Inside the Core of Innovation: Our People, Our Lab, Your Advantage

I am Athina Nikolaou, a cosmetic scientist with a degree in Biological Sciences, a Master’s in Cosmetic Science, and a diploma in Organic Cosmetic Skincare Formulation. For the past two years, I have worked at the University of Liverpool as a Technical Support Officer in Automation, specialising in creating cosmetic products through more efficient and innovative processes. By integrating automation and AI into our workflow, we have been able to formulate and test products at a much faster pace while maintaining high accuracy.
Working alongside my university team, I have collaborated with international cosmetic brands to implement advanced automated formulation systems and to characterise the products created. These systems have transformed the product development process; reducing manual labour, minimising human error, and achieving far greater precision. Through these projects, I have seen first-hand how automation can accelerate development timelines, deliver consistent high-quality results, and give companies the flexibility to meet changing market demands with confidence.