Dr Simon Jackson – PhD Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy at Kings College, London, UK
Post Doc at Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, UK
Post Doc at Glaxo Smithkline, Stevenage, UK
CEO Founder and Director of ‘Dr Jacksons’ product brand from 2008 to 2015
CSO and co-founder Modern Botany 2016 to July 2022 www.modernbotany.com
Director and Co-founder NPC ltd from 2015 to date www.naturalproductconsulting.com
Member and guest writer at the American Botanic Council
Member of the GA (European Society for Plant Medicine)
Dr. Simon Jackson is committed to preserving and advancing the knowledge of the science of Pharmacognosy through research and the creation of personal care and natural products. He utilises traditional and digital media to promote awareness of the science of natural products to everyone. In this post-chemical revolution era, which is increasingly being called the Golden Age of natural products, Dr. Jackson's goal is to educate and be as inclusive as possible to anyone interested in natural products, Botany, and Pharmacognosy.
Natural product science has existed globally for a long time and is rooted in Shamanism, Traditional Medicine, Herbalsim, Ayurvedic medicine, African Traditional Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Tibetan Medicine. It has been passed down through generations of healers, and Dr. Jackson's objective is to ensure that this knowledge remains alive through educational programs, research, and innovative technology. His aim is to make the science of natural products accessible to as many people as possible.
Awards:
We're incredibly proud to have received numerous awards over the years that recognize our commitment to natural products and innovation in the industry. Here are just a few of our most recent accolades:
In 2022, we were thrilled to win not one, not two, but six awards at the Beauty Shortlist Awards! Our brand was recognized for Best Skincare Brand, Best Multi-Purpose Product, Best Deodorant Spray, Best Cleansing Balm, Best Desert Island Product, and our recovery cream received the Editor's Choice Award.
The previous year, we took home two prestigious awards from CEW: Best New Natural Company and Best New Product in the Prestige Sector for our Modern Botany line. And in 2019, we were honored to receive the Image Award for Most Innovative Company and the Women's Health UK Award for Best Personal Care Product.
We've also been recognized for our natural deodorant - in 2018, we were a finalist for Best Body Miracle in the Stella Telegraph UK awards, and we won the Best Beauty Award for Natural Deodorant from Tatler. And our Universal Oil was named Best Body Product by Image Magazine Ireland in 2017.
Our commitment to natural products and innovation has not gone unnoticed outside of the UK, either. We were thrilled to be nominated for the Best New Natural Spa Product Award from Asia Spa in 2015 for our Dr. Jackson's line, and in 2014, we won the Best New Multi-Use Product Award from Style magazine UK.
We're humbled and grateful for each and every award we've received, and we'll continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.
Interviews / TV / Press Features:
RTE Nationwide (Natural Products in Cosmeceuticals)
The Mondrian Muse (Luxury Global Hotel chain)
Press Packs:
Dr Jackson’s Print Press Pack
Dr Jackson’s Online Press Pack
Dr Jackson’s Events/ Launches pack
Modern Botany Print Press Pack
Modern Botany Online Press Pack
Modern Botany Events/Launches
Dr Jackson’s work Interests:
I'm all about that natural product life! From consulting on natural products to exploring their properties, I'm fascinated by the world of phytochemicals and their potential health benefits. I'm also a big fan of traditional medicine from all around the world - from African and Chinese to Ayurvedic and European herbalism.
When it comes to beauty and health, I'm all about finding ways to improve our lives from the inside out. That's why I love exploring cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals - it's like a fun science experiment that can have real-life benefits!
Of course, I also care deeply about the environment and conservation. We only have one planet, so it's important to do our part to protect it. From exploring ways to use natural products sustainably to supporting conservation efforts, I'm always looking for ways to make a positive impact.