
our founding story
Dr. Barbara Paldus bringing biotech to beauty
Canadian-born of Czech parents, raised in both Europe and Canada, fluent in five languages with a Ph.D. from Stanford University (U.S.), Dr. Barbara Paldus considers herself a global citizen. As a scientist, she believes in data and biotechnology. Codex was conceived from a need to deliver high-efficacy skincare collections that defy the mainstream with science based effective ingredients. From top to bottom, she’s created a line that puts the plant-power back in your hands—with the results to back it up.
Clinically Proven. Seriously Sustainable.
We created the Codex Beauty Code to set the highest standards for effective and sustainable skincare. We live by this code of principles. They’re not just promises, they’re proven.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
We source as ingredients that are biotech-manufactured as possible, as these reduce carbon footprint. We utilise sugarcane-based polyethylene (green PE) tubes for our cream/gel products, and we are developing green PE/PCR bottles for our liquid products. We will implement recycling programs to minimise ocean plastic.
Supporting Biodiversity
We work with local ethnobotanists and indigenous peoples. We consider everything from the bio-availability of a plant species, the ecological impact of organic/biodynamic farming to the local biome, and the indigenous community. Our suppliers integrate the full production chain: from the biomass harvest in the native ecosystem/farm through extraction, concentration or fermentation of the bio-active.
Fair Trade Sourcing
We support fair trade when we work with local growers and indigenous harvesters. We pay fair market prices to local communities. We are fully support the Nagoya protocol and invest in building infrastructure for better working conditions, access to healthcare, and education.