
Hazal Evliyaoglu: Building a Transparent and Impact-Driven Skincare Brand
Hazal Evliyaoglu on Driving Change in the Skincare Industry Through Impact-Focused Solutions and Innovation
Hazal Evliyaoglu is the CMO, CDO and Co-Founder of The Purest Solutions, a leading skincare brand recognized across Europe and the Middle East. With a background in Industrial Engineering and an MSc in Sustainable Resource Management, Hazal combines her expertise in technology optimization with a profound dedication to sustainability. Her international experience spans consultancy, business, and entrepreneurship roles in England, the United States, India, and Turkey. She champions impactful, eco-conscious innovation across all departments and leads initiatives aligned with SDG goals, particularly in gender equality and education, actively empowering communities and driving sustainable industry transformation.
What are your strategic priorities and your key solutions?
Our strategic priorities focus on developing products that are deeply aligned with our users’ unique skin concerns and care habits, ensuring every solution is thoughtfully tailored to their needs. We are equally committed to achieving these goals sustainably, with a strong emphasis on eco-conscious packaging and responsibly sourced, sustainable ingredients in our formulations. This approach allows us to deliver effective, targeted skincare solutions while minimizing our environmental footprint.
Can you please elaborate on The Purest Solutions’ vision, impact and purpose?
1. Commitment to Clean and Effective Formulations
At The Purest Solutions, our focus is on delivering clean, safe, and highly effective skincare formulations. Every product is crafted with carefully selected active ingredients designed to target specific skin concerns while remaining free from harmful additives like parabens, alcohol, and artificial fragrances. Through rigorous research and testing, we ensure that our products achieve high performance without compromising skin health or safety. This dedication to ingredient transparency builds trust and positions us as a brand that consumers can rely on for high-quality, science-backed skincare solutions.
2. Sustainable Sourcing and Packaging
Our commitment to sustainability is woven into every step of our product lifecycle. From sourcing ingredients to packaging, we prioritize eco-friendly practices. We strive to use responsibly sourced, sustainable ingredients and actively invest in biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable packaging options. By reducing waste and lowering our environmental impact, we align with consumers who are increasingly concerned about sustainability and ensure that our brand remains aligned with long-term ecological goals.
3. Community and Social Responsibility
We believe that every product should contribute positively to society. Partnering with organizations like Hayata Destek, Haçiko, and Ecording, we ensure that each purchase from The Purest Solutions makes a meaningful difference. Through these collaborations, our products support disaster relief, reforestation efforts, and healthcare for stray animals. This focus on community engagement allows us to expand the impact of each product beyond skincare, turning every purchase into an act of social responsibility.
4. Educational Approach for Empowered Consumers
We are committed to empowering our consumers by helping them become skincare experts in their own right. Our educational approach provides users with clear, accessible information on skincare science, enabling them to make well-informed choices. By demystifying skincare and actively engaging with consumers through resources and expert consultations, we empower our community to take control of their skincare journey, which builds trust and long-term loyalty.
5. Focus on Transparency and Minimalism
Guided by our “less is more” philosophy, we believe in minimalistic skincare that doesn’t compromise results. Each product is developed to be straightforward yet highly effective, keeping formulations simple, potent, and easy to understand. This transparency and simplicity allow users to approach their skincare routine with confidence, knowing that each ingredient has a purpose and is backed by science. It also makes our brand more accessible and trustworthy, especially for consumers looking to streamline their routines.
6. Investment in Local and Sustainable Production
As part of our sustainable practices, we have invested in the local production and packaging industry. By establishing a packaging company, we ensure that our supply chain remains efficient, controlled, and eco-friendly. This not only supports local economies but also allows us to maintain higher standards of quality and sustainability. Our in-house production enables us to reduce our carbon footprint and deliver on our promise of sustainable and responsible manufacturing.
7. Future Innovations and Adaptability
We continuously monitor emerging trends and invest in future-ready solutions to remain a leading brand in skincare. From incorporating AI-driven personalization to exploring edible skincare for inside-out beauty, we are committed to staying ahead of the curve. Our innovation roadmap includes advanced skin diagnostic tools, personalized product recommendations, and new formulations that align with the holistic wellness trend. By adapting to the evolving needs of our consumers, we ensure that The Purest Solutions remains relevant, responsive, and ready for the future.
What do you believe is one of the most important issues that need to be solved over the next 10 years?
One of the most pressing issues to address in the coming decade is embedding environmental and social responsibility into every facet of business, particularly in sectors like chemistry that have significant planetary impacts. Guided by a “less is more” philosophy, we focus on developing products that deliver effective skincare results with carefully selected active ingredients while making a broader positive impact.
Our approach includes conducting life cycle analyses to assess and minimize our environmental footprint, with priorities aligned with sustainable development goals such as promoting a circular economy, reducing carbon emissions, and optimizing resource use. We partner with organizations like Hayata Destek, Haçiko, and Ecording, allowing each product to contribute beyond skincare—supporting disaster relief, reforestation, and healthcare for stray animals. With every step, we remain dedicated to building a more sustainable and livable world for future generations, upholding our responsibility to people and the planet.
Hazal, tell us a little about your work and how it intersects with the impact space.
At The Purest Solutions, we are committed to creating skincare products that deliver results while having a positive impact on both people and the planet. Our sustainability efforts focus on eco-friendly packaging, sustainable ingredient sourcing, and reducing our environmental footprint. We also partner with organizations like Hayata Destek, Haçiko, and Ecording, ensuring that each purchase supports disaster relief, reforestation, and healthcare for stray animals.
We prioritize transparency and education, empowering consumers to make informed decisions for both their skin and the planet. Through these initiatives, our work intersects with the impact space, driving positive change in skincare and beyond.
What are some of the strategic insights that have led you to where you are today? What helped you develop your activities?
Our journey has been guided by several key insights that have been instrumental in shaping our success and growth. First, we recognized the power of e-commerce as an essential tool to stay connected with our users. E-commerce has allowed us to gather direct feedback, continuously refine our products and services, and explore more sustainable logistics and supply chain options, ensuring that we align with both user needs and environmental priorities.
Secondly, building an in-house team with a strong Gen-Z presence has been invaluable. This team
fosters a “why not?” culture, encouraging innovation, agility, and a deep understanding of evolving user interests. This approach helps us remain adaptable, lead trends, and maintain high levels of user satisfaction.
Lastly, we made strategic investments in the packaging industry to offer sustainable packaging options while also launching a packaging company for local supplies. This enables us to oversee supply chain planning in-house, ensuring both efficiency and sustainability. These insights and actions collectively enable us to stay proactive, responsive, and dedicated to delivering impactful, eco-conscious products.
How has your market evolved in the last years and what are you expecting for the next 5-10 years? What are the key trends in it?
The skincare market has seen significant evolution in recent years, with technology and personalization becoming central trends. Tech and AI-driven tools are transforming skincare by enabling highly accurate diagnostics and personalized product recommendations, which greatly enhance product efficacy. We have already taken steps to integrate these tools into our offerings, setting a foundation for an improved, tech-enhanced user experience.
Additionally, there is a growing focus on "inside-out beauty," with edible skincare products becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek holistic solutions that nourish skin from within. Recognizing this shift, we are exploring innovative ways to expand into this realm and offer solutions that align with these holistic wellness goals.
Looking ahead, personalized skincare products will dominate the market as consumers look for highly tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. We are actively investing in personalization strategies, ensuring we’re well-positioned to lead this trend and provide meaningful, customized skincare experiences. Over the next 5-10 years, we anticipate these trends will define the future of skincare, and we are prepared to evolve alongside them.