L. Inc.

This is L. Inc. (L.) is a privately held, California based social enterprise[1] and public-benefit corporation that makes organic personal care products. The company has a one-for-one give back model: for every product sold, one is made accessible to a person who needs it. L. has supported a network of over 4,000 female entrepreneurs[2] around the world and is on track to give over 200 million health products.[2] L. is the fastest growing feminine care company in the United States according to the market research group IRI.[3] On February 5, 2019 it was announced that P&G acquired This is L.[4]

This is L. Inc.
IndustryPersonal care products
Founded2015 (2015)
FounderTalia Frenkel
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Area served
United States
Websitewww.thisisl.com

History

L. was founded by Talia Frenkel, a photojournalist,[5] who worked for organizations such as the United Nations and Red Cross. Frenkel’s coverage of women's lack of access to reproductive rights and the effects of HIV/AIDS on young girls drove her to provide a sustainable solution to improving access to prevention. L. works with female entrepreneurs that distribute donated health products in Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Ghana, Guatemala, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Ecuador, Nepal, Cambodia, India, Papua New Guinea, and Lebanon.[6]

L. is funded by Y Combinator.[7]

L. has received coverage from press outlets including The Financial Times,[8] Forbes,[9] The New York Times,[9] Fast Company,[10] Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan,[11] and Glamour. L. has partnered with Planned Parenthood, Women’s Health,[12] Revlon,[13] and Refinery 29.

Products

L.’s feminine care line includes organic cotton tampons, pads, liners, and wipes. L.’s feminine care products are made with GOTS-certified organic cotton and are free of chlorine, pesticides, fragrances and dyes.[14]

L. condoms are made with low-protein latex. The latex is sourced local to the manufacturing facility and the packaging is made with 100% recyclable materials and vegetable-based inks. The condom packaging is intentionally gender-neutral.[15]

References

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