create A SELF LOVE Affirmation board! 
• Pay a woman a compliment and mean it!
• Embrace Aging. 

Day 3: Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together. As a way to uplift the community my company donates $1.00 of every sale to a nonprofit that is dedicated to promoting education and empowering black girls. But giving back is more than just donating money! 

• Volunteer at least once a month. 
• Donate old stuff that you know you no longer need!

 Day 4: Ujamaa (Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together.

• Support a Black-Owned business.
• Start your own Business!  

Day 5: Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. 

• Bring traditions like Kwanzaa to the spotlight as a way to remind us of just how beautiful our heritage is. 

Day 6: Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

• Recycle! Recycle! Recycle! Mother Earth Deserves it.
• Clean up your local park and neighborhood.

Day 7: Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. 

• Pray without ceasing!
• Meditate and listen to God.

Happy 2020! May God bless you and your family!

 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can be stressful! Regardless of what you celebrate and how you celebrate, we can all agree on how hectic the holiday season can be. Between shopping, traveling, and hosting, it becomes easy to neglect ourselves. Here are a few selfcare tips to allow you to enjoy each moment in fullness and keep you looking Good, Beauté. 

 Stick to your routine and then some. Between flights and constant changes in scenery, it can be easy to slip up on habits, even if you’ve been doing them. It is perfectly fine to set reminders to complete your skin regimen. Late nights and even earlier mornings may through your schedule off. The key to keeping your skin supple and fresh is to be as consistent as possible in your skincare regime.  

1. Take off that makeup. It is no secret that the holidays are full of unconventional hours that result in passing out at the end of the night from sheer exhaustion. Before you crash, remember to remove your makeup. Allowing makeup from the day to sit on your skin as you sleep will clog your pores and increase the likeliness for acne and other unsightly blemishes. Use the Vita C Cleanser to gently exfoliates, dissolve dull surface cells, as it supports collagen, reduces dark spots, and nourishes your skin.
2. Baby, it’s cold outside, so moisturizing. Flights and cold weather together are a recipe for dry and dull skin. High altitudes reduce blood flow to the face, which can snatch your glow. Use two pumps of our Vita C Serum before your flight to keep the glow going.
3. Stay hydrated and Protected. Alcohol, seasonal drinks, and everything but water will be circulating. Be sure to maximize your water intake, at least 3 liters every day and wear your Vita C SPF 50 Moisturizer (even in a winter wonderland). Don’t let chilly temps, clouds or even snow fool you. Those UVA rays are just as damaging in the winter as in the summer. 

On a mission is to improve the lives of Black Women and their skin! 

This month marks a year since we launched the Good Beaute' Company! We've been so blessed to connect with you, listen to you, and grow our company because of your love and support. We are building our company on Kimberly's belief that black women deserve meaningful research, product development, and elevation in the Beauty Industry!

In Celebration of Good Beaute' Turning 1 Use Code: Celebrate to recieve 25% OFF Until 11/4/2019

God Bless you & Stay Beautiful!

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