The Green Chemist Consultancy
Dr Barbara Olioso is a doctor of chemistry (Ca’ Foscari university, Venice), a cosmetic formulator, a trainer and a writer. Her passion is in green chemistry applied to cosmetic products to drive sustainable innovation. She also holds a Master in Food Science and Technology (Lincoln university, UK) and a diploma in Cosmetic Science (SCS UK).
Originally from Italy, she has been specialising in green cosmetics development since 1999 (mainly skincare and haircare). In 2005 she was behind the launch of the first certified organic eau de toilette with Primavera Aromatherapy, now Espa International.
Barbara teaches on green preservation and organic cosmetics certification, and moderates the Sustainability Corner at In Cosmetics Global. Her first book is handbook on Cosmetic Preservation an interactive and virtual book to help formulators start the journey of modern and scientific preservation. In 2020 she was shortlisted in the Who is Who in Natural Beauty.
She is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the UK SCS (Society of Cosmetic Scientists), the US SCC (Society of Cosmetic Chemists) and Water Europe.
-formulation development including advice
-sustainable beauty manifesto
-organic certifications
