We’re celebrating July 4 with a sale! Get 30% off your order with code INDEPENDENCE24. Sale ends Friday July 5 at midnight EST. Shop now. “This stuff is heavenly!! I ordered some through Instagram and boy I am NOT DISAPPOINTED!! All options I purchased smell divine and I’ll definitely be ordering more in the future. Thank you from Idaho!!” — Google review from Lindsay Garvey Want to stay stocked up on our products? Try our Subscription Box!  The Subscription Box 1. Is up to 40% off retail price. 2. Allows for the purchase of individual 0.9 oz and 2.5 oz sizes. 3 ..read more

In today’s world – and especially on social media – skincare feels more like a fashion statement than a health routine. The allure of new ingredients and celebrity-endorsed products can be hard to resist, but when it comes to caring for your skin, the best approach is timeless and consistent. Here’s why sticking to reliable, natural skincare products is crucial for maintaining your skin’s health.  The risks of trend-chasing Jumping from one skincare trend to another can disrupt your skin’s natural balance, leading to irritation, breakouts, or even long-term damage. Ingredients in trendy p ..read more

The latest! Viral. Trend.” You know the buzzwords, the catchy clues that draw in eager and hopeful consumers looking for the newest age-defying fountain-of-youth solution (or holy-grail miracle cure).  There was an article recently in Bloomberg Businessweek about how the author herself had bought into one such trend; yet, she fretted that — with all of the misleading, paid-for and fake AI reviews now circulating online — she didn’t know if her product was genuine! BGLHM is the calm in the chaos. We are not “the latest, or viral, or trendy”. What we are is proven. We’ve been arou ..read more

So we turned this popular post from our Instagram into a Facebook ad. It shows Tila scooping our top selling Vanilla Whipped Shea Butter; View this post on Instagram A post shared by BGLH Marketplace | Handmade Body Butter (@bglhmarketplace) Most of the comments on the ad have been about how droolworthy the butter looks, but not everyone was impressed. A few days ago we got this comment; “Those are the only 5 ingredients? Sounds easy to make at home then not gonna lie” This was my response; “Yes  And we have sold raw butter since day 1 for our customers who prefer to whip their ..read more

Summer is here and nothing’s better than the sun’s rays illuminating glowing skin. Here are 4 ways to enhance your natural glow. First things first: Exfoliate! According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, “exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin.” When choosing your exfoliation products, consider your skin type. And remember BGLH African black soap bars are a great gentle exfoliant and skin tightener.  Heart-Shaped African Black Soap Rated 4.86 out of 5 based on 155 customer ratings Select options Seco ..read more

Full transparency, there are many times when I do not feel like moisturizing my skin. Sometimes I have a reason and sometimes I don’t  When I have moments like this, I remember my ‘why.’ Before using BGLH whipped butter, I was very insecure about my skin. I was that person wearing long sleeves and jeans in warm months. This was because I had so many eczema scars and discoloration from years of not giving my skin what it truly needed. Honestly, I almost gave up on my skin. I hadn’t found anything after years of searching, so I figured I never would. This is where my ‘why’ comes in. Instea ..read more

Juneteenth is a (now federally recognized) holiday that celebrates the abolition of slavery in the United States. We’re celebrating with a sale! Enter code JUNETEENTH24 for 30% off your order. Sale ends Saturday June 22 at midnight EST. Shop now. Slavery was abolished 162 years ago. Jim Crow (legal segregation) just 60 years ago. And today I have the freedom – as a black woman – to own a business and serve a customer base of all races, genders and nationalities.  As exciting as this is, I’m also reminded that this is a tough time for black owned beauty businesses. In the past 6 months se ..read more

Over the past few months a cascade of black woman-owned brands have closed, shocking customers and fans. Beauty Bakerie, The Established and Ceylon are all gone. Koils by Nature has declared bankruptcy. Melanin Haircare is crowdfunding investment, and has disclosed persistent unprofitability. June is typically an exciting time in the indie black beauty space. It’s the beginning of outdoor vending season, with Juneteenth smack dab in the middle. This year there’s a definite shift in the energy. Brands are quieter, more anxious. Last year was BGLH’s year of wondering whether we’d make it. W ..read more

Need to stock up but not sure what to get? Here are our current top sellers.  #1 Seller — Vanilla Whipped Shea Butter “It glides on and absorbs quickly. It is not greasy like other body butters. And the smell is AMAZING!!!” — Renee Vanilla Whipped Shea Butter Rated 4.65 out of 5 based on 221 customer ratings Select options #2 Seller — Baby Powder Blended Butter “It’s so creamy and smells sooo good and fragrant, like a floral perfume. It’s one of the most fast-absorbing and moisturizing butters in the line.” — Tiffany Baby Powder Blended Butter Rated 4.24 out of 5 ..read more

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