{"id":75700,"date":"2024-08-24T13:18:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T07:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greyb.com\/5-sustainable-ingredients-sourcing-startups-in-beauty-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:33:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:03:52","slug":"sustainable-ingredients-sourcing-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/sustainable-ingredients-sourcing-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sustainable Ingredients Sourcing Startups In Beauty Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beauty and cosmetics supply chains prioritize cost-effectiveness and broad availability of ingredients over environmental impact and ethical considerations. This conventional approach can lead to significant environmental degradation, including deforestation, overharvesting of natural resources, and labor exploitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lack of traceability and transparency in these supply chains also leads to a disconnect between consumers and the origin of the products they use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growing consumer awareness and demand for ethically produced goods have highlighted the challenges of traditional ingredient-sourcing methods and emphasized the need for sustainable sourcing solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainable ingredient sourcing focuses on obtaining raw materials with a minimal environmental footprint, fair trade practices, and the economic viability of local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sourcing approach addresses environmental concerns and builds consumer trust and loyalty by aligning products with the values of eco-conscious buyers. It also involves innovations in biotechnology and recycling processes that can create high-quality ingredients without the drawbacks of traditional methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article showcases five pioneering early-stage beauty startups that are practicing sustainable ingredient sourcing through their innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Want to know the latest trends and innovations happening in the cosmetic industry?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hubspot-form-container\" id=\"hsf\"><div class=\"hubspot-form-pictures\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cosmetic-Industry-Trend-Report-2026.png\" \/><\/div><text><script charset='ecutf-8' type='text\/javascript' src='\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js'><\/script><script >hbspt.forms.create({region: \"na1\",portalId: \"1791848\",formId: \"065d64d5-bf5e-418a-93a3-0bd1d7cc9e9e\"});<\/script><\/text><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Cay Skin Providing Vegan Sunscreen and Other Beauty Products Made of Sea Moss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Founding Year<\/td><td>2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>Miami, Florida, US<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Funding Amount<\/td><td>$4.1 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Funding Round\/Amount<\/td><td>Seed\/$4.1 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cayskin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cayskin.com\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The market lacks strong sun <a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/microbiome-friendly-skincare-startups\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"96\">protection options that do not compromise skin health<\/a>, inclusivity, or environmental sustainability. Many sunscreens can clog pores, leave a white cast, or contain ingredients harmful to marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To solve these problems, Cay Skin developed a line of sun care products that are inclusive and suitable for all skin types and tones. Its key product, the Isle Glow Face Moisturizer SPF 45, contains a blend of ingredients like sea moss, nectar, niacinamide, ferulic acid, and watermelon fruit extract, providing hydration, antioxidant benefits, and effective UV protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The products are <a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/octocrylene-and-benzophenone-3-free-sunscreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vegan, cruelty-free,<\/a> silicone-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist-tested. Furthermore, the company emphasizes sustainability, with 75% of its primary product packaging comprising at least 30% post-consumer recycled content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Winnie Harlow - Why I Launched Cay Skin\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gKvQPnyoUSo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike many sun care products, Cay Skin\u2019s offerings are designed to be gentle, effective, and suitable for diverse skin types while prioritizing ecological responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karen-barner-266a0488\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karen Barner<\/a> leads this startup with experience in similar roles at companies such as Aspirational Beauty Marketing, LLC, and WBCD Hair and Body, LLC. She also handled the responsibilities of the President (Barner Consulting) and Senior Vice President (Guthy-Renker).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barner holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cay Skin raised its latest funding of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchbase.com\/organization\/cay-skin\/company_financials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$4.1 Million<\/a> through a seed round on Mar 8, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Kinship Using Plant-Based Microbiome Technology Kinbiome To Create Beauty Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Founding Year<\/td><td>2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>San Francisco, California, US<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Funding Amount<\/td><td>Undisclosed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Funding Round\/Amount<\/td><td>Venture Series<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lovekinship.