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Melissa Wilson Melnaturel, LLC. MelNaturel.com “Melnaturel offers natural products for everyday use that you can feel good about using. With no harsh chemicals or ingredients that are difficult to pronounce, Melnaturel’s products are handmade, specially formulated with essential oils, natural ingredients, and no harmful side effects.” What made you start your small business? Melnaturel began as a solution for me and morphed into something for everyone. I first sought out to develop a product that would help my eyelashes grow without turning my eyelids colors - like all of the other products on the market I tried. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and really wanted to find a better cure for my hormonal acne because for years nothing I had been prescribed or tried over the counter worked for me – so I started doing my own research on natural products and ingredients and started creating concoctions and testing them on myself. How did you approach building your brand? I wanted to create something very clean, minimal, modern, and natural. I have a strong background in marketing and graphic design so I was able to do everything myself with the help of a few creative interns on my team. 10 | Vol. 12 | GBK’s 2018 Pre-Oscars Celebrity Gift Lounge