# Parissa

## Facts

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| Founded | 1983 |
| Origin | Canada |
| Headquarters | North Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Status | Active |
| Website | https://parissa.com/ |

Chemical engineer Azar Moayeri immigrated with her family from Iran to Vancouver and, finding only chemical-based hair removal products available, began formulating Canada's first all-natural hair removal product from her home kitchen; the family got involved and Parissa was born.

## Sources

1. (T1) https://parissa.com/
2. (T1) https://parissa.com/pages/our-story
3. (T2) https://parissa.com/pages/our-values
4. (T2) https://parissa.com/pages/cruelty-free
5. (T2) https://parissa.com/pages/parissa-building
6. (T2) https://parissa.com/pages/natural-ingredients
7. (T2) https://parissa.com/pages/sustainable-packaging
8. (T2) https://parissa.com/pages/media-coverage
9. (T2) https://parissa.com/blogs/how-to-guides/history-of-parissa
10. (T3) https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/153811/Global-Success-Local-Roots-Parissa-Celebrates-40-Years-as-The-Worldwide-Leader-in-Natural-Hair-Removal
11. (T3) https://www.iawfoundation.org/community/azarmoayeri/profile/

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