More than 30 years in cosmetic chemistry define this expert’s background in developing and evaluating personal care and cosmetic products. She holds a B.A. in Chemistry and has worked across cosmetics, personal care, OTC, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors, with direct involvement in taking products from initial concept through production. Her work includes analyzing ingredient function, substantiating product claims, and ensuring compliance with labeling and regulatory requirements, while aligning technical formulation with commercial and marketing objectives.

Her career includes leadership and operational responsibilities as President of a contract manufacturing company and owner of a cosmetic consulting practice. She manages formulation development, manufacturing processes, and product launch activities, while advising clients on sourcing, compliance, and production strategies. She reviews contracts and patent materials, conducts facility audits, and evaluates product quality, storage conditions, and cost structures for a wide range of clients, including physicians, manufacturers, and retail organizations.

She also brings experience in editorial and advisory roles, where she assesses ingredient lists and determines whether product claims are supported by formulation composition. Her expertise includes cosmetic formulation, manufacturing operations, regulatory review, ingredient evaluation, and quality assessment, and she has prior expert witness experience involving cosmetic and personal care products.