Trudy Thomas
Kailey Bradt
Kailey developed the first water-activated powder-format shampoo at the age of 23. Alongside her patent-pending formulation, she has other waterless products in the works. Her motivation to formulate with little to no water is driven by her deep-rooted passion for sustainability and interest in clean, effective ingredients. Her vision is to rethink personal care formulation considering the entire product life cycle, safety and sustainability to create clean, conscious, concentrated solutions. Kailey was 1 of 13 women globally to participate in the Sephora 2020 Accelerate Cohort and her Moondust Hair Wash formulation was awarded an Allure Best of Beauty Award in 2020.
Frank Heiss
Josh Carlos
Lisa Harrington
Chris Boyd
Heather D’Angelo
Carta was founded in 2017 by Heather D’Angelo, a San Francisco-based perfumer, musician (with the band Au Revoir Simone), and ecologist. The dream for Carta originated while she was collecting botanical samples from the Malaysian rainforest as part of her research at Columbia University. After several years of working with plant-based aromatic compounds, she developed an understanding that scent, like music, is a transportative instrument. Both have the arcane power to suspend moments and places in time. The line, named after the Italian word for map, reflects the spirit of linking scent and place.
With Carta, D’Angelo explores the artistry of perfume, influenced by her background in musical composition and scientific inquiry. Rooted in her passion for environmental conservation, D’Angelo’s romance with scents is shaped and driven by a commitment to conscious practices and a desire to share the stories behind Carta’s ingredients.
Renata Bergman
Mauricio Garcia
Mauricio Garcia is an independent perfumer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is co-founder of the Coalition of Sustainable Perfumery, a group of makers and industry experts coming together to promote sustainable, renewable and ethical practices around materials sourcing, packaging and education.
