Credo’s Clean Council helps guide Credo Beauty in its commitment to delivering the highest standard in clean beauty, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our consumers. The council provides expert advice to Credo in order to uphold our retail standards and transparency efforts across all categories.
Krupa Koestline
Cosmetic Chemist
A leading cosmetic chemist specializing in clean beauty formulations, Krupa has worked with top brands to develop innovative products that meet stringent clean beauty standards without compromising on performance.
Rania Ibrahuim, PhD
Laboratory Expert
As a Clinical Director and now of SkinScience Analytics, Dr. Ibrahim works at the intersection of science and beauty to ensure cosmetic products not only meet but exceed consumers' expectations. She holds an PhD in Pharmaceutics and Cosmetic Science from University of Cincinnati and strives to create a lasting impact in this exciting and ever-evolving industry.
Larriah Edwards, PhD
Environmental Justice Expert
An Environmental Health Scientist with 7 years of interdisciplinary training in environmental epidemiology, exposure assessment, molecular toxicology, science communication, and science policy, Dr. Edwards has a strong passion for environmental health and justice research and disseminating these findings to the broader community. With a unique blend of skills encompassing science communication, data analysis, extensive research experience, and leadership in the areas of exposure to chemicals from consumer products, project management, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement, she is committed to driving change in the field of environmental health and justice.
Maggie Spicer, Esq
Sustainability Expert
Maggie is the founder of Source Beauty ESG. She combines a background as a supply chain lawyer for global technology companies with experience in skincare product design to help beauty brands and retailers with sustainability-focused compliance, design, and strategy. She also serves on the board of Independent Beauty Association.
Heather Rogers, M.D
Dermatologist
A board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Modern Dermatology and Doctor Rogers Skin Solutions, Dr. Rodgers earned her medical degree from Columbia University and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Washington, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Rogers is dedicated to promoting clean, non-toxic skincare and launched her own product line to offer safe and effective solutions. She is a trusted expert in the industry, frequently contributing to top publications like Allure and The New York Times. Her work focuses on ensuring that skincare products are both safe for consumers and backed by science.
Brandon Frank
Packaging Expert
With over 13 years of experience as a president and account executive at PPC Packaging, Brandon leads a family-owned business that delivers eco-friendly, custom, and quality packaging solutions for various industries. He works directly with clients to understand their needs, challenges, and goals, and provide them with packaging options that enhance their brands, increase their profits, and improve their efficiencies. He is a sustainable packaging expert where he advises on best practices and innovations for reducing environmental impact and increasing circularity in the beauty sector. Additionally, I host the Packology Podcast, where he connects with valued members of the packaging value chain and discusses topics such as plastic pollution, e-commerce durability testing, and supply chain disruptions.
Hejab Malik
Beauty and AI Innovation
Hejab is the co-founder at Potion AI, a San Francisco-based technology start-up streamlining beauty product development through artificial intelligence. Since 2019, Potion has been applying AI to solve critical inefficiencies across R&D - from scattered ingredient documentation and complex regulations to countless formula iterations and stability testing challenges. With deep expertise in AI applications in beauty and a commitment to industry advancement, Potion has recently launched a platform that democratizes access to cutting-edge AI tools, serving thousands of beauty R&D professionals at brands and contract manufacturers worldwide.
Jim Yannella
Fragrance Expert
A highly accomplished perfumer and chemist with over two decades of experience, Jim is a creative force in the fragrance industry, formulating award-winning fragrances for major brands including Mary Kay, Tom's of Maine, Avon, and Alberto Culver. A chemist by trade, he is now the Vice President of Research & Development and Senior Perfumer at Carrubba, Inc., Jim won the 2024 Marie Claire Award for best scented deodorant with Evolvetogether's Havana.
