Apr 11, 2024
Skeptical of all those “natural” ingredients? So are we. This
week, we’re joined by Jessica Iclisoy as she defines those words on
the back of the ingredients label. Listen in as she discusses
greenwashing, cleanwashing, and the real reason preservatives are
in everything. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar,
board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest
evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to
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Jessica Iclisoy, CEO & Founder of California Baby®. Over 30
years ago, Jessica Iclisoy embarked on a journey to create a
non-toxic environment for her family. In 1995, launching in her
kitchen with ingredients she had sourced, Jessica began to create
the beloved formulas for what is today, the industry standard in
natural plant-based skincare, California Baby. Since then, Jessica
has built California Baby into a globally recognized brand, with
more than 200 products available at retailers nationwide and
through a global distribution network. California Baby is a
recognized Women Owned Business, with its own certified organic and
FDA registered manufacturing operation and certified organic
farm.
A nationally recognized business leader and entrepreneur,
Jessica has been featured in NBC’s Today Show, Forbes, Fortune, the
New York Times, Fast Company, Inc., and Entrepreneur, among many
others. Recognized by Forbes magazine for her achievements in
building California Baby, Jessica was recognized on the magazine’s
annual Self-Made Women list from 2017 to 2022.
Jessica is the host of the California Natural Living Podcast
which breaks down healthy living challenges to apply
problem-solving tactics and tips for living a healthy vibrant
lifestyle.
She is a member of the Fast Company Impact Council which
is an invitation-only collective of innovative leaders and the most
creative people in business. Jessica is the chair of Female Arts
Initiative, which is a nonprofit to support women in the
arts. She is a Board member of UCLA – Santa Monica Hospital
and serves as the Committee Chair for their Integrated Medicine
Initiative.
Jessica believes that her mission extends far beyond creating
products that are safe for children and healthy for the
environment. In 2016, she launched The Natural Advisory Council
(NAC) to form a coalition of natural, organic, and “green” product
manufacturers, retailers, and non-profit consumer protection
organizations to advocate, collaborate and educate (ACE) on the
definition and use of the term, “natural” in all consumer products.
She also collaborates with leading groups and companies to initiate
congressional action to establish federal legislation demanding
safe cosmetics and has participated in lobbying activities to help
shape the Toxic Substances Control Act and Personal Care Product
Safety reform.
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