37. Clean Beauty for All: Ending the Toxic Divide

In honor of Black History Month, Andee and Aimee are shedding light on the intersection of beauty, advocacy, and justice. The reality? 75% of beauty products marketed to Black women contain toxic ingredients—a statistic that highlights the urgent need for systemic change in the industry.This episode breaks down the corporate negligence that has allowed harmful products to remain on the shelves, the disproportionate health risks Black women face, and the economic disparities in the beauty market. The hosts also discuss why supporting Black-owned brands is a key step in shifting the industry toward safer, more ethical practices.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why February is a time to reflect, celebrate resilience, and push for progress.How DEI rollbacks are affecting the Black-owned beauty brands leading the way to a safer future. Why policy advocacy and consumer education are essential for real change.How the fight for clean beauty is about justice and access, not just better ingredients.Tune in for an honest, eye-opening conversation on how we can all take action—from making informed purchases to advocating for policy change. Because clean beauty should be for everyone.KEY TOPICS:02:01 Honoring Black History Month06:13 The Fight for Safer Personal Care Products12:05 Corporate Negligence and Health Risks17:47 The Role of Black-Owned Brands23:53 Action Steps for Change📢 Get involved and take action!The Black Beauty ProjectBLK + GRN: (BLK+GRN)Check out their podcast!Blade + Bloom: (Blade + Bloom)The Wellness Apothecary: (The Wellness Apothecary)Shea Yeleen: (Shea Yeleen)Holy Curls: (Holy Curls)EcoSlay: (EcoSlay)Diva By Cindy: (Diva By Cindy)Coast To The Heart is not sponsored by or paid to promote any of the brands above. These are brands and companies we have researched and want to amplify their significance in the beauty industry.MORE FROM COAST TO THE HEART:Subscribe to our Newsletter and never miss an episode!Ride the waves with us on Instagram:🎙️Podcast: @CoastToTheHeart💛 Aimee:@wonderaimchange🌊 Andee:@becounterforgoodEPISODE CREDITS:Podcast Music: Peppermint by Infraction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Link To The Video⁠⁠