Episode 12 Who Owns Emily Rata? Why Are Black Beauty Stores Rarely Owned By Black People? Conspiracy Theories & Wellness Influencers, Customised Skincare For Black Skin.

In this week’s show, I am joined by Darian Symone Harvin, Founder of Beauty IRL, a newsletter covering beauty at the intersection of politics and pop culture. Her writing can also be found at New York Times, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, and The Cut. We discuss Emily Rata’s attempt to buy herself back, QAnon and the wellness industry, and ask why black beauty stores are rarely owned by black people. In Praise Of … is Murad’s Invisiscar Resurfacing Treatment and on  Talking Points,  Noelly Michoux , the co-founder of 4.5.6 Skin, the new groundbreaking  personalised skin care brand for darker skin tones. She discusses the necessity for such a brand and how the industry still continues to negate the needs of black people.