Our story begins with the need for melanin women to have a sunscreen brand that caters exclusively to them.

From carrying expensive umbrellas to the beach and downright neglecting to go outside all together, our founder thought it was time to create a natural non-white residue sunscreen brand for women of color.

2016 was the year Black Girl Sunscreen was created in the ever-popular city of Miami, Florida. Beach days are always necessary but blotchy makeup and white residue are two things we were frustrated with when enjoying a sunny day.

In fact, all outside activities began to come to a halt since we knew how much sun rays would damage the skin. (even ours)