Barbara Brockway Consulting Ltd

Dr. Brockway is an independent consultant working in the cosmetic industry. She is a keen innovator and experienced scientist interested in all aspects of sustainability, cosmetic raw materials, AI, Omics and the new technologies. Recently she was involved in programs using DNA Technology in areas from the microbiome and epigenetics, to using DNA companion-identifiers for supply chain transparency. She is an enthusiastic follower of trends and is proud to have chaired most of the In Cosmetics’ Formulation Summits, which were held annually in London, and showcased the science behind the sea-changing trends in the beauty industry. For her doctorate she researched the post-translational modification of collagen. Later she lectured and researched in the fields of rheology and aspects of food science. Back in 1993 she joined the Body Shop and worked on many innovative projects involving sustainably sourced botanicals but she is especially proud of her part in the creation of their Hemp range. Barbara is a Fellow Member, a past President, past Hon Education Sec. and current Trustee of the UK Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).