Jada Pinkett Smith Has A New Vegan Beauty Line & Everything’s Under $8
If anyone knows about self-care, it's our auntie, Jada Pinkett Smith. The Red Table Talk host has been very transparent about her spiritual and self-care journey throughout the years, touching on topics like depression, surviving loss, sexuality, relationships, and entanglements. Now, she is tackling a different matter: skincare - with her new clean personal care line, Hey Humans.
But first, let’s talk about how beautiful Jada’s skin is!
The 49-year-old hasn't aged a bit throughout the years and is quite known for her radiant and flawless skin. She recently shared her restarter skincare routine on Instagram which made waves in the headlines. The lengthy routine included cleansers, oils, an avocado face mask, and LOTS of steam. Although Jada's practice had a variety of products, she believes proper skincare starts from within. She shared in her IGTV post:
"Good skin is not just about what you do to the outside of it. What you put in your body is super important. If you drink a lot of soda, alcohol, eat a lot of junk food, or if you smoke, these are things that can affect your skin."
With the launch of Hey Humans, as a co-founder, Jada is tackling both skincare (as personal care) and sustainability. According to the website, the products claim to be vegan, cruelty-free, and naturally-derived with packaging made of recyclable aluminum. Plus, they are affordable, with all of the products costing under $8.00! Yes, Queen Jada!
The line includes deodorant, body wash, body lotion, and toothpaste. I have personally tried the Hey Humans Natural Deodorant Banana Aloe. I must say the product held up quite well, and the smell is so sweet.
Now let's do a detailed rundown on the Hey Humans products, shall we?
The Hey Humans Body Wash ($5.99) contains jojoba seed oil and other essential oils (not labeled). The combination of essential oils and glycerin contribute to the deep nourishment of the skin. Next, we have the Hey Humans Body Lotion ($5.99); the hydrating ingredients include essential oils, vitamin E, vitamin B, and shea butter. (Disclaimer: This product is infused with fragrance and might not be good for sensitive skin.)
The Hey Humans Natural Deodorant ($5.99) is my personal favorite! The ingredient list is not specified on the Target website, but I promise you it works like a charm. Finally, the Hey Humans Fluoride Toothpaste ($4.89) is not considered a "skincare" product, but it's just as important. The powerfully clean fluoride toothpaste is free of artificial sweetener and sulfates. It's also infused with hydrating squalane, refreshing menthol, and Everice Technology for long-lasting icy fresh breath.
If you haven't been convinced by the ingredient list yet, how about the personal inspiration behind the personal care brand? In an exclusive with Stylish, Jada opened up about where the idea for her new eco-conscious line came from:
"As you may know, personal care is one of my passions, but so is sustainability. As a family, we've loved supporting Jaden on his journey with Just Water. And now we have Hey Humans. Which is the first personal care brand to be 99% plastic free across all categories."
Jada also went into detail on the Hey Humans website on the brand's mission and how we can positively impact our planet:
"Our mission is to reduce plastic on our planet – and that starts with the products we use every day. Turn your daily routines into rituals that make you feel your best and help protect the planet."
Saving the planet while saving our skin? You can count me in! You can buy all of the Hey Humans products exclusively at Target.
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How This New Bond Repair Line Transformed One Mother's Postpartum Shedding Into The Ultimate Curl Comeback
This article is in partnership with SheaMoisture
For Crystal Obasanya, her wash day woes came shortly after her son did. The beauty and lifestyle content creator had been natural for years, but during postpartum, she quickly learned about one reality many mothers can relate to experiencing: postpartum hair loss. “Sis had thinning hair. Sis had split ends,” she shared about her hair changes in a Reel via xoNecole.
Over a year into her postpartum journey, Crystal explained she also had dry, brittle hair, noting that keeping it hydrated before pregnancy had already been “a task.” The 4C natural recalled going from thick hair during pregnancy to a thin hairline due to postpartum shedding as “devastating.” When it came to strengthening and revitalizing her hair, the new SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection was just the thing she needed to elevate her damaged coils to revive and thrive status and get them poppin' again.
SheaMoisture is providing us with the cheat code for transforming dry and damaged strands into thriving and deeply nourished crowns. By unveiling their 4-step hair system, the SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection is equipping you with the tools to reverse signs of hair damage caused by protective styling, heat, and color and is uniquely formulated for Type 3 and 4 hair textures.
The haircare system revives damaged natural hair by repairing and rebuilding broken hair bonds through a game-changing combination of HydroPlex Technology and AminoBlend Complex, a unique blend of fortifying amino acids formulated specifically for curly and coily hair. Scientifically proven to reduce breakage by 84% and make your hair six times stronger (vs. non-conditioning shampoo), the collection infuses your hair with the nourishment it craves and the strength it deserves.