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lovekinship.com\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/sustainable-cosmetic-packaging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skincare products and their packaging<\/a> often raise ethical concerns, such as animal testing and the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in product formulations, which can have health implications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kinship is focused on addressing the need for sustainable, effective, and ethical skincare solutions. It aims to provide skincare that supports the skin\u2019s microbiome and barrier function, catering to consumers who value clean, conscious beauty products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The startup developed a range of products using its proprietary microbiome technology, <a href=\"https:\/\/lovekinship.com\/pages\/philosophy\">Kinbiome<\/a>, a plant-based pre-probiotic ingredient designed to support a healthy skin barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-17-2.png\" alt=\"Kinship Using Plant-Based Sustainable Ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-61639\" style=\"width:1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It offers products like the Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing SPF 32 Sunscreen, Naked Apple Niacinamide Deep Pore Gel Cleanser, and Supermello Hydrating Gel Cream, designed to be clean, cruelty-free, and plant-based.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These products are GMO-free and focused on sustainability. The packaging is made from recycled <a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/ocean-plastic-recycling\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"88\">ocean plastic<\/a> and other post-consumer recycled materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christin-powell-702881b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christin Powell<\/a> has led this startup as co-founder and CEO since its inception. She also has 6+ years of experience as CEO and co-founder of Juice Beauty, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powell worked as a Marketing Director (The Understanding Business) and in various Product Development Management roles, such as Director(Perricone MD), Vice President (Stella &amp; Dot Family of Brands), and President (The Beauty Studio LLC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kinship raised its first and <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">most recent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchbase.com\/organization\/kinship-0de0\/company_financials\" target=\"_blank\">funding<\/a>&nbsp;in<\/span> a venture (series unknown) round on Dec 1, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related-articles-container\"><h4 class =\"related-articles-container-title\">Recommended Read<\/h4><div class=\"related-article\"><div class=\"related-article-thumbnail-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Skincare-Devices.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Beauty tech trends 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Skincare-Devices.png 1920w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Skincare-Devices-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Skincare-Devices-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Skincare-Devices-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Skincare-Devices-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Skincare-Devices-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related-article-content-container\"><div class=\"related-article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/beauty-tech-trends\/\">4 Beauty Tech Trends Shaping Smart Skincare Devices in 2026<\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/beauty-tech-trends\/\" class=\"button-read-post\">Read Post <i class=\"arrow-right teenyicon ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>3. Mented Cosmetics Providing Cruelty-Free Nude Shades for Women of Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Founding Year<\/td><td>2017<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>New York, US<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Funding Amount<\/td><td>$9 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Funding Round\/Amount<\/td><td>Series A\/$5 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentedcosmetics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mentedcosmetics.com\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beauty industry has often overlooked the diverse skin tones and undertones of women of color. It offers a limited range of shades that do not adequately represent this consumer base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gap in the market led to the creation of Mented Cosmetics, which aims to provide inclusive, high-quality makeup options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The startup developed a product line that includes a wide array of makeup shades, with a particular focus on \u2018nude\u2019 colors that truly represent women of color.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its flagship product, Skin by Mented, is a 16-shade foundation collection designed to cater to this diversity in skin tones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The startup emphasizes creating products with a \u201cskin-like\u201d finish, aiming for a breathable, comfortable formula that feels natural and enhances, rather than masks, the wearer\u2019s skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mented Cosmetics - Our Story, Our Promise\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MxFUiClN94Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mented Cosmetics products are cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and non-toxic, catering to the ethical and health-conscious values of the target market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristen-jones-miller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KJ Miller<\/a> is the Co-founder and CEO of Mented Cosmetics. She spent most of her career working in retail, with a two-year pause to attend Harvard Business School for a master\u2019s degree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KJ worked with Deloitte as manager of the Retail practice and as a Lecturer (Practice of Management) at Yale School of Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its latest Series A funding round on Jan 17, 2022, Mented Cosmetics raised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchbase.com\/organization\/mented-cosmetics\/company_financials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$5 Million<\/a> from CircleUp and Corazon Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"related-articles-container\"><h4 class =\"related-articles-container-title\">Related Startups<\/h4><div class=\"related-article\"><div class=\"related-article-thumbnail-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/innovative-cosmetic-ingredients-reinventing-kitchen-staples.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Innovative Cosmetic Ingredients Reinventing kitchen staples\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/innovative-cosmetic-ingredients-reinventing-kitchen-staples.png 792w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/innovative-cosmetic-ingredients-reinventing-kitchen-staples-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/innovative-cosmetic-ingredients-reinventing-kitchen-staples-768x293.