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My Mission
Beauty, Reformed's mission is to make beauty truly accessible by bridging the gap between disabled consumers and the brands that create cosmetic products. As a disabled advocate with lived experience of the challenges within the beauty industry, Saskia supports companies in developing inclusive formulations, accessible packaging, and user-friendly design that acknowledge diverse physical and sensory needs. Saskia works to highlight the everyday struggles disabled people face, from hard-to-open components and slippery textures to inaccessible applicators, while offering practical, sustainable solutions that improve usability and independence.
Saskia aims to build a beauty industry where inclusivity is standard practice rather than a special feature. Through consultancy, advocacy, and awareness-raising, she helps brands embed accessibility into their product lines, marketing approaches, and development processes. Her mission is to ensure disabled consumers are seen, heard, and valued, and to promote beauty experiences that are empowering, safe, and genuinely usable for everyone

















![Missed the dreamy @loccitane_uk x @sephorauk pop up in Covent Garden this spring?
It’s back at @westfieldlondon this weekend, so do not miss this time! Fully accessible, with a sloped ramp coming in and out of the space.
Experience:
🌅Sunset-lit immersive space
✨Try new Almond products: sprays, oils & more
🏆Play the grabber machine to win the products, even a full-size ones
🧴Take home complimentary mini Almond Shower Oil & Supple Skin Oil samples
🍪 FREE macarons for early arrivals
🩷 Just enjoy the playful, sensory pop-up experience!
📍 The Atrium, Westfield White City
🗓️ 28-31 August
[PR invite]
#LoccitanePopUp #Sephora #LondonPopUp #ThingsToDoInLondon #Beauty #BeautyCommunity](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/541165273_18502945732070874_777828062107256218_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=UZQiUDiX14IQ7kNvwHBkgOO&_nc_oc=Admi9ThFAvMqOfBP-TfRNNg8jLPnKHaVD4Su98Cyn8ITCek_z9J_-w1nH2268Ipzm_8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=6PLnsLEGtc9fVJazigsZhQ&oh=00_AfmOqC5C76fPbotjilSCQeE6Fj9XN5OoEfEAfo0prqMoNw&oe=693D4D41)




![The beauty industry LOVES to talk about diversity, but it’s still leaving millions of us out.
There is over 1 BILLION disabled people worldwide. We are the largest minority group on the planet. And guess what? We’re not just here, we’re spending. The global disability market controls $13 TRILLION in annual disposable income. Read that again: 13 TRILLION.
So why is it that when I scroll through campaigns, I don’t see wheelchairs, prosthetics, limb differences, blindness, hearing aids, burn survivors, or facial differences? Why is disability still treated like an afterthought, if it’s even mentioned at all?
We’re not asking for a favour, we’re asking for reality to be reflected. Disabled people use foundation. We love lipstick. We buy luxury skincare. We binge tutorials. We influence trends. Yet, the beauty industry keeps pretending we don’t exist.
Representation matters because beauty should never feel like a club with a bouncer at the door. We deserve to see ourselves in the ads, in the stores, and on the billboards, not just as “inspirational stories,” but as the norm.
📢 Brands, if you’re not including disabled people in your marketing, your “diversity pledge” is just a slogan. It’s time to back it up with action.
Drop a comment: which brand do YOU think needs to hear this loud and clear? Tag them. Let’s make them uncomfortable. Representation should be more than a trend, it should be the standard.
[ALT TEXT: Hot pink text on a white background discussing representation of disabled people in the beauty industry. Transcribed Text: “THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY NEEDS TO STEP UP ITS REPRESENTATION OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN CAMPAIGNS AND MARKETING. @chronically_sask”]
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#DisabilityIsDiversity #InclusiveBeauty #RepresentationMatters #AccessibleBeauty #ProductAccessibility #Beauty #BeautyCommunity #DisabledBeauty](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/535884073_18501557020070874_555846478715856337_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=1db5YnHzEoQQ7kNvwGH51z7&_nc_oc=AdmOxrmCkHenPlU92txkF2D9MX5MWdD_kDws0eTY1n1-fYews4_uBJLVlEb4i6gFDK4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=6PLnsLEGtc9fVJazigsZhQ&oh=00_AfnEEYeFoL8L1EXE0wnCDaU9tCEELNwzNGWit4Fcn3kwyA&oe=693D1F6A)





