Meet Dr Dhaval Bhanusali, the Indian dermatologist behind Hailey Bieber's $1 billion skincare brand
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Meet Dr Dhaval Bhanusali, the Indian dermatologist behind Hailey Bieber's $1 billion skincare brand
Nisha Poddar | 12:43 Min | June 21, 2025, 2:24 PM IST
Hailey Bieber's skincare brand, Rhode, has been acquired by e.l.f. Beauty for $1 billion. But behind the glamour and headlines lies a story you haven't heard: that of Indian-American dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali. A founding team member, formulator, and early believer in Rhode, Dr. Bhanusali played a pivotal role in turning a skincare startup into a billion-dollar brand. In this episode of ET Conversation, Nisha Poddar speaks with Dr. Bhanusali about building Rhode from scratch, the science behind its products, the rising influence of Indian beauty traditions like turmeric and hair oiling, and his personal journey as an immigrant son balancing medicine, entrepreneurship, and global ambition.
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