Janna Mandell is a Senior Editor at BeautyMatter. In this position, she edits stories, helps shape editorial strategy and direction, and writes investigative pieces on the beauty and wellness industries. Prior to joining BeautyMatter, Mandell wrote for The New York Times and The Washington Post, debunking myths, calling out fear-mongering, and reporting on the FDA’s regulation of personal care products. Industry peers have called Mandell a trend-spotter for her early coverage of trends like the Korean beauty craze and the natural beauty boom years before hitting the mainstream. In her reporting, Mandell has interviewed everyone from CEOs, celebrities, and academics to toxicologists, FDA scientists, and dermatologists.