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Friday, January 3, 2020

Evelyn Lozada’s Cannabis-Infused Skincare Line Will Give You a Natural Glow

Evelyn Lozada

Evelyn Lozada is a woman who wears many hats. She is a mother, business owner, author, and reality TV star. As an entrepreneur, Lozada has pursued a number of ventures and she recently launched a jewelry line and cannabis-infused beauty line, BX Glow. Lozada is known for her fashion style, and now, her line of lifestyle products to help women look and feel their best.

One of the ways that she is doing that is with her BX Glow From Within beauty line. After having a health scare of her own, Lozada decided that she needed to explore clean skincare products, which ultimately led her to formulate her own. Cannabis offers many health benefits and after exploring natural ways to improve her health, Lozada began to incorporate cannabis into her health routine.

BX Glow is a collection of four CBD-infused beauty products to help cleanse, hydrate, exfoliate, and make your skin glow. The products are all-natural and pay homage to Lozada’s beloved Bronx community.

We recently caught up with Lozada about her new line and entrepreneurial journey.

Black Enterprise: You’re transitioning into the beauty and cannabis industry. What made you say yes to this pivot as an entrepreneur?

The idea for the skincare line came from a health scare that I had. I was traveling and realized I was experiencing inflammation. I had to go through everything that I was eating and the products I was using. We don’t realize that certain products that we use affect your body from within.

So, I didn’t know where this was stemming from I had polyarthritis (Polymyalgia Rheumatica). I couldn’t bend down or workout. For one year I couldn’t really do anything. And, that is where the journey started for me.

Formulating a natural skincare line

What was it like going into the lab and choosing the ingredients to create organic products for the line?

I enjoyed every step of the way! Cannabis really helped me through that health scare. I wasn’t really informed about cannabis prior to the health scare. I didn’t want to take the medication that they [doctors] were trying to prescribe to me. Some doctors want to prescribe you temporary fixes and I’m just not that girl.

I didn’t want to be dependent on medication so I started using cannabis products. I started with CBD pills, creams, ointments, and I would even drink CBD water. That’s what gave me the idea to try to put CBD in the eye cream and in the moisturizer. Because of how it could help with inflammation and puffy eyes. I didn’t want it to really smell like anything that’s too floral or, you know, it’s not for me personally, I like things that are super clean but It was really a fun journey to be able to kind of just try different things to put into the skincare. So you know, it doesn’t have any artificial dyes. It doesn’t have any synthetic fragrances

Cannabis-infused products are the go-to right now in the beauty industry, but, there are a lot of people who are still doing their research and learning about why they should implement it in their daily routines. What are some of the benefits of using products like BX Glow?

Anything that you put on your skin or in your body, anything that’s natural from the earth is always the best way to go. So, you know, whether that’s like your diet and skincare, you know, I’m going the natural route without having a bunch of different ingredients and is the best way to go. So I mean, that’s always the advice that I get go all-natural.

What advice do you have for others looking to enter the beauty and cannabis industry?

I set up meetings with different companies and labs to find the best fit. So, it’s important to take your time. Read, do your research, and set up meetings.

I ended up taking different meetings with different people to be able to help me with this journey because this is something new for me. I’m not a cannabis expert, but you have to be able to surround yourself around people that have done the research and that can educate you on what you’re trying to do.

The BX Glow From Within set includes:

BX Glow Daily Cleanser Refining Radiance

cannabis-infused skincare

Reveal a brighter complexion each day with this purifying, stimulating, refining cleanser featuring an exclusive HylaSmooth complex that helps the skin look firmer, plumper and hydrated. With brightening licorice root and antioxidant-rich coffee seed extract, the skin is deeply cleansed to reveal its natural luminosity and clarity


BX Glow Hydra-Cream With Cannabis

cannabis-infused skincare

This lightweight, yet deeply hydrating facial cream plumps, nourishes and moisturizes skin with its exclusive HylaSmooth complex. Evening primrose oil with skin-soothing emollients and natural Cannabis sativa flower extract reduces the appearance of puffiness and lessens the signs of aging. Achieve that “lit-from-within” glow with skin-loving, natural botanicals, and clean ingredients.

