Right now, Tata Harper is one of the most talked about names in the natural beauty industry. She started her skincare brand, Tata Harper, with a mission to redefine the beauty industry. Her aim was to create results-driven beauty products that are free of industrial synthetics and potentially toxic chemicals. In order to do this she embarked on a four-year journey, discovering the most potent and effective ingredients from around the globe and consulting with the world's top botanists, chemists and beauty experts.
Her journey ended with the creation of Tata Harper, a highly effective and luxurious skincare brand that treats skin issues and provides real anti-ageing results. The brand is adorned by green goddesses and beauty editors alike; even Gwyneth Paltrow, Christy Turlington and Julianne Moore are fans!
Fortunately for me, Tata took some time out of her ridiculously busy schedule to talk to all things beauty...
What inspired you to work in the beauty industry? And how did your career journey begin?
I never imagined I would become a beauty entrepreneur, however it happened out of a passion to create truly natural, totally non-toxic skincare products that actually worked and delivered amazing results. I was inspired to go all natural with the products in my life when my stepfather was diagnosed with cancer about ten years ago. During his treatment and recovery process I learned a lot about toxic load, including the potential health repercussions of being exposed to synthetic chemicals in personal care products. These are products we use twice a day for our whole lives - I was shocked to discover they weren't as safe as I thought they were.
During my search for natural replacements for everything I used, I couldn't find high performance anti-ageing skincare that was truly all natural, so I decided to make it myself.
What is your career highlight?
I'm constantly travelling to meet customers and clients. Each time I meet someone who uses our products, they are thrilled with the results and are so grateful they discovered us - that is always big highlight for me. It's inspiring and it makes me so happy about what I do and what our products do for women's wellness and beauty. I love to make women beautiful!
What advice would you give to someone wanting to succeed in the beauty industry?
To be very, very passionate about your mission. Passion will make you stand out from the crowd and give you the energy to carry the project where it needs to go. Making it in this industry is all about sticking to your vision, knowing what makes you totally unique and finishing what you start!
Who is the ultimate beauty icon?
There are so many beauty icons from each era, however my ultimate beauty icon is my mother.
What are your makeup bag essentials?
I don't use very much makeup day to day. However I always have my Hydrating Floral Essence on-hand, for a refreshing hydration boost when my skin is feeling dry. I also use my Be Adored - a tinted lip treatment that I wear every day. Sometimes I apply it to my cheeks to add colour.
I never imagined I would become a beauty entrepreneur, however it happened out of a passion to create truly natural, totally non-toxic skincare products that actually worked and delivered amazing results. I was inspired to go all natural with the products in my life when my stepfather was diagnosed with cancer about ten years ago. During his treatment and recovery process I learned a lot about toxic load, including the potential health repercussions of being exposed to synthetic chemicals in personal care products. These are products we use twice a day for our whole lives - I was shocked to discover they weren't as safe as I thought they were.
During my search for natural replacements for everything I used, I couldn't find high performance anti-ageing skincare that was truly all natural, so I decided to make it myself.
What is your career highlight?
I'm constantly travelling to meet customers and clients. Each time I meet someone who uses our products, they are thrilled with the results and are so grateful they discovered us - that is always big highlight for me. It's inspiring and it makes me so happy about what I do and what our products do for women's wellness and beauty. I love to make women beautiful!
What advice would you give to someone wanting to succeed in the beauty industry?
To be very, very passionate about your mission. Passion will make you stand out from the crowd and give you the energy to carry the project where it needs to go. Making it in this industry is all about sticking to your vision, knowing what makes you totally unique and finishing what you start!
Who is the ultimate beauty icon?
There are so many beauty icons from each era, however my ultimate beauty icon is my mother.
What are your makeup bag essentials?
I don't use very much makeup day to day. However I always have my Hydrating Floral Essence on-hand, for a refreshing hydration boost when my skin is feeling dry. I also use my Be Adored - a tinted lip treatment that I wear every day. Sometimes I apply it to my cheeks to add colour.
What is the biggest beauty crime a person can commit?
Going to sleep without washing off your makeup! Free radicals, from pollution that you're exposed to throughout the day, remain on your skin and trapped in your makeup. Cleansing the skin each night is essential for it to fully recover and refresh itself as you sleep.
What is your top beauty tip?
This sounds cliché but my top beauty tip is to drink lots of water and eat well. About a third of what we eat goes directly to nourish our skin - so what we put in our bodies really affects how we look. A good anti-ageing skincare routine should be complemented with great food and lots of water, as dehydrated skin is more prone to fine lines, wrinkles and dullness. So drink up & enjoy your fruits and veggies!
Going to sleep without washing off your makeup! Free radicals, from pollution that you're exposed to throughout the day, remain on your skin and trapped in your makeup. Cleansing the skin each night is essential for it to fully recover and refresh itself as you sleep.
What is your top beauty tip?
This sounds cliché but my top beauty tip is to drink lots of water and eat well. About a third of what we eat goes directly to nourish our skin - so what we put in our bodies really affects how we look. A good anti-ageing skincare routine should be complemented with great food and lots of water, as dehydrated skin is more prone to fine lines, wrinkles and dullness. So drink up & enjoy your fruits and veggies!