![Serving summer looks… with a side of compression socks and skincare that makes me glow 💅☀️
She’s cute, she’s comfy, she’s chronically ill ✅
Disability doesn’t cancel out style. It just makes the details way more interesting.
[ALT TEXT: The image is a collage with various items labeled and arranged against a white background. At the top, large text reads “my SUMMER outfit” in a mix of black and pink fonts. Below the text, the handle “@chronically_sask” is displayed in pink. The items presented include a blue the outset cap, a green iced matcha drink in a clear cup, a set of accessible makeup by Tilt Beauty consisting of blue and yellow containers, a striped ribbed crop top in white with blue stripes, a pair of over-ear black JBL headphones, a pair of mint green compression socks with various cat prints, a skin survival kit consisting of several skincare products in and around a green zip pouch, a pair of light blue mom jeans, and black doc martens boots. Pink star and scribble illustrations are scattered throughout the image for decoration.]
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#HotDisabledSummer #ChronicallyIll #ChronicIllness #DisabilityStyle #DisabledStyle #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabledBeauty #HMclothing #TheOutset #SkinSurvival #NotYourGrandmas #TiltBeauty](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/524445518_18497761306070874_6860196259631679015_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=a93_jjZisEUQ7kNvwGSBnpu&_nc_oc=AdnJkKdZFNL4YOyZBJc17qOTHXLMjjupe7eaXbN6dhqsZq17wXofiZejtB0LnQpBkDM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=6PLnsLEGtc9fVJazigsZhQ&oh=00_AfmSIjSU3QSygvVxfDJ5eyXVeRIKFJZD0p4h-ukxzWwyMw&oe=693D2521)







![Beauty, at its heart, is about self-expression, confidence, and for me, a moment of personal ritual and routine. It’s often disheartening to see how many beauty products remain inaccessible, creating unnecessary barriers and excluding a significant portion of our community from participating fully in something so many enjoy. The industry has a long journey ahead to truly embody universal design principles.
While the industry feels frustratingly slow to change, there are remarkable brands and products that are genuinely pushing boundaries. Some have meticulously engineered their packaging and applicators with accessibility at the forefront, understanding that features like easy-grip surfaces, intuitive opening mechanisms, or tactile indicators are not just “nice-to-haves” but essential. Others, through brilliant and thoughtful design, have inadvertently created solutions that work beautifully for a wide range of abilities.
It’s so important to remember that accessibility isn’t a one fit for everyone. What makes a product usable for one person will be different for someone else. One person will find pumps difficult, whilst someone else will find squeezey bottles difficult. It’s about a spectrum of solutions for a spectrum of needs.
Today, I want to celebrate those that are accessible to me. These are the brands that are proving that inclusive design doesn’t compromise on luxury, efficacy, or aesthetic. They are making beauty a more welcoming space for everyone.
@rarebeauty @theoutset @humanbeautyldn @guidebeautycosmetics @tiltbeauty @freshwipesuk @fentyhair @blindbeautyuk <3
[ALT TEXT: attached to each photo.]
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#AccessibleBeauty #DisabilityAdvocate #InclusiveBeauty #BeautyForAll #UniversalDesign #AdaptiveBeauty #BeautyCommunity #MakeupForEveryone #BreakingBarriers #AccessibleSkincare #DisabledBeauty #BeautyInfluencer #SkincareInfluencer #SkinCare](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/504484728_18491897833070874_7370931254733411448_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=6vF_0uEGDYcQ7kNvwHkPAMr&_nc_oc=AdmG34Q4PEsg2R-fgwmDcTD3Tmd_wxqMkVgqGh6421i8yd7vQXVzjyyUVKLyeX2L0xY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=6PLnsLEGtc9fVJazigsZhQ&oh=00_AfkSB8CKuUPj0Xbf4O2OJUslphxzj_XYDCKgQ1hwXypL8g&oe=693D45BC)

