International Women's Day: Female-empowering beauty brands to know about

With International Women’s Day coming up on 8 March, the theme #BeBoldForChange has us itching to make a difference every and any way we can. A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, IWD also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.

If you’re wondering how you can take part in IWD or how to support the women’s equality campaign, it’s not all marches, speeches, festivals and fun runs. Did you know you can also help to empower women and make a difference through what you buy? That’s right, you can shop and support women’s charities at the same time.

Here’s a list of charitable beauty products that use proceeds to empower women around the world. Go forth, buy and support the cause!

Are you doing anything for International Women’s day? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK.

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