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L.

L. makes award-winning personal care products with organic materials.

Y CombinatorSummer 2015AcquiredConsumerHome and PersonalBeautyHealth & Wellness

What they do

Problem

Women and girls lack reliable access to affordable, sustainable personal care products, especially menstrual and hygiene essentials.

Solution

L. produces organic personal care products and uses a buy-one-give-one model to make an additional product accessible to someone in need.

Who it's for

Consumers who buy personal care products, with donated products reaching women and girls in underserved communities.

Founders

Talia Frenkel
Founder/CEO

Talia Frenkel was a photojournalist documenting humanitarian crisis before she founded L. She grew L. alongside an incredible team to become the fastest growing company of its kind. L. was acquired by P&G in 2019. Talia was named Inc’s 100 Most Innovative and Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs and has served as a Visiting Partner at Y Combinator.

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