Esther Olu, Aka The Melanin Chemist, On Learning Her Worth And What Makes A Successful Brand Partnership
On social media, cosmetic chemists have become a key conduit between labs and beauty laypeople. Esther Olu, aka The Melanin Chemist, is one of the most popular. She has over 60,000 followers across Instagram
Boma Brown-West Succeeds Mia Davis To Guide Credo’s Impact And Sustainability Efforts
As the clean beauty segment contends with both critics challenging its validity and consumers pressing companies to bolster their sustainability credentials, Boma Brown-West will play a pivotal role in charting its course. The former lead engineer for sustainability...
Inspired By His Vitiligo, Veritao Founder Amish Taploo Aims To Rewrite The Narrative That Skin Should Be “Fixed”
At 5 years old, Amish Taploo was diagnosed with vitiligo, an autoimmune skin disorder affecting an estimated 70 million people globally. Characterized by blotches that can occur anywhere on the body, vitiligo causes the skin to lose...
After Co-Founder Kristen Speller’s Cancer Diagnosis, Clean Beauty Brand Doubledown Cosmetics Shutters
Doubledown Cosmetics has closed up shop. Co-founders and married couple Marvin and Kristen Speller announced the news Monday last week through the clean makeup and skincare brand’s social media accounts, newsletter and website. Customers are no longer...
Feelunique Co-Founders Raise $4.8M To Launch Teenage Beauty Brand Indu
Forthcoming teenage beauty brand Indu has raised $4.8 million from around 60 investors, including leading figures in the beauty and retail industries. Among the investors are Michael Casey, former CEO of Holland & Barrett, Sarah Miles, CEO...
