As young women, it's more important than ever that we start talking, thinking, and knowing about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which means many designers are doing their part to help in this conversation. This month, a number of fashion and beauty brands are offering products that raise awareness and money for breast cancer. Here are my picks to shop.
According to recent data, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Not only is that statistic absolutely terrifying, it also shows just how important it is that women of all ages are educated about the disease. Upon hearing of the "one in eight" statistic, Jessica Hendricks-Yee, the founder of jewelry line The Brave Collection, was inspired to create a pink bracelet that would benefit breast cancer research and help remind the community to be proactive about breast cancer prevention. "When I first heard this, I thought of my eight bridesmaids at my wedding, my dearest and most beloved friends, and realized that one of us is statistically at serious risk for having to face this disease."
For Hendricks-Yee, the most important part of October's initiative is spurring conversation about a topic that may normally seem overwhelming. "Breast cancer education is daunting, it's scary and uncomfortable to talk about," says Hendricks-Yee. "If we as brands can meet women on their turf, in an accessible, beautiful and empowering way, through fashion and beauty and open the door to these difficult conversations, we can make a massive impact by making sure that no one is in the dark about breast cancer prevention."
Hendricks-Yee is one of many, many designers doing her part to get us talking about breast cancer. Take a look at these 15 #pink products that are helping to raise awareness and money for the disease during the month of October, and be sure to read about some of the amazing causes they work with.
1. Brave Collection Pink Bracelet
Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Brave Bracelet, $38, The Brave Collection
The Brave Collection supports an amazing cause every other month of the year by donating 20 percent of its proceeds to fight human trafficking in Cambodia, and for the month of October the incredible brand will be doubling up and also donate 10 percent of proceeds from its pink "BRAVE" bracelet to Bright Pink, a non-profit organization dedicated to breast and ovarian cancer prevention and early detection education for young women.
2. White And Warren Travel Wrap
White and Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap, $298, White and Warren
This travel wrap is beyond cozy (trust me, I've felt it #IRL) and can be used as a scarf, blanket or whatever. And for the month of October, White + Warren will donate 20 percent of all net proceeds for this item to Susan G. Komen Greater New York City.
3. Keep Collective Jewelry
Keep Collective Jewelry, $9-$39, Keep Collective
For the whole month of October, all of the net proceeds from purchases of these adorable products will be donated to Bright Pink
4. Jamberry Nail Wraps
Jamberry Breast Cancer Nail Wraps, $15, Jamberry
We've all already admitted that we're obsessed with nail wraps (and completely over nail polish from now until forever) and for each wrap purchased in this collection Jamberry will donate $2 to the American Cancer Society.
5. Oribe Texturizing Spray
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray (Breast Cancer Awareness), $44, Blue Murcury
As if you needed another reason to be obsessed with this Kardashian-Approved texturizing spray, now you can justify spending the money on it because it's for a good cause.
6. Miss Pink "Kate" Earrings
Miss Pink "Kate" Earrings, $68-98, Lisi Lerch
For the month of October, all proceeds from these adorable pink earrings will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a grant-making organization that funds efforts in prevention, cure, and treatment research, with 20 percent of donations going directly to these causes.
7. Mini Detox Shampoo
Pink Travel Sized Detox Shampoo, $13, Dry Bar
For each product sold during the month of October, Drybar will donate $1 to City of Hope in support of breast cancer research.
8. Stella & Dot "Wishing" Collection
Stella & Dot Wishing Collection, $19-$34,
Beginning Sept. 20 and continuing through the month of October, all net proceeds from purchases of the 'Breast Cancer Awareness Boutique' will be donated to Bright Pink.
9. Bucketfeet "One in Eight" Slipper
Bucketfeet Unisex "One in Eight" Slip On, $75, Bucket feet
These shoes are meant to serve as a reminder that one in eight women will suffer from breast cancer throughout their lifetime, which is really freaking scary. $10 of every pair sold goes back to Bright Pink.
10. EVER Skincare
Ever Skincare Smooth All Over Beauty Balm, $26, Ever skin
Beginning Oct. 1 continuing through the end of October, all net proceeds from purchases of EVER Skincare's SMOOTH All over Beauty Balm will be donated to Bright Pink.
11. Bliss Fabulous Collection
Bliss Fabulous Collection, $24-$29, Blissworld
In October, Bliss will donate 20 percent of the proceeds generated from their Fabulous franchise, including fabulous products and spa services, to The Pink Agenda, a not-for-profit organization committed to raising money and awareness for breast cancer research and care.
12. Londontown Pink Polish
Londontown Lakur, $16, Londontown USA
October is the perfect month to try out a new shade (or four new shades) of pink nail polish. During the month of October, 50 percent of proceeds from the sale of all pink (!) shades of Londontown lakurs will go to the Young Survival Coalition, a non-profit that helps women under 40 with Breast Cancer by providing support and health information to see them from diagnosis to long-term survivorship.
13. EOS Berry Blossom Body Lotion
EOS Berry Blossom Body Lotion, $6, EOS
This delicious smelling moisturizer provides long-lasting skin hydration, and 100 percent of net profits go to breast cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center during the month of October.
14. Arya Products
Shanti Bath Salts, $60, Arya Essentials
Arya Essentials, which is an all-natural skincare brand based on Ayurvedic wisdom will be giving 15 percent of its October sales of Face Oil, Hair Oil, Purifying Toner, Body Oil, Bath Salts, Body Scrub, and Intensive Eye Balm to the Young Survival Coalition.
15. PERVERSE Pink Sunglasses
PERVERSE "Slay" Sunglasses in Pink, $50, Perverse Sunglasses
For the month of October, these glasses are offered at a 50 percent discount (!) and a portion of the proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
To learn more about breast cancer awareness month, visit The National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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