We're Conscious Beauty Collective Certified!

We're Conscious Beauty Collective Certified!

We are thrilled to announce our recent certification from the Conscious Beauty Collective as part of its groundbreaking Indie Brand Certification program. Designed to empower independent beauty brands committed to making a positive impact, the certification sets rigorous standards for ethical practices and environmental consciousness, and rewards those meeting these standards with a seal.

What is ‘Conscious Beauty Collective Certified’?

In a landmark move toward promoting sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community-driven initiatives in the beauty industry, the Conscious Beauty Collective (CBC), has unveiled its groundbreaking Indie Brand Certification program.

What is the mission?

Designed to empower independent beauty brands committed to making a positive impact, the certification sets rigorous standards for ethical practices and environmental consciousness, and rewards those meeting these standards with a seal.

What are the qualifications?

To qualify for certification, indie brands must meet a series of stringent criteria outlined by the CBC. First, brands must ensure their formulas are EU compliant, meaning they do not contain any of the over 1600 cosmetic ingredients banned by EU guidelines.

What else?

Brands must be vegan, cruelty-free, or fair-trade minded, either through certification or manufacturer attestation. Sustainability is also a key focus, with brands encouraged to adopt minimal packaging, use sustainable materials, and embrace practices such as recycling, refilling, and carbon neutrality.

What is the CBC?

It’s a retail pop-up of indie clean beauty and wellness brands. Founded in 2022, the group provides a platform for small indie brands to join forces, fostering growth and collaboration in the clean beauty and wellness sectors. With a roster of mission-driven brands from around the globe, CBC amplifies its collective impact through pop-up shopping events and more.

We’re honored and excited to be certified!  We have worked hard to launch Modern Age Skin with rigorous standards for environmental sustainability and to be recognize by such an amazing organization makes it all worthwhile!

 

 

Joy Kirst

Founder & CEO at Modern Age Skin

Joy Brown Kirst is the founder and formulator of Modern Age Skin, an award-winning clean beauty brand specializing in perimenopause and menopausal skincare. With an MBA from Rice University and over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, Joy brings strategic business expertise to the beauty industry.

Following her successful career in the executive search industry, Joy earned her Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation from Formula Botanica (2021), combining her business acumen with botanical expertise to create bioadaptive, results-driven formulas for hormonal skin changes.

Modern Age Skin’s hero product, The Innovator - Luminous Repair Oil, has won both the Shape Skin Award for Best Facial Oil (2024) and the Healing Lifestyles Earth Day Beauty Award (2025). The brand is Power Beauty Collab certified and Leaping Bunny Certified, reflecting Joy’s commitment to clean, cruelty-free beauty.

Joy and Modern Age Skin have been featured in Forbes, BeautyMatter, Well Defined, on television with Pix 11 in NYC, and on the Well Done, Thrive After 45, and Midlife Mavericks podcasts. Through her work, Joy is redefining skincare for women navigating hormonal transitions, proving that aging skin deserves sophisticated, science-backed solutions.

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