October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Around 1 in 8 women in the United States, about 12 percent, will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society, and there are currently more than 2.8 million survivors of the disease. Another shocking statistic? A woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes, reports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. However, with an Early Detection Plan, women can catch the cancer in its early stages and get the necessary medical attention to fight it and, hopefully, win their battle with the disease.
Each year, many beauty companies use this time to increase awareness about breast cancer by donating money to various treatment, research and education charities from the sales of limited edition products (often featuring the fight’s signature pink ribbon icon). Most of these items are only available during the month of October though — and many companies only donate during this month as well.
Here’s a list of HNGN’s top 20 beauty products to support breast cancer awareness in 2015.
1. Aveda: Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme ($26)
This incredibly rich hand cream moisturizes with hydrating plant-derived emollients and vitamins. Hands will be softer and smoother after use, and the calming Shampure scent (made from 25 pure flower and plant essences) will leave you feeling happier. Aveda will donate $4 from the purchase of each limited edition bottle to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
