Hello, my name is Rebecca. I am the cosmetic formulator behind Botanical Formulations. I also have my own award winning natural skincare range. Launching and running this business has given me sound knowledge of the market, legislation and practicalities of launching my own range in the EU.
My background is not in formulation. I have been, for much of my life, interested in social justice. I left school and competed a degree in International Development. I then did numerous post graduate courses in the subject. I went on to complete a Masters in Social Work and I practised as social worker for 18 years before launching my own cosmetics range. During maternity leave with my first child, I started studying holistic massage. I then went on to complete courses in aromatherapy massage and pregnancy shiatsu with Well Mother.
Throughout this I was making my own cosmetics. I started making oils and balms, then went on to develop my skills from there. Fifteen years of learning has bought me here today.
Formulating for me is a form of art, it is about being creative and having fun in this ever changing world of cosmetic science. When I formulate for others it is also about getting to the heart of what my customer wants so that I can help them bring the best possible product to market.
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