The 2009 StartupNation Home-Based 100 Competition

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Contestant Profile

Maya Hyppolite-Williams

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Contestant's Case to Win

I am a cosmetic chemist who started a business of anti aging products all made of Byodinamic active ingredients.
Byodinamic is a step above organic, meaning that even after the extraction is done the residuals are turned into compost.
The Ripple Effect is also a strong focus which is put on protecting the environment therefore the plant extracts used in this product line come from manufacturers that allow long term continual development by recycling plant residues and also support local economies, for example the BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) in South Africa.

Morganna’s Elixir for expression lines is made with a plant so popular in South America, that it is used for medicinal purposes. I, created this number one selling cream for my aunt, who needed help, to reduce the amount of Botox treatments, she was getting because of side effects.

I also have not put my products in boxes which is something my clients have hailed me for, as we are not producing any extra waste.

We continue on a daily basis to look for innovative ways to make our company the greenest one around