The Seldia Astra Awards 2023 ceremony held in Brussels recognized the achievements of Seldia members who have led positive change for the industry, made a positive impact on the society and environment, and empowered direct sellers to be successful.

Mary Kay, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, executive produced a documentary, Forest of Hope, which was screened at the 17th Dallas International Film Festival. The film shares the story of Angélica Torres, leader of Mujeres Unidas Para La Conservacion de Laguna de Sanchez, and female entrepreneurs who are combatting environmental challenges in the area surrounding Monterrey, Mexico.  

In the United States, one in four women will experience domestic violence during their lifetime. The Mary Kay Ash Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $100,000 to four North Texas domestic violence shelters.

Mary Kay, Inc., in a partnership with the European Society for Dermatological Research, awarded two $20,000 grants to researchers conducting groundbreaking, innovative studies in skin health and skin disease.

Mary Kay Inc. is ramping up to celebrate its 60th anniversary in September by encouraging independent beauty consultants from around the world to share their stories online using the hashtag #MaryKay60.

Mary Kay Inc., in celebration of International Day of Forests, announced its recent certification from the Forest Stewardship Council, a global nonprofit that promotes responsible forest management.

Mary Kay Inc. hosted 25 young women from Young Women’s Preparatory Network, a nonprofit that operates all-girl, public, college preparatory schools within Texas public school districts.

Mary Kay Inc. presented new findings on the benefits of a botanical leaf extract at the American Society of Nutrition’s Annual Conference.

Mary Kay Inc. released a report detailing its global sustainability program, Enriching Lives Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow, and its vision for the social impact it will make through the year 2030 and beyond.

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation announced the donation of 50 grants of $20,000 each to domestic violence shelters across the country. This donation is expected to serve and support nearly 150,000 women.

Mary Kay Inc., through its corporate sustainability and stewardship efforts, celebrated planting more than 1.2 million trees to date. This milestone follows the completion of a 69-acre reforestation project to revitalize Florida’s Econfina Creek Wildlife Management Area, realized through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

From customized packaging to messaging to building unique product combinations, consumers are willing to pay top dollar for customization. According to a study by YouGov, 49 percent of Americans are interested in buying customized items.