The Beautywell Project

The Beautywell Project The Beautywell Project aims to end skin-lightening practices and chemical exposures.

Individuals live in a healthy lifestyle and embrace their identity and culture.

Cohort 13 is officially here! Last week, we kicked off our newest group for the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership In...
09/27/2026

Cohort 13 is officially here!

Last week, we kicked off our newest group for the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative. Over the past 7 years, this program has brought together incredible young women, and you can already tell from these smiles how great Cohort 13 is going to be! 

We are excited for another round of growth, leadership, and community wellness. Join us in sending a warm welcome to Cohort 13!

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Toxic ingredients don’t always show up on the label. That’s the real issue.At The Beautywell Project, every single skin-...
08/17/2026

Toxic ingredients don’t always show up on the label. That’s the real issue.

At The Beautywell Project, every single skin-lightening product we tested in labs that contained mercury—and other hazardous chemicals—never listed them on the packaging. Consumers literally have no way of knowing what they are putting on their skin.

That’s why we launched The Beautywell Project Database. It’s an open resource—available to view in multiple languages—where you can search lab-tested products, learn about chemical exposures, and protect your health.

Explore our database and Knowledge Hub here:
https://thebeautywell.org/data/database/

Happy ! 🌟At , empowering young women to lead healthy, self-loving lives is at the heart of our mission. Through our You...
08/12/2026

Happy ! 🌟

At , empowering young women to lead healthy, self-loving lives is at the heart of our mission. Through our Youth Wellness & Leadership Initiative, we’re building the next generation of public health champions and community leaders. Today and every day, we celebrate their brilliance, voice, and achievements! ✊🏿✨

08/12/2026

Hiring: Program Manager (30 hrs/week) 📢

Are you passionate about public health, health equity, and community leadership? The Beautywell Project is looking for a Program Manager to lead our high-impact initiatives!

In this role, you will drive change across several key areas:
✅ Youth Leadership: Managing social media ambassadors and digital advocacy.
✅ Community Training: Certifying salon professionals as health advocates.
✅ Media Partnerships: Working with ethnic media to spread vital health information.
✅ Systemic Change: Organizing our 2027 Stakeholder Conference.

The Details:
💰 Pay: $29 per hour
⏰ Schedule: Part-time (30 hours/week)
📍 Location: Hybrid (St. Paul, MN)
🌴 Benefits: 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ready to make an impact? 🔗 View the full description: [thebeautywell.org/jobs/program-manager] 📧
Apply today: Send your resume to [email protected]

Join us in driving policy and systems change to build a healthier, more equitable future! 💚✨

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We’re hiring! The Beautywell Project is looking for passionate students to join our Youth Leadership Campaign.If you car...
07/24/2026

We’re hiring! The Beautywell Project is looking for passionate students to join our Youth Leadership Campaign.

If you care deeply about social justice, public health, and community empowerment, this part-time role is an opportunity to make a real impact. As a youth leader, you’ll help educate young people on colorism, skin-lightening practices, mental health, and toxic cosmetic chemicals through digital advocacy and community outreach.

What you will do:
Lead & create online awareness campaigns
Participate in advocacy and wellness initiatives
Receive weekly trainings and mentorship

Ready to lead the movement for health equity?

📩 To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]!

Our Executive Director, Amira Adawe Amira Adawe, has published a new article on her Substack, The Global Beauty Brief.Th...
07/15/2026

Our Executive Director, Amira Adawe Amira Adawe, has published a new article on her Substack, The Global Beauty Brief.

This piece focuses on the chemical dangers of skin-lightening inside the home and the deep psychological scars left on young girls. When children grow up hearing negative comments about dark skin from the adults they love, they internalize that trauma. It damages their self-esteem from the ground up, impacting their confidence, education, and how they interact with the world.

Countering this cycle is exactly why Beautywell started the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (YWWLI) seven years ago—to protect our girls and support their social, emotional, and leadership wellness.

Please take a few minutes to read, share, and subscribe.
Read the article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/amiraadawe/p/in-the-air-they-breathe-impact-of?r=1zt8b8&utm_medium=ios

Happy 4th of July from all of us at The Beautywell Project! 🇺🇸We wish you a safe and joyful celebration today as you spe...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from all of us at The Beautywell Project! 🇺🇸

We wish you a safe and joyful celebration today as you spend time with family, friends, and neighbors.

We are so proud to serve you every day. Join us in creating healthier communities:
https://thebeautywell.org/

Celebrating the incredible young women who completed Beautywell’s Young Women’s Wellness & Leadership Initiative cohort ...
06/15/2026

Celebrating the incredible young women who completed Beautywell’s Young Women’s Wellness & Leadership Initiative cohort 12! 🎉

Over the past several weeks, participants explored wellness, leadership, self-advocacy, and community building while developing skills to support their personal and professional growth.

We are so proud of each participant for their dedication, growth, and accomplishments throughout this journey. 💚

Congratulations to this inspiring cohort—we look forward to seeing the impact you’ll continue to make in your communities and beyond.

What began as research on skin-lightening practices uncovered another concerning trend.While conducting research and fil...
06/08/2026

What began as research on skin-lightening practices uncovered another concerning trend.

While conducting research and filming a documentary on skin-lightening, Beautywell Executive Director Amira Adawe heard women describe an unexpected side effect of prolonged use: their faces appeared thinner or “hollowed out.”

To restore facial fullness, some women reported using unregulated weight-gain products—revealing a troubling cycle driven by beauty standards and a lack of consumer protections.

This experience led to a deeper investigation into an overlooked public health issue affecting women across East Africa.

We’re grateful to The Observer for highlighting this important story and helping bring greater attention to the health impacts of harmful beauty practices.

Read the full article: https://observer.co.uk/news/international/article/reverse-ozempic-epidemic-putting-east-african-women-at-risk

Our mission is to end colorism, skin lightening, and chemical exposure—but what do these terms really mean?Colorism, ski...
05/29/2026

Our mission is to end colorism, skin lightening, and chemical exposure—but what do these terms really mean?

Colorism, skin lightening, and chemical exposure are silent public health issues. Although they are prevalent and pervasive around the globe, they are rarely spoken about openly.

We want to change that. The Beautywell Project aims to destigmatize these topics, empower our communities with knowledge, and end these systemic cycles of harm one step at a time through:
📚 Education & Advocacy
⚖️ Regulations & Policy Change
🌱 Community-led Initiatives
✊🏾 Youth Empowerment
🤝🏾 Developing systems of support and resources for impacted communities

Knowledge is power. Swipe through our guide to see how these three issues connect, and let’s start breaking down the cycle together.

For more information, visit our Knowledge Hub and Product Database:
🔗 thebeautywell.org/data

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