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The Beautywell Project aims to end skin-lightening practices and chemical exposures.

Individuals live in a healthy lifestyle and embrace their identity and culture.

10/27/2026

We are grateful to Congresswoman Betty McCollum for recognizing The Beautywell Project’s work and for her many years of support.

For years, Beautywell has worked to raise awareness about the health risks of toxic beauty products, including skin-lightening products and chemicals in hair products, and the harmful beauty standards that continue to put women and girls at risk.

We appreciate Congresswoman McCollum for consistently standing with our communities and recognizing the importance of protecting women’s health and holding companies accountable for harmful products.

Thank you, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, for your continued support and advocacy. Your recognition means a great deal to our team and the communities we serve.

10/20/2026

The future of public health is community-first! 🌿

We are thrilled that the University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s (UMN School of Public Health)Advances magazine featured Beautywell’s Partnership Beauty Salon Project in their issue on ‘The Future of Public Health.’

Our work highlights the power of community-based research and direct support for salon businesses:
-Transitioning to safer, non-toxic products
-Improving indoor air quality & ventilation
-Providing tailored business and safety support

Together with our salon partners, we are proving that protecting health and supporting local businesses go hand in hand.

Tap the link and read the full feature!
https://advances.umn.edu/fall-2026/united-we-thrive-the-future-of-public-health/

10/15/2026

WE ARE HIRING! 📢

The Beautywell Project is looking for a Program Coordinator to join our team!

📍 Status: Full-Time (35–40 hrs/wk)
💰 Compensation: $23.00 $24.00/hour
🌴 Benefits: 3 Weeks PTO + Monthly Health Stipend
🏢 Location: Hybrid (St. Paul, MN)

You can view the full position details and apply on the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) Job Board or send your resume and cover letter directly to [email protected].

Please share with your network! 💚

09/27/2026

Cohort 13 is officially here!

Last week, we kicked off our newest group for the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative. Over the past 7 years, this program has brought together incredible young women, and you can already tell from these smiles how great Cohort 13 is going to be!

We are excited for another round of growth, leadership, and community wellness. Join us in sending a warm welcome to Cohort 13!

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08/17/2026

Toxic ingredients don’t always show up on the label. That’s the real issue.

At The Beautywell Project, every single skin-lightening product we tested in labs that contained mercury—and other hazardous chemicals—never listed them on the packaging. Consumers literally have no way of knowing what they are putting on their skin.

That’s why we launched The Beautywell Project Database. It’s an open resource—available to view in multiple languages—where you can search lab-tested products, learn about chemical exposures, and protect your health.

Explore our database and Knowledge Hub here:
https://thebeautywell.org/data/database/

08/12/2026

Happy ! 🌟

At , empowering young women to lead healthy, self-loving lives is at the heart of our mission. Through our Youth Wellness & Leadership Initiative, we’re building the next generation of public health champions and community leaders. Today and every day, we celebrate their brilliance, voice, and achievements! ✊🏿✨

08/12/2026

Hiring: Program Manager (30 hrs/week) 📢

Are you passionate about public health, health equity, and community leadership? The Beautywell Project is looking for a Program Manager to lead our high-impact initiatives!

In this role, you will drive change across several key areas:
✅ Youth Leadership: Managing social media ambassadors and digital advocacy.
✅ Community Training: Certifying salon professionals as health advocates.
✅ Media Partnerships: Working with ethnic media to spread vital health information.
✅ Systemic Change: Organizing our 2027 Stakeholder Conference.

The Details:
💰 Pay: $29 per hour
⏰ Schedule: Part-time (30 hours/week)
📍 Location: Hybrid (St. Paul, MN)
🌴 Benefits: 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ready to make an impact? 🔗 View the full description: [thebeautywell.org/jobs/program-manager] 📧
Apply today: Send your resume to [email protected]

Join us in driving policy and systems change to build a healthier, more equitable future! 💚✨

TheBeautywellProject JobOpening

07/24/2026

We’re hiring! The Beautywell Project is looking for passionate students to join our Youth Leadership Campaign.

If you care deeply about social justice, public health, and community empowerment, this part-time role is an opportunity to make a real impact. As a youth leader, you’ll help educate young people on colorism, skin-lightening practices, mental health, and toxic cosmetic chemicals through digital advocacy and community outreach.

What you will do:
Lead & create online awareness campaigns
Participate in advocacy and wellness initiatives
Receive weekly trainings and mentorship

Ready to lead the movement for health equity?

📩 To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]!

07/15/2026

Our Executive Director, Amira Adawe Amira Adawe, has published a new article on her Substack, The Global Beauty Brief.

This piece focuses on the chemical dangers of skin-lightening inside the home and the deep psychological scars left on young girls. When children grow up hearing negative comments about dark skin from the adults they love, they internalize that trauma. It damages their self-esteem from the ground up, impacting their confidence, education, and how they interact with the world.

Countering this cycle is exactly why Beautywell started the Young Women’s Wellness and Leadership Initiative (YWWLI) seven years ago—to protect our girls and support their social, emotional, and leadership wellness.

Please take a few minutes to read, share, and subscribe.
Read the article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/amiraadawe/p/in-the-air-they-breathe-impact-of?r=1zt8b8&utm_medium=ios

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from all of us at The Beautywell Project! 🇺🇸

We wish you a safe and joyful celebration today as you spend time with family, friends, and neighbors.

We are so proud to serve you every day. Join us in creating healthier communities:
https://thebeautywell.org/

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1821 University Avenue W Suite 464-28
Saint Paul, MN
55104

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http://www.thebeautywell.org/

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