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Selfmade’s Stephanie Lee Explains What Emotional Intelligence Has To Do With Skincare — Exclusive
When the COVID-19 outbreak impacted the whole world in the spring of 2020, people experienced more stress in their lives than ever before. Unemployment, illness, and lack of social contact led to feelings of loss of control, and mental health illnesses spiked as a result. It makes sense, then, that many of us turned to various forms of self-care to help ease the burdens of everyday life. Some people took up outdoor walks and working out, while others turned to baking. Still, some of us took a cue from our grandparents and picked up knitting, and others rediscovered old hobbies such as reading, painting, and creative writing.
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Many people, of course, turned to skincare as a form of self-care, and makeup brands took notice. Lines such as Kosas spiked during the pandemic, as many of their products contain ingredients that are actually good for your skin. Stephanie Lee, the founder of selfmade, took things one step further and incorporated emotional intelligence, Gen Z, and the BIPOC community into her new brand. As a result, selfmade has caught our attention, and we chatted with the founder — who used to work for former first lady Michelle Obama — to get all the info you need to know.
