Shining a Light on BIPOC-Owned Brands
In our Wellness Department, we prioritize products that are good for our bodies and our planet. We are champions of small businesses with big ideas and continue to fill our shelves with amazing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)-owned businesses. Find a new fave as we are shining a light on BIPOC-owned brands.
GOLDE
Golde is a Brooklyn-born health and beauty brand powered by superfoods. Co-founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford teamed up with high school sweetheart (now fiancé!) Issey Kobori to launch Golde in 2017 with the mission of bringing good vibes to the wellness industry. Golde products are available only at Wedge Lyndale.
THE HONEY POT CO.
The Honey Pot Co. is a 100% natural feminine- care system. It was started by founder Bea Dixon, who was suffering from bacterial vaginosis for months and couldn’t get relief. Bea created the Honey Pot Co. to solve issues that other brands wouldn’t, using the power of herbs. Find amazing products from The Honey Pot Co. at both of our stores!
ALAFFIA
Alaffia handcrafts fair-trade beauty and grooming products. Alaffia works closely with communities in Togo, West Africa, to cultivate beauty, equality, and empowerment through the sales of their products and the nonprofit branch of their business. They aim to alleviate poverty and advance gender equality through the Certified Fair Trade of indigenous resources and community-empowerment initiatives. Check out our large selection of Alaffia products at both of our stores.
SAFÉSHA
Safésha is a woman-owned, local company that makes moisturizing hand sanitizer, with natural ingredients and essential oils. Available in lavender, sweet orange and unscented. Find these perfect on-the-go cleansers at both of our stores!
TWIGGY FRESH
Twiggy Fresh is a Twin Cities-based eco-friendly oral care company. Founder Umar was inspired by the ancient tradition of using a miswak to clean teeth and the desire to offer a sustainable alternative to plastic toothbrushes. Their high-quality bamboo toothbrushes are available at both of our stores.