US BEAUTY INDUSTRY AND ‘COLOUR’

US beauty industry is failing people of colour.

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Women of colour spend huge sum.

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They don’t figure in beauty product ads.

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It’s deeply rooted in racial discrimination.

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Beauty standards revolve around lighter appearance.

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Beauty stores don’t cater to women of colour.

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Voices of inclusivity are of no avail

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