Incredible, Intelligent Women Who Are Changing The World

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba once had an allergic reaction to a hair product which saw her land in the ER. When she had children, her babies had the same intolerance as her, prompting her to take matters into her own hands and found the Honest Company which produces beauty products with nontoxic ingredients.

Now, the company is a billion-dollar business that gives people with allergies the ability to pamper themselves with high-quality products without worrying how it’s going to affect them. “My goal is to make a positive impact,” says Alba who welcomed her third baby last year. The brand started from just 17 products to now include dozens.