Skincare Formulator (Cosmetic Chemist)
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About the Role
A client of Creative HR Consultancy is seeking a skilled Skincare Formulator to develop high-quality herbal personal care products. The role involves formulating skincare, haircare, and fragrance products, conducting lab testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and formulate new products including perfumes, body lotions, creams, hair serums, shampoos, sunscreens, deodorants, and other personal care items with a focus on herbal and natural ingredients
- Conduct laboratory testing including stability, compatibility, pH, viscosity, and microbial analysis
- Ensure all formulations comply with UAE regulations (e.g., ESMA/MoIAT), GCC standards, and international cosmetic safety guidelines
- Evaluate and select raw materials, ensuring quality, efficacy, and supplier compliance
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for raw material sourcing, scale up, and production transfer
- Maintain accurate documentation for formulations, testing results, and regulatory submissions
- Monitor market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging ingredient technologies, especially in herbal and clean beauty segments
- Support product improvement initiatives and troubleshoot formulation or production issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (Diploma may be considered)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation
- Hands on experience with emulsions, gels, serums, and fragrance based formulations
- Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, herbal extracts, preservatives, and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with GMP and quality control processes
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills
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Job Overview
- We are seeking a skilled and innovative Skincare Formulator to develop and enhance a range of high quality herbal personal care products.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cosmetic chemistry, with hands on experience in formulating skincare, haircare, body care, and fragrance products.
- This role involves product development from concept to commercialization, ensuring safety, stability, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and formulate new products including perfumes, body lotions, creams, hair serums, shampoos, sunscreens, deodorants, and other personal care items with a focus on herbal and natural ingredients.
- Conduct laboratory testing including stability, compatibility, pH, viscosity, and microbial analysis.
- Ensure all formulations comply with UAE regulations (e.g., ESMA/MoIAT), GCC standards, and international cosmetic safety guidelines.
- Evaluate and select raw materials, ensuring quality, efficacy, and supplier compliance.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for raw material sourcing, scale up, and production transfer.
- Maintain accurate documentation for formulations, testing results, and regulatory submissions.
- Monitor market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging ingredient technologies, especially in herbal and clean beauty segments.
- Support product improvement initiatives and troubleshoot formulation or production issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (Diploma in skincare formulation may be considered).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation.
- Hands on experience with emulsions, gels, serums, and fragrance based formulations.
- Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, herbal extracts, preservatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and quality control processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with natural/herbal or organic formulations.
- Knowledge of fragrance formulation and stability.
- Experience with product registration in the UAE/GCC markets.
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