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Expert Formulation Scientist with Over 10 Years of Pioneering Experience in Cosmetics and Skincare

Profile Summary

With over a decade of experience, I specialize in the innovative formulation and development of high-performance skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products. My portfolio spans a wide array of applications, ensuring top-tier quality and efficacy in every product I craft. Areas of Expertise: Skincare: Expert in creating serums, cleansers, toners, creams, lotions, gels, and facial oils that deliver visible results. Lip Care: Formulation of nourishing lip balms, lip oils, and multi-functional balms. Hair Care: Development of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, masks, and styling products designed for optimal hair health and styling precision. Eye Care: Specialized in under-eye serums, creams, and eye makeup that enhance beauty and address specific concerns. Consulting Services: Leverage my expertise to elevate your product formulations to the next level. I offer comprehensive consulting services, including: Custom formulation development tailored to your brand's vision and target market. Stability testing and optimization to ensure product longevity and efficacy. Advanced research and development to incorporate the latest trends and technologies in cosmetic science. Efficacy testing to validate product claims and enhance consumer trust.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Skin Care & Cosmetology
• ★ Cosmetic & Skincare Formulation
• ★ Hair Care Product Formulation
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Nanotechnology
• ☆ Green Chemistry
• ☆ Recipe Formulation
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Sciences
• ☆ Pharmacy
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Drug Formulation
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Technology
• ☆ Product Development
• ☆ Formulation
• ☆ Essential Oils
• ☆ Consumer Protection

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Copywriting

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

Work Experience

Head of Research and Development

THE SKIN PHARMACIST

March 2018 - Present

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PRINCIPAL

SAHARA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, NAROWAL

June 2019 - June 2020

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / DEPUTY DIRECTOR RESEARCH

University of Central Punjab

September 2014 - March 2019

Deputy Director Research

University of Central Punjab

September 2014 - February 2019

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

The University of Faisalabad

August 2013 - August 2014

Education

Ph.D., Pharmaceutics

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur - Pakistan

February 2010 - June 2013

M. Phil., Pharmaceutics

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur - Pakistan

March 2008 - March 2010

Pharm. D.,

The Islamia University of Bahawalpur - Pakistan

August 2001 - September 2008

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Shahzad, Y., Maqbool, M., Hussain, T., Yousaf, A.M., Khan, I.U., Mahmood, T., Jamshaid, M.(2020). Natural and semisynthetic polymers blended orodispersible films of citalopram . Natural Product Research. 34. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 16-25.

Ali, S., Yousaf, A.M., Raza, S.A., Shahzad, Y., Khan, I.U., Mahmood, T., Hussain, T., Manzoor, M., Riaz, H., Jamshaid, M.(2019). Preparation and in vitro characterization of polyvinylpyrrolidone-poloxamer polymeric synergy for oral drug delivery . Journal of Polymer Research. 26. (7).

Yousaf, A.M., Malik, U.R., Shahzad, Y., Hussain, T., Khan, I.U., Din, F.U., Mahmood, T., Ahsan, H.M., Syed, A.S., Akram, M.R.(2019). Silymarin-laden PVP-nanocontainers prepared via the electrospraying technique for improved aqueous solubility and dissolution rate . Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. 62. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1-13.

Yousaf, A.M., Malik, U.R., Shahzad, Y., Mahmood, T., Hussain, T.(2019). Silymarin-laden PVP-PEG polymeric composite for enhanced aqueous solubility and dissolution rate: Preparation and in vitro characterization . Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis. 9. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 34-39.

Saeed, I., Shaheen, S., Hussain, K., Khan, M.A., Jaffer, M., Mahmood, T., Khalid, S., Sarwar, S., Tahir, A., Khan, F.(2019). Assessment of mold and yeast in some bakery products of Lahore, Pakistan based on LM and SEM . Microscopy Research and Technique. 82. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 85-91.

Yousaf, A.M., Ramzan, M., Shahzad, Y., Mahmood, T., Jamshaid, M.(2019). Fabrication and in vitro characterization of fenofibric acid-loaded hyaluronic acid–polyethylene glycol polymeric composites with enhanced drug solubility and dissolution rate . International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials. 68. (9). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 510-515.

