{"id":78142,"date":"2025-12-18T10:08:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=78142"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:08:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:08:33","slug":"california-black-health-network-launches-gift-of-clean-beauty-holiday-initiative-to-promote-safer-beauty-choices-and-support-black-owned-clean-beauty-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=78142","title":{"rendered":"California Black Health Network Launches \u201cGift of Clean Beauty\u201d Holiday Initiative to Promote Safer Beauty Choices and Support Black-Owned Clean Beauty Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sacramento, CA \u2014 December 15, 2025<\/strong> \u2014 The California Black Health Network (CBHN) today
\nannounced the launch of its Gift of Clean Beauty Holiday Initiative, a statewide campaign encouraging
\nBlack Californians to choose safer, healthier, and cleaner beauty products for themselves and their loved
\nones this holiday season. The initiative partners with Black-owned clean beauty brands that have
\ncommitted to donating a percentage of holiday sales back to CBHN to support its community education,
\nadvocacy, and health empowerment programs.
\nThe Gift of Clean Beauty campaign is part of CBHN\u2019s Spreading the Beauty Truth – Beauty Detox
\nDays, a program designed to raise awareness about the health risks associated with toxic chemicals in
\nbeauty and personal care products\u2014chemicals that disproportionately impact Black women, Black
\nfamilies, and Black communities.
\n\u201cOur beauty should never come at the expense of our health,\u201d said Rhonda Smith, Executive
\nDirector of the California Black Health Network. \u201cToo many products marketed to Black consumers
\ncontain hazardous chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, fertility issues, and chronic disease.
\nThis holiday season, we are providing a healthier, culturally centered alternative by spotlighting Blackowned clean beauty brands that are committed to safety, transparency, and protecting our community\u2019s
\nwell-being.\u201d
\nThrough the Gift of Clean Beauty initiative, consumers can shop haircare, skincare, and beauty products
\ncreated by trusted Black-owned brands that prioritize clean, non-toxic ingredients. These purchases
\ndirectly support:
\n\u2022 Black clean beauty entrepreneurs
\n\u2022 CBHN\u2019s Beauty Detox Days education and outreach efforts
\n\u2022 CBHN\u2019s statewide \u201cMaking the Healthcare System Work Better for You\u201d initiative
\n\u2022 Programs that help Black Californians navigate healthcare changes related to HR1
\n\u201cClean beauty is community care\u201d. \u201cWhen consumers choose products that honor their health, they also
\nsupport Black businesses and strengthen CBHN\u2019s mission to improve health outcomes for Black
\nCalifornians. This is holiday shopping that creates real impact\u201d, said Charity Faye White, CBHN Program,
\nManager
\nHealth and Economic Impact
\nResearch shows that Black women and girls are disproportionately exposed to harmful chemicals found
\nin hair relaxers, fragrances, skin lighteners, and other products that target Black consumers. The Gift of
\nClean Beauty campaign raises consumer awareness of these risks while offering cleaner alternatives
\nrooted in wellness, culture, and self-determination.
\n\u201cBlack-owned clean beauty brands are leading the way in creating safer products that reflect our heritage,
\nour textures, and our needs,\u201d said Smith. \u201cWe are excited to uplift these founders, expand access to
\ncleaner beauty options, and reinvest dollars back into our communities.\u201d
\nHow the Initiative Works
\nBeginning immediately and running through the holiday season:
\n\u2022 Consumers can explore a curated list of partnered Black-owned clean beauty brands
\n\u2022 A percentage of each purchase supports CBHN\u2019s health equity initiatives
\n\u2022 Shoppers will also be invited to participate in CBHN\u2019s upcoming Beauty Detox Days, a statewide
\neducation push designed to help Black Californians understand ingredient safety, protect their
\nfamilies, and build cleaner beauty routines
\nThe partnership aligns with CBHN\u2019s longstanding commitment to protecting community health, advancing
\nhealth equity, and ensuring that Black Californians have access to culturally relevant information that
\nsupports prevention, wellness, and empowerment.
\nCall to Action
\nCalifornians are invited to shop the Gift of Clean Beauty initiative and learn more at:
\nwww.yourCBHN.org\/CleanBeauty (placeholder) for more information, please contact CBHN at
\naskCBHN@CBHN.info, or call 916-333-0613.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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