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The founder: Shirley Billot

Creator of the brand, Shirley Billot, was introduced to Creole pharmacopoeia very early on by her mother. By founding the Kadalys brand, she combines her desire to promote the ancestral cosmetic virtues of the Banana tree and her passion for plant research.

In 2010, she launched a research program to study the virtues of the banana tree and developed new cosmetic active ingredients called “Musactif”. These active ingredients are real anti-aging shields concentrating the precious molecules of the banana tree. They preserve the youthfulness of the skin and promote the synthesis of collagen and elastin.

In 2012, she launched KADALYS, the first eco-conscious brand with patented Bananier active ingredients: treatments combining technicality, authenticity and refinement.

I BELIEVE IN INNOVATIVE, ECO-RESPONSIBLE & COSMOPOLITAN ORGANIC BEAUTY.

I BELIEVE IN A MORE ETHICAL AND INCLUSIVE CAPITALISM. THIS IS WHY I ASSOCIATE 100% OF MARTINIQUE’S PLANTS IN 2016 IN THIS UPCYCLING AND ECO-EXTRACTION PROJECT

Vision of a banana hacker

In 2012, I created KADALYS, the first eco-conscious brand, a world expert in banana science, which develops ingredients from agricultural co-products from the banana industry, and organic, committed and ethical cosmetic care.
Passionate about research and plant science, I wanted to combine my knowledge of the Caribbean pharmacopoeia with the latest scientific innovations to extract the precious molecules of the banana, a sacred fruit of beauty and generosity. Since 2010, we have been studying the active components of the banana plant and have developed internationally recognized expertise.
Active activists, my parents made me aware, from my childhood, of environmental and societal causes in the countries where we lived. The preservation of the environment and its resources is a cause dear to our hearts.
My numerous travels and my mixed origins (Caucasian, African, Native American and Asian) have naturally given me the desire to formulate products and textures that adapt to all skin types, complexions and climates.
KADALYS embodies my vision of a caring company that fits with the times and whose pillars are the circular economy, green chemistry and inclusive capitalism. Beyond holistic beauty, it is a vision of beauty that engages, gives meaning, shares and preserves.

THROUGH KADALYS, I WANTED TO CREATE ETHICAL COSMETICS, WITHOUT COMPROMISE BETWEEN HIGH PERFORMANCE, NATURALITY & CITIZEN COMMITMENT.

Recognition of institutions

She received the National Order of Merit for her actions to promote the banana sector in 2017.

She is invited to represent France and Overseas at the G20 Young Entrepreneur Alliance in Japan in May 2019 where she speaks about her vision of inclusive capitalism.

President of the “Strategy Thursdays” association since 2016, she supports young entrepreneurs through acceleration programs for startups from fragile territories (suburbs, Overseas) in the development phase. It is supported by the Fontanet Foundation and led by Xavier Fontanet, professor affiliated with HEC.
She received the “Coup de coeur” prize of the 2017 “Les Espoirs du Management” Trophy.