At 84, Martha Stewart continues to reinvent herself while shaping how the world sees beauty, health, and lifestyle. With Elm Biosciences, her newest venture, she proves once again that influence has no age and that science and style can age gracefully together.
Martha Stewart has always been ahead of her time. Long before the world used the word influencer, she was already shaping opinions, setting standards, and creating desires through her television shows, books, and media empire. She built an entire culture of aspiration that felt approachable, teaching not only how to cook or decorate, but how to live.
If today the internet thrives on lifestyle content, Martha is its original blueprint. Now, well into her eighth decade, she is once again at the forefront of a cultural conversation, this time about aging, science, and beauty.
Together with dermatologist and biotech entrepreneur Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, Stewart co-founded Elm Biosciences, a skincare platform focused on redefining how we care for aging skin. After five years of research, Elm debuts with two products: the A3O™ Elemental Serum, a breakthrough antioxidant formula, and the Inner Dose™ Daily Skin Supplement, designed to strengthen skin from within.
“I set out years ago to take care of my skin,” Martha explains. “Along the way, I met Dr. Bhanusali, and we started doing our research and development to create a skincare line unlike any other. I have been using our products for the last five years in all developmental iterations, and I must say I am extremely pleased with the results.”
Her words echo a philosophy that she has carried throughout her career: care, preparation, and consistency matter. Curiosity has always been part of her brand. Few people remember that in 1999 she became the first self-made female billionaire in the United States, long before social media created a generation of entrepreneurs. Her empire grew through a publishing house that released more than 90 books, ranging from gardening to entertaining, each one reflecting her belief that daily rituals create extraordinary results.
At her Bedford farm in New York, she tends to more than 700 rose bushes, transforming her gardens into laboratories of beauty and resilience. It is this same gardener’s patience that she now brings into skincare, where daily consistency delivers visible transformation.
Martha has also shown resilience in unexpected ways. Her Netflix documentary revisits the period when she spent five months in prison, an event that could have ended her career but instead became the foundation of a powerful comeback. Rather than stepping back, she leaned into her own influence and found new ways to connect. Decades before “farm to table” became a culinary movement, she was already teaching audiences about the importance of fresh, local ingredients.
Elm extends this philosophy into beauty, a kind of “lab to consumer” approach that mirrors her lifelong ability to spot cultural shifts before they happen. She has never been afraid to reinvent herself. Her collaboration with Snoop Dogg became a pop culture sensation, bridging generations and proving her ability to remain relevant in ways no one could predict. Just as she once demonstrated the proper way to fold linens or plant seasonal herbs on her shows, she now advocates for the same discipline in skincare: small, consistent steps that create long-term results. And even as she embraces the realities of aging, she continues to embody a timeless presence.
At 81, she posed for the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, reminding the world that influence and beauty have no expiration date. Elm Biosciences is more than just a new skincare brand. It is the natural continuation of Martha Stewart’s legacy. It brings together science, elegance, and a belief in the rituals that make life richer. She has been shaping how we live for decades, and now, with Elm, she is shaping how we age: gracefully, intelligently, and unapologetically.