Former hedge fund CFO Jiajia Sollers knows the strain of long workdays, excessive screen use, continuous stress, and the toll it can all take on our skin. With a mission to tackle skin concerns before they appear, Sollers created her revolutionary brand, Matter of Monday. Read our exclusive interview to learn more about her background, products and more.
Thank you for joining us. You have an interesting background because you started off in the corporate world and then transitioned to skincare. Tell us about yourself.
I spent my entire career in the corporate world until recently. I was CFO of a $3 billion hedge fund in San Francisco.
What sparked your passion to create your own skincare brand?
After long, high-pressure workdays, I saw how my skin reacted and suffered. Not having a radiant, energetic look that matched my inner drive affected my confidence. While trying to solve my own skin issues, I discovered the connection between blue light, stress, and skin damage. When I couldn’t find products designed for office professionals who face unique skincare challenges, I decided to create my own skincare brand.
What sets Matter of Monday apart from other lines and do you have any future plans to create more products?
Most skincare is reactive, treating issues after they appear. Matter of Monday takes a proactive, preventive approach. Our formulations are designed to protect the skin before damage sets in, helping professionals maintain their best skin despite stress and screen exposure. As for the future, yes, we’ll expand thoughtfully. When the time is right, we plan to introduce more products that align with our philosophy of protection and prevention.
What is the significance of the brand’s name?
For me, Monday has always been the busiest day of the week, but it also sets the tone for the week. “Matter of Monday” is a reminder to prioritize mindful self-care at the start of the week You show up prepared, confident, and set yourself up for success.
Your products are well known for combatting blue light. Can you tell us why this is so important and how blue light is affecting our skin.
Blue light isn’t as intense as UV light, but it penetrates deeper into the skin, reaching the dermis and elastin. This breaks down collagen, leading to loss of firmness. It also causes photoaging, resulting in dullness, and uneven skin tone. Since our lives are increasingly digital, blue light protection is a modern skincare essential.
Since you have made the shift to work in the skin care industry do you have any top tips you could share with us?
Protecting and strengthening the skin barrier is one of the most important things you can do. A weakened barrier leads to sensitivity, breakouts, and accelerated aging. Stress, dehydration, and harsh products all compromise the barrier. On the other hand, antioxidants like Vitamin C, rice bran, and bamboo stem help strengthen it. Incorporating these ingredients consistently delivers long-term benefits.
Anything else we should know?
Skincare should be consistent and continuous, not a one-and done ritual. Just like you drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated or reapply sunscreen during a full day outside. When you spend long hours in front of screens, your skin needs ongoing protection against blue light. Reapplication is the key. That’s why we designed Matter of Monday to be lightweight, quick to absorb, and easy to reapply, even over makeup. It layers seamlessly, keeps your skin protected and gives you a healthy glow. Transform your skin and visit https://matterofmonday.com/