![Did you know in 2019 a study found that only 4% of beauty and personal care products directly address the needs of those with physical disabilities? Or that a recent survey revealed that over 95% of disabled people feel there aren’t enough accessible beauty brands? Or that in 2024, the employment rate for disabled people was just 22.7%, compared to 65.5% for non-disabled people?
These aren’t statistics of minor inconveniences. They are systemic barriers that prevent disabled people from fully participating, from expressing themselves through beauty products and personal hygiene, and from contributing their talents in professional spaces.
This inaccessibility isn’t just a moral failing, it’s also an economic one.
Businesses are losing billions annually by ignoring the needs of disabled consumers… inaccessible e-commerce platforms alone lose nearly £7 billion in annual revenue. The global spending power of disabled people and their families is estimated at a staggering £8 trillion, proving this is a market largely overlooked.
We deserve a world where products are designed for all hands, where leaders champion disability inclusion, and where every digital platform is truly usable.
[ALT TEXT: A meme featuring a photo of Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey kissing. A white text box labeled ‘ME’ is overlaid on Scarlett. A pink text box is overlaid on Jonathan, containing a concept related to accessibility or disability inclusion. In order: “accessible skincare” “workplace accommodation” “easy to open packaging” “accessible onboarding” “adaptive beauty tools” “inclusive beauty campaigns” “disability affirmative leadership” “ergonomic brush handles” and “beauty products with accessible websites”]
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#Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleBeauty #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityRights #BeautyAccessibility #WorkplaceAccommodations #Disabled #ScarlettJohansson #JurassicWorldRebirth #JurassicWorldRebirthPremiere](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/504553690_18490764553070874_6567529931702638368_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=Oka_RqgCJoAQ7kNvwHdesQJ&_nc_oc=AdlWi2Nyb1JS99A564Ptjjvk57_bN9VVfW48t39DGkKNWQW6GVkx4dqgsYeqmsnwy90&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=6PLnsLEGtc9fVJazigsZhQ&oh=00_AflwsewXyeHMzXYSVHVcGcFt5oQziy-DQpxfB79f4Xs0Hg&oe=693D35AD)






![Lately I’ve been really trying to celebrate the little wins, even the ones that might seem tiny to someone else. Being chronically ill means some days are just plain hard, and things that seem simple (like getting to the beach) can actually be a big deal.
The other day, I made it down to the shore and walked a bit further on the sand than I usually can. It might not sound like much, but honestly? I was so proud. The sun was out, the waves were doing their thing, and I just stood there for a minute, feeling super grateful.
Moments like that remind me that joy doesn’t always come from big, shiny achievements. Sometimes it’s just about being present, doing something you love, and recognising how far you’ve come, even if it’s just a few steps.
[ALT TEXT: Saskia, a young white woman, stands on a sandy beach with gentle waves and a calm sea behind her. The sky is blue with scattered clouds. She has long blonde hair and is smiling, wearing glasses, a black denim jacket, a black turtleneck top, a black and white flowy flowery skirt, and black lace-up boots. She has red lipstick and winged eyeliner.]
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#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Spoonie #WorkplaceAccommodations #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #NeurodiversityInTheWorkPlace #ChronicallyIll #AutismInTheWorkPlace #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #InclusionInTheWorkPlace #AutisticPride #AutismAdvocate #Gastroparesis #AuDHD #POTs #POTSsyndrome #Explore #ExplorePage #ChronicIllness #NonEpilepticAttackDisorder #NonEpilepticSeizures #UnmaskingJourney #ADHD #SpoonieLife #BurnOut #ChronicIllnesses ✨](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/500745684_18487087093070874_5252083718812185785_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=P30D_6g8cnkQ7kNvwFjJRZJ&_nc_oc=AdkI1UTnzdH_Q6wkibgkqTZz-AYPiv6DQRjxH0XJiqEbyiX1dcCJXvu21fV_33LXCnA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=6PLnsLEGtc9fVJazigsZhQ&oh=00_AfmEM_J4u9C6_9I-neJBRdZmlNRq3wMG8JEJoiOW15xx-g&oe=693D4405)