BX Glow Exfoliator Instant Glow

cannabis-infused skincare

This instantly brightening gentle exfoliator deeply cleanses and clears skin of dulling debris with organic lemon peel powder coupled with plum seed oil, natural squalane and marula oil —all rich in omega fatty acids to replenish, moisturize and protect. Mineral and vitamin-dense sea kelp along with powerful green tea antioxidants nourish and protect as exclusive HylaFresh technology provides an energizing rush of invigoration.

BX Glow Eye Cream With Cannabis

cannabis-infused skincare

Look well-rested and vibrant with this botanically rich eye cream featuring EnergixFirm complex. An exclusive combination of naturally derived Cannabis sativa flower to help de-puff skin, caffeine and green tea to reduce the appearance of dark circles, and pomegranate oil to treat fine lines for youthful-looking, bright eyes.

To learn more about BX Glow and Lozada click here.

 



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Here’s Why Serena Williams Doesn’t Have Any 2020 New Year’s Resolutions

Serena Williams

We’re just three days into 2020 and many of us have already failed to keep our New Year’s commitment to a new diet, stricter workout regime, or vow to save more money. Sigh. Serena Williams, however, doesn’t have to worry about the struggle of keeping New Year’s resolutions. Why? Because the tennis superstar was smart enough not to set any in the first place.

In a new interview with Vogue, the 38-year-old sports icon revealed that she doesn’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. “I always say it’s about the lifestyle, not a moment,” said Williams, explaining that she values consistency over any short-lived effort. “After how long I’ve been around, [I’ve realized] it never really happens,” she continued. Instead, “I just try to focus [year-round] on how I want to live my life; I definitely love being healthy and eating healthy and rejuvenating my body.”

According to a study published by The University of Scranton, only 9.2% of people will successfully achieve their New Year’s goals, while 42.4% fail to keep their resolutions each year. Meanwhile, 64% of people abandoned their resolutions after just one month, reports Forbes.

Rather than making a list of impractical, overly-ambitious resolutions, some experts suggest that you set a list of attainable and simplistic goals.

For instance, if your resolution is to lose 10 pounds by summer or stop eating fast food, then change that into a goal to become more productive and active on the weekends. Join a gym, hire a fitness trainer, or make plans with an accountability partner to workout every week on a set day. You can also jump-start your goal of living a healthier life by committing to eating at least one piece of fruit and one veggie a day, Black Enterprise reports.

Others say the practice of self-kindness can help you get back on track after falling short on a commitment or having a weak moment. Whereas, on the other hand, when you beat yourself up, you become discouraged and are more likely to give up.



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Here’s Why Serena Williams Doesn’t Have Any 2020 New Year’s Resolutions

Serena Williams

We’re just three days into 2020 and many of us have already failed to keep our New Year’s commitment to a new diet, stricter workout regime, or vow to save more money. Sigh. Serena Williams, however, doesn’t have to worry about the struggle of keeping New Year’s resolutions. Why? Because the tennis superstar was smart enough not to set any in the first place.

In a new interview with Vogue, the 38-year-old sports icon revealed that she doesn’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. “I always say it’s about the lifestyle, not a moment,” said Williams, explaining that she values consistency over any short-lived effort. “After how long I’ve been around, [I’ve realized] it never really happens,” she continued. Instead, “I just try to focus [year-round] on how I want to live my life; I definitely love being healthy and eating healthy and rejuvenating my body.”

According to a study published by The University of Scranton, only 9.2% of people will successfully achieve their New Year’s goals, while 42.4% fail to keep their resolutions each year. Meanwhile, 64% of people abandoned their resolutions after just one month, reports Forbes.

Rather than making a list of impractical, overly-ambitious resolutions, some experts suggest that you set a list of attainable and simplistic goals.

For instance, if your resolution is to lose 10 pounds by summer or stop eating fast food, then change that into a goal to become more productive and active on the weekends. Join a gym, hire a fitness trainer, or make plans with an accountability partner to workout every week on a set day. You can also jump-start your goal of living a healthier life by committing to eating at least one piece of fruit and one veggie a day, Black Enterprise reports.

Others say the practice of self-kindness can help you get back on track after falling short on a commitment or having a weak moment. Whereas, on the other hand, when you beat yourself up, you become discouraged and are more likely to give up.



