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3 ways to invite holiday cheer in your life this season

You know Thanksgiving and the holidays are oﬃcially here when the temperature starts dropping, when you feel you need to take a vacation, and when you start craving that special...

Ustawi En Route

September might have been the end of summer but it was the start of new beginnings at Ustawi Skincare. Last month, we celebrated our 1 year anniversary and there was...

Celebrating our First Anniversary

Can you believe it’s been a year of Ustawi Skincare? In these 365 days, It’s been our mission to close the equity gap in the beauty industry, specifically skincare and...

“A Mother’s Love”

Ustawi didn’t just start with a dream, it started with a mother’s love. A mother who was devoted to helping her daughter find the best ingredients and natural recipes for...

The Trailblazers of Black Beauty

It’s February! And yes, it’s Black History Month, but don’t just spend the next 28 days reposting fun facts about African-Americans on your Instagram story. Take the time to actually...

Did you know that 70% of the World’s Population has Melanin-Rich skin?

It was a bit of a surprise to us as well! At Ustawi, we are African, African-American, LatinX, Asian and European – and several combinations. We all know how the...

Three things you need to know about Ustawi’s new product expansion

As we quickly approach a new season, it is time for expansion! Ustawi is bringing you new products to add to your daily skincare routine. These products will become essential...

Ustawi photo shoot takes us back to the Motherland

Best Faces Forward! the Ustawi Photo Shoots We had to literally travel the world to bring Ustawi to life! The wisdom of Africa, the style of France and the energy...

The AGOWA Diamond Pot: Ustawi’s Unique Approach to Zero Waste Packaging

Across the board, Ustawi strives to create partnerships with different companies and organizations to further highlight our commitment to sustainability, giving back to the community and our African roots. This is evident...

Ustawi teams with ChildFund International to support education in Africa.

Interview with Yaikah Joof – Country Director, ChildFund Senegal Philanthropy is in our DNA. Ustawi aims to integrate charity in all our efforts, and our launch campaign to press and...

The Founder of Ustawi on Being a Black Female Entrepreneur, Making Natural Skincare Accessible to Black Women

As a Black woman, I can understand what Black women want or need because of my own experiences.” How does your background influence the mission of Ustawi and your journey as...

Dr Elyse Love on Being a Dermatologist with a Mission to Advance Black Skin Care.

What are the nuances of being a woman and a Black woman in dermatology and how does that influence your work? Yes, definitely there are lots of nuances when it...