All five products of the SheaMoisture Bond Collection are infused with natural strengthening ingredients like Amla Oil and fair-trade shea butter. The collection consists of the 4-step breakage-fighting Bond Repair system, as well as the Bonding Oil.
“When trying it out, I quickly noticed that my hair felt revived and renewed, and my curls were so hydrated,” Crystal said while using the Amla-infused Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner. “I also felt my hair strands were stronger.” So much so that the influencer felt brave enough to get her hair braided shortly thereafter. “I can definitely say that I will be keeping it in my hair wash routine,” she added in the caption of her Reel about her positive experience using the products.
SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection is making bond-building a key player in your wash day routines and the purveyor of life for thirsty manes. Because who doesn't want stronger, shinier, happier hair?
Step One: Bond Repair Collection Shampoo
Rejuvenate your hair with SheaMoisture Bond Repair Shampoo, your go-to solution for luscious locks. Packed with hella hydration power, this shampoo adds moisture by 60% while removing buildup without stripping your strands. This shampoo gently cleanses impurities while significantly enhancing shine, smoothness, and softness.
The Bond Repair Collection Shampoo is the first step in the 4-step Bond Repair system, all of which are powered by the uniquely formulated AminoBlend, and HydroPlex, SheaMoisture’s technology that rebuilds hair strength at its core.
Step Two: Bond Repair Collection Conditioner
Tailored to repair styling damage, this creamy conditioner locks in 12x more moisture than standard non-conditioning shampoos, boosting damaged hair strength by 1.5x with significantly less breakage. The creamy SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Conditioner deeply hydrates, enhances manageability, and leaves your hair looking healthier and shinier.
Step Three: Bond Repair Collection Masque
This Ultra Moisturizing reparative masque is a moisture-rich game-changer for those dealing with the aftermath of hair damage caused by styling. The SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Masque delivers 13 times more moisture compared to non-conditioning shampoos, ensuring your hair feels nourished and soft. Designed to repair and rejuvenate, this masque significantly strengthens damaged hair — making it twice as strong while reducing breakage.
Step Four: Bond Repair Collection Leave-In Conditioner
Elevate your curl game with SheaMoisture’s Bond Repair Collection Leave-In Conditioner. Lightweight and hydrating, the Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner provides 12x more moisture than non-conditioning shampoos and tames frizz with 24-hour humidity control. Designed to define curls and coils, the leave-in conditioner enhances softness and shine allowing you to detangle effortlessly.
Bonding Oil
The SheaMoisture Bond Repair Collection Bonding Oil is a multitasking all-in-one formula that acts as a heat protectant and provides the hair with moisture, strength, shine, damage protection, and intense nourishment. This lightweight oil not only offers 24-hour frizz and humidity control but also fortifies your tresses, making them up to 5 times stronger with significantly less breakage.
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Draya Michele And Jalen Green Address Backlash Over Age Gap In Their Relationship
Romantic relationships with significant age gaps often attract heightened attention and scrutiny, especially when they involve an older woman dating a much younger man.
This criticism is usually viewed as a double standard, considering society's general acceptance of couples like Jay-Z and Beyoncé or Julius Tennon and Viola Davis, where the male partners are over a decade older than their female spouses.
The debate surrounding age gaps in celebrity relationships reignited in March when Draya Michele, a 39-year-old former reality star and entrepreneur, revealed she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, 22-year-old Houston Rockets player Jalen Green, after nearly a year together. Immediately following the announcement, Michele, who has two sons from previous relationships, faced massive backlash due to the couple's 17-year age difference.
In response to the scrutiny, Michele posted a quote on her Instagram story, which has since been deleted, suggesting she was comfortable with being "misunderstood." The post read, "Get comfortable being misunderstood. Only a fraction of people will be able to truly grasp your essence. You are not on anyone else's timeline of comprehension."
Since then, the couple welcomed their daughter in May and maintained a relatively low profile regarding their relationship. However, during a recent outing in Hollywood, Michele and Green shared their thoughts with TMZ about the criticism they have received.
Draya And Jalen On Age-Gap Backlash
When asked about the online chatter surrounding their relationship, Michele revealed the couple's strategy for dealing with negativity. "We try to stay off the internet and not really listen to that kind of stuff," she explained.
Green echoed this sentiment, stating they don't care about the public backlash. The former Basketball Wivesstar elaborated that they strive to live as normally as possible by blocking out the hate.
“We block it out and we mind our business,” she stated.
When questioned about why she was facing scrutiny despite the pair looking the same age, Michele disclosed that the entire ordeal was strange.
“I don’t know what people’s problems is,” she said. “We are two adults– being in love. I don’t know why that would rub people the wrong way. It’s kind of weird. Love is love at the end of the day.”
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