Band-Aid's traditional soft-pink bandages have long been a point of contention among people of color who have questioned why white skin is the default shade for a range of flesh-toned products, including nude bras and other garments.
New York Band-Aid is creating a range of bandages that"embrace the beauty of diverse skin," including hues that better match the skin tones of black and brown customers.
The Johnson & Johnson -owned bandage brand made the announcement in an Instagram post on Wednesday.Band-Aid's traditional soft-pink bandages have long been a point of contention among people of color who have questioned why white skin is the default shade for a range of flesh-toned products, including nude bras and other garments.The company's Instagram announcement also noted that Band-Aid plans to donate to Black Lives Matter.
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