What was the inspiration to start your brand? Losing my sister was a turning point in my life. It led me to explore a more holistic way of living—yoga, meditation, essential oils, and clean beauty became part of my healing journey. I wanted to create a brand that wasn’t just about skincare but about mindful self-care, embracing natural aging, and using plant-based ingredients that truly nourish the skin.

Amid all the challenges of owning your own business, what motivates you to continue chasing your dream? I think what motivates me the most is seeing the incredible before-and-after transformations people achieve, especially those who aren’t my in-clinic clients. I love being helpful, so knowing I can support someone’s skincare journey even without meeting them in person, brings me a deep sense of fulfillment.

Erythema, scaling, crusting, and extreme dry skin, all of which are not only the source of much pain for those undergoing chemotherapy, but can also prevent them from living with cancer on their terms. Inspired, Corpa Flora created products that were effective but gentle enough to be safe for those undergoing chemotherapy. Certified by the Oncology Training International, an organization that educates beauty professionals to impact the lives of cancer patients with compassion and healing, Corpa Flora offers 8 soothing and repairing products that help to keep such delicate skin as healthy as possible.

"But then we settled on Elate, and I'm very happy, because Elate, of course, not only does it mean joyful, which is really what I feel like makeup should be, but also Elate stands for Everyone Loves A Thoughtful Experience, and that indicates the intention and the thoughtfulness with which we create our products, and that's really important."