Caroline Recardo

Technical Director

Alchemy Ingredients

Caroline Recardo is a chemist with over 25 years’ experience in the cosmetics industry in a variety of roles from bench formulation to sales. She is currently the Technical Director at Alchemy Ingredients, leading a dynamic team focussing on developing novel natural ingredients that can mimic the function of synthetic materials. Caroline has a keen interest in training formulators on how to use cosmetic ingredients creatively; she also teaches cosmetic modules at Reading University.