Mary is a chemical Engineer and cosmetic scientist. She started out her brand to fill in the gap for skincare products that specifically cater to people of colour. Having faced her own battles with her skin, she struggled to find the right products. In this episode we discussed the global beauty industries lack of representation, and possible solutions to the problem.
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Mary is a chemical Engineer and cosmetic scientist. She started out her brand to fill in the gap for skincare products that specifically cater to people of colour. Having faced her own battles with her skin, she struggled to find the right products. In this episode we discussed the global beauty industries lack of representation, and possible solutions to the problem.
Abiola launched Modara naturals officially in 2015. The products are handmade using 100% natural ingredients. Many of the ingredients are sourced from Africa. We spoke about the importance of empowering local communities on the continent by sourcing ingredients from farmers. As usual, we discussed one of the most important issues in beauty, colourism, and how widespread it is. It is not only a problem in Africa, but also Asia. It brought us back to the biggest why behind the Reine Afric...
Reine Africaine Podcast
Mary is a chemical Engineer and cosmetic scientist. She started out her brand to fill in the gap for skincare products that specifically cater to people of colour. Having faced her own battles with her skin, she struggled to find the right products. In this episode we discussed the global beauty industries lack of representation, and possible solutions to the problem.
