The Tea on Toxic Beauty Workshop
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When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
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Where: Empowerment Studio | 51 Newark St. Suite 108 in Newark, NJ 07103
Did you know that half of all beauty products marketed to Black women contain harmful chemicals? Join Clean Water Action, Nyah Beauty, and the Newark Green Team for a hands-on evening where we unpack the truth about toxic ingredients—and craft safer alternatives you’ll love to use every day. This session is interactive and space-limited, so be sure to RSVP early!
What We’ll Cover
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Toxic Ingredients 101 – how common chemicals build up in our bodies and the environment
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Label-Reading Made Easy – quick tips to spot red-flag ingredients in seconds
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DIY Body Butter & Lip Balm – guided demo led by Nyah Beauty (take your creations home!)
Why Attend
Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast, a concerned parent, or a community health advocate, you’ll:
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Gain practical tools to protect you and your family’s health
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Support local business and sustainable practices
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Connect with neighbors committed to beauty justice and environmental health
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Leave with two custom, non-toxic products—and the skills to keep creating more
Featured Facilitators
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Host & Moderator: X Braithwaite, Lead Environmental Justice Organizer, Clean Water Action
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DIY Workshop Leader: Nyah Beauty – Newark-based, Black-owned clean-beauty brand
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Community support: Newark Green Team, Weequahic Parks Association
