Jessica Alba, who founded The Honest Company over a decade ago, has decided to step down from her position as chief creative officer to pursue new endeavors, the company said in a Tuesday announcement.

Does Jessica Alba still own Honest Co?

Actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba is leaving her baby and beauty products brand, The Honest Company, after 12 years running it as its chief creative officer. Alba founded The Honest Company in 2012 and took it public in 2021 at a valuation of $1.4 billion.

Did Jessica Alba step down?

Jessica Alba is reflecting on her journey with The Honest Company following news she is stepping down as chief creative officer. The "Sin City" actress and entrepreneur shared a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday in which she said co-founding the company in 2011 and watching it grow has been "a true labor of love."

What issue was MS Alba trying to solve before deciding to open The Honest Company?

While pregnant with her and husband Cash Warren's first baby, daughter Honor, in 2008, Alba suffered an allergic reaction after prewashing onesies with a mainstream laundry detergent brand. The experience led her to research the ingredients of other consumer goods for young children.

What is The Honest Company's net worth?

The Honest Company has a market cap or net worth of $266.81 million as of May 21, 2024. Its market cap has increased by 38.61% in one year.

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What is The Honest Company controversy?

The Controversies of Honest Company

In 2015, a consumer watchdog group called The Environmental Working Group (EWG) claimed that Honest Company's sunscreen was ineffective and failed to meet the SPF level advertised on the label. Many customers also complained that they got sunburned after using the product.

What is the Honest shampoo lawsuit?

In September 2015, a customer in California sued the Honest Company, alleging that it falsely advertised its products and “[harmed] consumers by inducing them to purchase and consume the Honest Products on the false premise that the products are natural and effective,” a court filing showed.

Why is Jessica Alba so rich?

In January 2012, Alba and business partner Christopher Gavigan launched The Honest Company, selling a collection of household goods, diapers, and body care products. The company was successful, and was valued at US$1 billion as of 2014.

Is The Honest Company ethical?

We care about all people and the planet. Since day one, it's been my goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and ethical company based on values of transparency, trust, sustainability and a deep sense of purpose in all we do.

What is The Honest Company detergent lawsuit?

The preliminary accord resolves nationwide litigation accusing Honest of misleading consumers by claiming that its products did not contain the skin irritant sodium lauryl sulfate, when in fact it was a component of a "gentler" ingredient, sodium coco sulfate, that Honest acknowledged using.

Why did Jessica leave Honest?

Per a press release from the company, Alba plans to “shift her energy to new endeavors” while Honest's CEO, Carla Vernón, will stay on.

What did Jessica Alba suffer from?

She suffered from asthma, allergies, pneumonia and spent much of her younger years on steroids to control her attacks. “As a child, [hospitals were] where I spent a lot of time daydreaming,” she recalled. “Daydreaming that I would, could be somebody else, wishing that I could be somebody else that was healthy.”

Is Hello Bello or Honest better?

Both Hello Bello and Honest are a better, safer option for your baby than common grocery store brands. Hello Bello makes hypoallergenic diapers using plant-derived ingredients for their absorbent liners. Their diapers are completely free from chlorine, lotions, latex, fragrances, and phthalates.

Did Jessica Alba step down from Honest?

Jessica Alba, who founded The Honest Company over a decade ago, has decided to step down from her position as chief creative officer to pursue new endeavors, the company said in a Tuesday announcement. Alba will remain a member of the board of directors.

Is Honest Company woke?

It doesn't take much reading of the company's press releases or marketing pieces to see The Honest Company is what I would call a 'Woke' company. The good news for its suffering original shareholders is that the company is not on its way to going 'broke'.

Is The Honest Company in debt?

The Company had no debt on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023. Net cash provided by operating activities was $19 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a $96 million improvement compared to net cash used in operating activities of $76 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Is Honest really clean?

Honest products are not 100% natural–they all contain a variety of synthetics, although for the most part these are synthetics that seem to be safe. Some ingredients don't have any safety data available (sodium lauroyl oat amino acid, for instance). SNEAKY: Honest Hand Wash contains phenoxyethanol.

What does Jessica Alba do for her face?

“I double moisturize — I don't know if that's weird,” she says. Upon waking, she reaches for Honest Beauty's Calming Sensitive Skin Face Moisturizer Cream, which quenches her dry, “really sensitive skin.” It's lightweight, fast-absorbing, and “really help[s] protect the skin barrier.”

What did Jessica Alba invent?

History. Company co-founder Jessica Alba was inspired by the 2008 birth of her first child and her own history of childhood illnesses to create a company that provided an alternative to baby products with ingredients such as petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances.

What shampoo did Jennifer Aniston use?

Jennifer Aniston loves the Restorative Shampoo and Conditioner from her haircare brand, LolaVie. The actress also loves the Glossing Detangler for her hair which “can get kind of nasty and hard to brush through when it's wet.”

Is honest company shampoo safe?

EWG Verified Product

This product bears the EWG VERIFIED^® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG's strictest standards for health and safety.

What shampoo is being recalled for hair loss?

Johnson & Johnson OGX shampoo

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Johnson & Johnson for their OGX shampoo and several other hair products. Many people have reported hair loss and scalp irritation from using OGX products containing DMDM hydantoin.