Karim Orange

Wearing resort wear instantly transforms you into a more carefree version of yourself. Putting on a light, flowy garment can make you feel full of laughter and sunshine on the inside. It is also a style you can wear year-round by layering.
Carlton Jones is a resort wear designer who creates collections with this concept in mind. His clothes make you feel good. He believes that “Resort clothing is less of a destination, it’s a feeling.
Jones grew up on beaches in North Carolina and developed p...

Black History Month is a month-long celebration where the United States celebrates prominent figures in black history. It’s also a time to move forward and ask how we can do better to support businesses, people, and communities that are sometimes overlooked. Here are clean beauty and wellness-focused brands and companies to support all year long.
Golde This brand creates superfood supplements to enhance their super-skincare. From their first product, the Tumeric Latte Blend, to their Papaya B...

The right foundation allows you to step out into the world (or a Zoom call), feeling beautiful and confident in your own skin. This month, as we celebrate Black History, it's a great time to have conversations about the unique hues, tones and shades of WOC.

In the past, women with certain undertones had to mix foundations together to achieve the right shade. It's nice that there are finally clean beauty brands that are focused on being more inclusive. Since it’s one of the more challenging pr...

Karim Orange is an Emmy-nominated clean makeup artist, clean beauty and wellness writer for Organic Spa Magazine, and artistic director of the Clean Makeup Academy.

Dear Clean Makeup Brands,

African Americans spend $1.2 trillion each year on personal care products, according to Essence Magazine, and that number is projected to rise to $1.5 trillion by 2021.

In 2017 African American consumers represented 86% of the ethnic beauty market, accounting for $54 million of the $63 million spent, Niel...

This time of year is usually synonymous with travel, outdoor adventure and family fun. But most of us have had to either cancel or seriously alter our travel plans for the foreseeable future. Staycations have become the new normal. So what’s a staycation?

Traditionally, it’s a vacation that you take within your own city (or a close surrounding area). If you’re seeking romance, you would check into a nice hotel, get a couples massage, and maybe enjoy a wine-tasting then a candlelit dinner. If ...

Many ingredients in clean beauty products come from Africa. Shea butter, argan oil, moringa oil, baobab, marula oil and more are examples of gorgeous and effective botanicals from this beauty-rich continent.

In fact, the culture and traditions of Africa have influenced almost every aspect of the modern-day “wellness” umbrella. Sage burning? South Africans used this in many ritual ceremonies as well as for traditional healing. Let’s not forget the northern African queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. It...

Just because all of your upcoming travel plans are on hold, doesn't mean you can’t travel the globe with beauty. Every location has its own unique color palette inspired by its landscape, art, culture, people, fashion, food and music. Today, we're going to Morocco.
Close your eyes and picture a gorgeous sunset in shades of gold, pink, and orange. You’re walking through a crowded outdoor market with bold turquoise and red pottery on display, on your way to meet new friends, who share their cul...

Men deserve clean personal care products. I will never forget, years ago, when I first told my husband that he should use a clean body lotion.
What did he do? He used my Dr. Hauschka moisturizer on his feet! But he has evolved since then, and now has a keen eye for picking out great products.
It’s always a great idea to celebrate the men in our lives with clean product choices. Here is a great guide to get you started.
The Less-is More-Guy
Let’s face it, the average guy prefers very few groom...

Many of us who switch to clean personal-care products, would like the men in our lives to do the same. Sometimes it’s actually the reverse (men to women). I once had a man write to me who changed his diet to organic. He did not want to kiss his girlfriend until she switched to organic lip products, and he needed some suggestions for her. When I personally tried to switch my husband to clean personal-care products, I found him rubbing my $65 Dr. Hauschka facial moisturizer on his feet. At that...

Welcome to Clean Beauty Advice, my new bi-weekly column, exclusively for Organic Spa Magazine! I’m so happy you’re here. In each column, I’ll talk about (and help you navigate) the clean beauty world. We’ll explore tips, tricks and products from around the globe. From interviews to product and spa reviews, I’m here to help you stay informed and educated about the best in clean beauty products and services.
I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday last week. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the ...

I hope you are enjoying the New Year so far. If you are like a lot of people, the New Year begins with resolutions and commitments.
It could be going to the gym, eating healthier or staying on top of a new beauty regimen. The challenge is always making your commitments realistic enough so that you keep your resolutions.
This year, why not make your resolution a balance commitment? Balance is a major aspect of life and lack of it can cause of major stress and anxiety, which can impact not only...

ABOVE: Model is wearing a hemp cocktail dress embroidered with elephants, by sustainable designer KROMAGNON.

New York Fashion Week is always eventful, and this season was no different. This year there was a lot more consciousness strutting down the runway. I hope that we will start to see more trends like this at Fashion Week shows worldwide.

This show was created from a desire to showcase vegan fashion to the mainstream. All of the designs featured were sustainable and cruelty-free. The prod...

It took a while, but Fall is finally here. If you live someplace where the weather has gone from hot to cold, it’s time to change your beauty regimen. If you live with more consistent year-round weather consider yourself lucky, but it’s still time to switch it up.

Here are some tips to help you fall for beauty.

Add an Extra Layer Since fall usually requires more fabric on your skin, you might find that your body needs more hydration, and you might want to add an extra layer of moisture. Look ...

In celebration of Black History Month, here are some news, highlights and facts about the beauty industry and black women. In some ways, there has been progress made in leaps and bounds, but in other areas, there is room for improvement. What remains constant is that women of all shades should be treated beautifully.
The movie Black Panther is achieving record-breaking sales at the box office. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige told ABC News on Saturday that Black Panther is the best film M...

Photo by Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times
If you are like me, you enjoy watching the Oscars. Even if you don’t make it to all the movies that had been nominated, it’s always a great time to see the hair, makeup, and clothes that walk the red-carpet. This year here are some of the looks and highlights that caught our attention.
Proud Mary: Mary J Blige was the real winner last night making history as the first person to ever receive a double nomination. Her first nomination was for best ori...