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Inspired by the Swahili word meaning “together,” Sarah Taylor founded Pamoja, a skin-care brand that prides itself on sustainable vegan products specifically made for those with dry and/or sensitive skin. Sourcing natural, nourishing ingredients, Pamoja’s cruelty-free products include a face cream, a multipurpose beauty oil, a cleansing balm, and organic cotton face cloths. H.H

Based on the ethos of all-natural ingredients and inspired by island life in Barbados, Mr. Blackman’s offers “no-fuss grooming,” through beard oils, moustache waxes, and aftershave balms. The original range is still available through the site, alongside a collaborative range with Mount Gay rum, which includes lime- and mint-scented natural beard products. H.H.

The Essex-based company makes hair and body oils, shampoos, and beard oils as well as a range of shaving bars made from products such as shea butter and kaolin clay. Luxemore is also partnered with the Distant Relatives Project, a nonprofit that supports communities in countries including Nigeria, Jamaica, and Ghana. C.M.

Founded by Samantha Jameson, Founded by Samantha Jameson, Soapsmith is an artisanal bath-and-body company based in London. Their ranges are named after London locations, such as Hackney, Camden, and Whitechapel, and feature products such as body lotions, bath soaks, handmade soaps and hand washes. To say thank you to NHS workers during the pandemic, Samantha

“I have not had a bad-hair day since I created Skimdo,” says Kim Cowans. Her aim was to create a product that could keep the ringlet-y, voluminous complexity of her natural hair but also have the swish and shine she admired in straight hair. It’s gained in-the-know status after being used by FKA Twigs and