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Thursday, January 2, 2020

Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and more to headline Coachella 2020… see the full list

Coachella has announced the lineup for their 2020 Festival and it’s full of hip hop’s biggest names. 

Travis Scott, Frank Ocean, and Rage Against The Machine will headline the annual event that spans two weekends at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. 

DaBaby, Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, City Girls, Big Sean, and Swae Lee are among the other acts that will take the stage. Lana Del Rey, FKA Twigs, Daniel Caesar, and 21 Savage will also join the long list of performers at the event that’s sure to draw music fans and celebrities from across the country. 

Megan Thee Stallion lands first major high fashion campaign!

Last year’s festival featured performances from Ariana Grande and Childish Gambino, who unveiled his film Guava Island, starring Rihanna. Kanye West performed his Sunday Service on Easter.

Coachella 2020 goes down April 10-12 and April 17-19. Weekend 1 is sold out but tickets for Weekend 2 will goo on sale on January 6. 

Real reason why Solange pulled out of this year’s Coachella

Check out the full line up:

(Sandy) Alex G
100 gecs
21 Savage
88rising’s Double Happiness
Adam Port
Alec Benjamin
Ali Gatie
Altın Gün
Amber Mark
Amyl and the Sniffers
Anitta
ANNA
Anna Calvi
Ari Lennox
Aya Nakamura
BADBADNOTGOOD
Banda MS
beabadoobee
Beach Bunny
Beach Goons
Bedouin
Big Sean
Big Wild
BIGBANG
Bishop Briggs
black midi
Black Pumas
Black Coffee
BROCKHAMPTON
Calvin Harris
Caribou
Cariño
Carly Rae Jepsen
Cashmere Cat
Channel Tres
Charli XCX
Chelsea Cutler
Chicano Batman
Chris Liebing
City Girls
Code Orange
Conan Gray
Crumb
Cuco
DaBaby
Damian Lazarus
Daniel Caesar
Danny Elfman
Daphni
Dave
Denzel Curry
Detlef
Disclosure
Dixon
DJ Koze
DJ Lord
Doja Cat
Dom Dolla
Duck Sauce
Duke Dumont
Ed Maverick
ela minus
Ellen Allien
Emo Nite
Emotional Oranges
Epik High
Erick Morillo
Ezra Collective
Fatboy Slim
FKA twigs
Floating Points
Flume
Fontaines D.C.
Frank Ocean
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
Friendly Fires
GG Magree
girl in red
Giselle Woo & the Night Owls
GRiZ
Guy Laliberté
Hatsune Miku
Hayden James
Hot Chip
IDLES
Inner Wave
J.I.D
Jai Wolf
Jayda G
Jessie Reyez
Joji
Kim Petras
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Koffee
Kruder & Dorfmeister
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Kyle Watson
Kynda Black
L’Impératrice
Lana Del Rey
Lane 8
Lauren Daigle
Ленинград (Leningrad)
Lewis Capaldi
Lil Nas X
Lil Uzi Vert
Lost Kings
Louis the Child
Luttrell
Madeon
Malaa
Mannequin Pussy
Mariah the Scientist
Marina
Masego
Matoma
Megan Thee Stallion
Melé
MIKA
Monolink
Mura Masa
NIKI
Nilüfer Yanya
Noname
Olivia O’Brien
Omar Apollo
ONYVAA
Orville Peck
Pabllo Vittar
Paco Osuna
Peggy Gou
Pink Sweat$
Princess Nokia
PUP
Rage Against the Machine
Raveena
Rex Orange County
Rich Brian
Roddy Ricch
Run the Jewels
Sahar Z
Sama’
Sampa the Great
Sara Landry
Sasha Sloan
Satori
SebastiAn
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Skegss
SLANDER
Sleaford Mods
slowthai
Snail Mail
Steve Lacy
Summer Walker
Swae Lee
Tchami
Testpilot
The Chats
The Comet Is Coming
The HU
The Martinez Brothers
The Murder Capital
The Regrettes
Thom Yorke | Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes
Tiga
TNGHT
TOKiMONSTA
Travis Scott
Viagra Boys
VNSSA
Weyes Blood
Whipped Cream
Yaeji
YBN Cordae
YUNGBLUD

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