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15-Year-Old Black CEO Launches First Ultra-Soft Disposable Facial Towels for Kids with Sensitive Skin

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15-Year-Old Black CEO Launches the First Ultra-Soft Disposable Facial Towels for Kids with Sensitive Skin

MelanBrand Skin, the dermatologist-approved skincare brand co-founded by mother-son duo Patrice Chappelle and Bron Echols, has officially launched MelanVelvet, believed to be the first ultra-soft disposable facial towels created specifically for kids, pre-teens, and teens with sensitive, growing skin.

While the skincare industry has rapidly expanded for adults, products intentionally designed for children’s daily skincare routines remain limited – especially when it comes to the tools used on delicate skin.

Black Mom of 2, New Line of Natural Haircare Products

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Black Mom of 2 Who is Also a Truck Driver Launches New Line of Natural Haircare Products

 As a single mother juggling long days, real responsibilities, and very little margin for error, Ebony Richards, Founder and CEO of Luminous Strands, wasn’t trying to build a beauty brand. She was trying to fix a problem no one seemed to be addressing—why so many hair routines looked good on the surface but failed where it mattered most: the scalp.

Between work, motherhood, and late nights at home, Richards began experimenting on her kitchen counter.