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related-article-content-container\"><div class=\"related-article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/food-based-cosmetics\/\">Food-based Cosmetics: Exploring 3 Emerging Ingredients in Skincare<\/a><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/food-based-cosmetics\/\" class=\"button-read-post\">Read Post <i class=\"arrow-right teenyicon ti-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Raw Apothecary Producing Chemical-free Natural Beauty Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Founding Year<\/td><td>2016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>Distrito Federal, Mexico<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Funding Amount<\/td><td>Undisclosed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Funding Round\/Amount<\/td><td>Seed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/rawapothecary.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/rawapothecary.mx\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Latin America\u2019s beauty market needs more natural, inclusive, and ethical skincare products that cater to a broad audience beyond the 25-35 age range. The market is oversaturated with chemical-laden products that are neither environmentally friendly nor ethically sourced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a noticeable gap in the beauty industry for products that empower consumers to understand and craft their skincare rituals using simple, unprocessed ingredients that align with their personal needs and ethical values.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This situation has created a demand for skincare products that are effective, accessible, sustainable, ethically traded, and ethically produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw Apothecary developed a range of skincare products free from chemicals, cruelty, and additives, focusing on the simplicity and purity of ingredients. These products include all-natural butter, oils, and soaps, encouraging consumers to use DIY beauty and create personalized skincare items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The startup provides clean, pure beauty solutions that are both environmentally and socially responsible. Its success in the market, with over 200% sales increase during a global pandemic, underscores the demand for such transparent and inclusive beauty products\u200b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrea-sanchez-martinez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrea Sanchez<\/a> is the co-founder and CEO of Raw Apothecary. She also works as an e-commerce consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sanchez has experience as a Marketing and Audience Development Manager, Digital Product Specialist, and Digital Analyst for companies such as Expansion Group and MMK Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw Apothecary raised its latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchbase.com\/organization\/raw-apothecary\/company_financials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funding<\/a> from a seed round on Sep 20, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Beauty Bakerie Smudge Proof Cosmetics for a Range of Skin Tones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Founding Year<\/td><td>2011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>San Diego, California, US<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Funding Amount<\/td><td>$14.7 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Funding Round\/Amount<\/td><td>Venture Series\/$5.1 Million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautybakerie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.beautybakerie.com\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beauty industry lacks inclusivity and diversity, especially for women of color. Many makeup lines do not adequately cater to diverse skin tones, often neglecting the deeper shades that match darker complexions. There is also a need for beauty products that are ethical, cruelty-free, and vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beauty Bakerie developed a range of products focused on inclusivity and quality to address these challenges. It offers cosmetics, including the Lip Whip, a long-lasting matte lipstick, and the Oat Translucent Flour Setting Powder for a flawless finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These products are designed to suit a wide range of skin tones and are known for being smudge-proof, waterproof, and durable. The brand\u2019s unique approach combines playful, bakery-themed branding with serious performance, offering products like eyeshadow palettes, setting powders, and lipsticks that are cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-16-3.png\" alt=\"Beauty Bakerie's Products Made with Sustainable Ingredients Sourcing\" class=\"wp-image-61638\" style=\"width:1080px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beauty Bakerie products are cruelty-free and vegan, which sets it apart in the beauty industry for consumers <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">seeking ethical and inclusive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/waterless-cosmetic-formulations-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\">beauty options<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/greyb.com\/blog\/waterless-cosmetic-formulations-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cashmere-nicole-818a8927\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cashmere Nicole<\/a> has been the Founder, President, and CEO of Beauty Bakerie since its inception. Nicole is also a VC advisor and investor. Previously, she was president of Sugar Homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicole was a Board Member of the Independent Beauty Association and an Instructional Design Nurse at Houston Methodist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She completed Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College and attended Indiana University, Indianapolis for a Bachelor\u2019s in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Harvard Business School was also her alma mater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Beauty Bakerie closed its latest f<\/span>unding round on June 7, 2022. It raised&nbsp;$5.1 million from this venture (Series Unknown) round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to find your next sustainable ingredient partner?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GreyB&#8217;s Ingredient Scouting teams have helped Fortune 500 beauty and personal care brands identify, evaluate, and engage emerging suppliers before their competitors do. 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