During 1924, before his final address in September, Rudolf Steiner gave more than eighty lectures on karma to members of the Anthroposophical Society. These profoundly esoteric lectures examine the underlying laws of reincarnation and karma, exploring in detail the incarnations of various named historical figures. In Steiner's words, the study of karma is "a matter of penetrating into the most profound mysteries of existence, for within the sphere of karma and the course it takes lie those processes which are the basis of the other phenomena of world-existence?"
In this fundamental first volume—and essential basis for study of the later volumes—Rudolf Steiner provides an overview of the laws and conditions of karma, considering the incarnations of Friedrich Nietzsche, Lord Bacon of Verulam, Lord Byron and many others.
Being able to work in beauty for me is a privilege. Woman need to drive the change because we are our best consumers. I have worked for some great men leaders in beauty but they are usually not the customer so it makes it harder for them to really understand. At PYT Beauty, we created products that we wanted to use and could not find in the market. We wanted something better and different for our faces first. It is time to push the industry to make safe, effective and clean products for all women out there.
You mean besides, Michael Jackson’s P.Y.T.? Probably Rachel Platten, Fight Song. I love her story. She persevered to be a singer and was getting turned down over and over. After she was ready to quit and was turned down for her last time, she sat down and wrong that song. The lyrics are really powerful, “I might only have one match but I can make an explosion.” We just need that one match and PYT Beauty will be an explosion.
Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Liquid Lip. These are amazing. Super bright plant pigments that glide on like a gloss but wear like a stain. I’m not sure our customers truly understand this product as these organic ingredients have incredible staying power. Makeup artists love it but customers have been slower to adapt. Gwyneth Paltrow, who was Juice Beauty’s Creative Director of makeup, curated the shades and named them after her friends and family: Reese, Cameron, Kate, Chelsea, Drew, Blythe, Apple and Gwyneth.
In 2002, OSEA was the first company to sign “The Compact for Safe Cosmetics” which launched the Skin Deep Report. Since then, over 1,000 companies have joined us in pledging to phase out the use of toxic chemicals in all beauty products. It’s so empowering to effect change in an industry where the consumer primarily identifies as female. I love being able to educate other women on ingredients in their skincare and how to carefully read labels. It’s so rewarding to help women make informed decisions that will protect their health while also delivering beautiful results.
Founding Tata Harper Skincare and being a pioneer in the natural luxury beauty space I feel reflects a lot of my own personal values….they are poured into what we do. So much of me is in each and every one of our products. For example, our line does not cater to a ‘minimalist’… but to a ‘maximalist,’ like I am. We believe more is more – to us complexity equals efficacy. You’ll never hear me talking about just one ‘hero’ ingredient. The whole hero ingredient and simplistic approach to skincare is just not how we do things. I believe your skincare should multi task as much as you do and every single ingredient serves a purpose. We are here to make people’s lives better, so no one has to sacrifice their health for their beauty.
Probably our Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil – it is the favorite of most people on my team….it’s like a vitamin cocktail for your skin. It is a concentrated face oil that infuses the skin with essential vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants to transform dry, chapped irritated patches into balanced, radiant looking skin. Hydrates dull, lackluster skin for a brighter, more radiant appearance.
It’s so incredible to be a part of this community of boss women! I’ve met so many amazing women brand founders, editors, buyers and investors. It’s inspiring to see women dominating an industry where we’re the main consumer because that’s not always the case.. I think we’re more motivated by our health, families and the environment and that’s why we’re killing it in clean beauty. I’m so happy to be a part of this movement!
It’s really hard for me to celebrate as I’m always thinking about the next thing I need to do or pay for. BUT, when I do, it’s usually a Thai massage at my favorite place in Houston. They are life changing and something I did often during my healing process!
“In 1998 when we were part the team that started Sephora in the U.S., we saw this tidal wave of indie brands that needed a platform to showcase their products. The catalyst for Credo has been a parallel to that, a second generation of entrepreneurs and makers who are passionate about the beauty category but are conscientious and informed about the harmful ingredients that exist in most conventional products.
We started Credo to give this movement a platform in an elegant, modern and inspirational environment. In the brands we have selected we have assembled the most comprehensive group of passionate entrepreneurs and product specialists that are all determined to be part of this movement to bring beauty and healthy together. They are the Estee Lauders of their generation, but they have a significantly more profound and holistic approach to their vision. One that not only has beautiful packaging, efficacy, texture and scent, but is also balanced with being clean, safe and sustainable. These creators and their brands are simply reflective of the evolved state of enlightenment that our communities are today.”
“Our mission is to change the way people think about ingredients and products they put on their bodies, says Annie Jackson, Co-Founder + COO of Credo, a San-Francisco based beauty retailer that stocks the best in clean, non-toxic beauty products. For their eight locations across the US, plus their online store, Credo has one of the most comprehensive Dirty Ingredient list in the industry, all in order to create a safer, more sustainable, more ethical beauty industry.
While selective about their ingredients, Credo carries 115 brands focused on beauty and of those, 90% are founded by a woman and/or have a female CEO. Annie says, “I can’t think of a single industry where 90% of the leadership comes from women. At Credo too, our entire executive team is working mothers, and actually our entire HQ team is female. We care about making sure that our customers have non-toxic and safe options, because we are those customers and they are our friends, sisters, mothers and daughters.”
Credo’s focus on safe materials doesn’t exclude beautiful packaging or making sure their products perform. The days of buying natural beauty products at the coop are over. “The pioneers of natural beauty in the 70¹s/early 80¹s provided healthy ingredients without the beautiful packaging, texture, scent or even the efficacy,” according to Annie. “They were visionary brands but they forced women into making an intellectual choice of style over substance, or substance over style in this case, and essentially that meant health before beauty. At Credo we believe that there are an entire new generation of creators that are offering both.”
“We started Credo to give this movement a platform in an elegant, modern and inspirational environment. In the brands we have selected we have assembled the most comprehensive group of passionate entrepreneurs and product specialists that are all determined to be part of this movement to bring beauty and healthy together. They are the Estee Lauders of their generation, but they have a significantly more profound and holistic approach to their vision. One that not only has beautiful packaging, efficacy, texture and scent, but is also balanced with being clean, safe and sustainable. These creators and their brands are simply reflective of the evolved state of enlightenment that our communities are today.”