A senior development chemist heading up a team of women scientists at Jarvis Cosmetic Developments. I have a degree in Pharmaceutical Cosmetic Science with over 20 years’ experience innovating and creating beauty products for small and large brands within a manufacturing facility.
Sandra Skuda-Colvin: a senior development chemist and internal marketing project lead at Jarvis Cosmetic Developments. I have a degree in Biochemistry, completed SCS Diploma course and have been working on unique and innovative formulations for various clients for over 7 years. Interests include developing haircare, skincare products and helping new brands create ingredient story and… Read more »
Dr Sara Robb, a formulator and safety assessor, has a background in neuroscience. She earned her doctorate at Hershey Medical School, receiving the Marian Kies Award for outstanding thesis research. After leaving academia, she began formulating bee-based cosmetics. She has authored books and articles in international beekeeping publications and teaches beekeepers how to make cosmetics… Read more »
Fanny Coste is a seasoned cosmetic scientist with over 20 years in the beauty industry, excelling in R&D, formulation, and brand innovation across skincare, sustainability, longevity, and microbiome science. Former Head of Formulation at Medik8 and Head of R&D at Trinny London, she now leads Cosmevia, a beauty innovation consultancy in Norway, leveraging international experience… Read more »
Neo Chatyoka is an award-winning entrepreneur, brand owner, and advocate for women in manufacturing. She is the founder of Uhuru Botanicals and the Cosmetic Formulation Academy, where she empowers underrepresented women through natural / plant-based beauty formulation education. Neo developed BOTANICS AI, a groundbreaking tool that supports learners in cosmetic formulation. She has received recognition… Read more »
Carmen M. Lerga is a seasoned consultant and founder of Olalla Consulting, bringing nearly two decades of experience in product development, regulatory compliance, and innovation across the personal care and chemical industries. She has led technical and regulatory teams at INEOS Hygienics, ITW Fluids Europe, and Unilever, driving cost-saving reformulations and international product launches. Carmen… Read more »
As the co-founder of a UK-based ethical manufacturing lab and Responsible Person for multiple brands, I’ve spent the last six years helping independent beauty founders navigate the confusing world of compliance. I’m passionate about demystifying the legal process so that more small brands can create safe, sustainable products without fear or guesswork. I want to… Read more »
Kamal is a UK & EU Responsible Person as well as an expert in UK & EU Cosmetic product regulations with over 9 years experience. Kamal has supported the launch of hundreds of products from global brands such as Scholl, Veet, Clearasil, Dettol, 111SKIN, REFY, Indē Wild & many others. Providing bespoke, strategic and commercially… Read more »
Evan Peters is the co-founder of Fairglow, a company dedicated to helping the cosmetics industry measure and reduce its environmental impact. With a background in environmental regulations and data science, Evan’s career has focused on quantifying sustainability. Before starting Fairglow in Paris, he led product development at Smarter X in Texas and Emex in the… Read more »
Bethany Dean is the Managing Director of Taylored Consultancy Ltd. Taylored Consultancy began its journey in January 2023 and supports a wide range of businesses, with clients ranging from cutting edge start-ups to S&P500 listed multi-nationals, challenging the status quo by providing a refreshing, strategic, and more commercial approach to Regulatory and Quality consulting. She… Read more »