Tariq, I., Yousaf, A.M., Raza, S.A., Shahzad, Y., Hussain, T., Khan, I.U., Mahmood, T., Jamshaid, M.(2019). Cellulosic and acrylic polymers based composites for controlled drug release . Iranian Polymer Journal (English Edition). 28. (9). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 769-776.

Aamir, M.N., Manzoor, A., Hussain, H., Javaid, Z., Mahmood, T., Abbas, K., Rasul, A.(2019). Orodispersible films of an antipsychotic drug: Development and physicochemical characterization . Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan. 41. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 469-478.

Tariq Mahmood, Abid Mehmood Yousaf, Usman Rashid Malik, Yasser Shahzad, Talib Hussain, Ikram Ullah Khan, Fakhar Ud Din, Hafiz Muhammad Ahsan, Ahmed Shah Syed, Muhammad Rouf Akram(2019). Silymarin-Laden {PVP}-Nanocontainers Prepared Via the Electrospraying Technique for Improved Aqueous Solubility and Dissolution Rate . Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. 62. {FapUNIFESP} ({SciELO})

Uzair, B., Sarah Bint-E-Irshad, Khan, B.A., Azad, B., Mahmood, T., Rehman, M.U., Braga, V.A.(2018). Scorpion venom peptides as a potential source for human drug candidates . Protein and Peptide Letters. 25. (7). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 702-708.

Tahir, H., Shahzad, Y., Waters, L.J., Hussain, T., Yousaf, A.M., Mahmood, T., Sheikh, R.(2018). Impact of processing methods on the dissolution of artemether from two non-ordered mesoporous silicas . European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 112. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 139-145.

Shahzad, Y., Saeed, S., Ghori, M.U., Mahmood, T., Yousaf, A.M., Jamshaid, M., Sheikh, R., Rizvi, S.A.A.(2018). Influence of polymer ratio and surfactants on controlled drug release from cellulosic microsponges . International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 109. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 963-970.

Igielska-Kalwat, J., Mahmood, T.(2018). In vivo research of cosmetic forms containing β-carotene . Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research. 75. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 313-320.

Farooq, U., Mahmood, T., Shahzad, Y., Yousaf, A.M., Akhtar, N.(2018). Comparative efficacy of two anti-aging products containing retinyl palmitate in healthy human volunteers . Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 17. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 454-460.

Khan, B.A., Mahmood, T., Menaa, F., Shahzad, Y., Yousaf, A.M., Hussain, T., Ray, S.D.(2018). New perspectives on the efficacy of gallic acid in cosmetics & nanocosmeceuticals . Current Pharmaceutical Design. 24. (43). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 5181-5187.

Meer, S., Akhtar, N., Mahmood, T., Igielska-Kalwat, J.(2017). Efficacy of Phoenix dactylifera L. (Date Palm) creams on healthy skin . Cosmetics. 4. (2).

Mohsin, S., Akhtar, N., Mahmood, T., Khan, H., Mustafa, R.(2016). Formulation and stability of topical water in oil emulsion containing corn silk extract . Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 15. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1115-1121.

Khan, H., Akhtar, N., Mahmood, T., Jameel, A., Mohsin, S.(2015). Preliminary 1 month stability screening of cosmetic multiple emulsions (W/O/W) prepared using cetyl dimethicone copolyol and Polysorbate 80 . International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 37. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 76-81.

Asad, M., Bashir, S., Mahmood, T., Nazir, I., Imran, M., Karim, S., ul Hassnain, F.(2014). Fabrication and characterization of gliclazide loaded microcapsules . Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. 57. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 874-881.

Mahmood, T., Akhtar, N., Manickam, S.(2014). Interfacial film stabilized W/O/W nano multiple emulsions loaded with green tea and lotus extracts: Systematic characterization of physicochemical properties and shelf-storage stability . Journal of Nanobiotechnology. 12. (1).

Mahmood, T., Akhtar, N.(2014). The tyrosinase-inhibitory activity of green tea and lotus subsequently revealed for depigmenting effects in healthy Asian subjects . Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia. 149. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 730-731.

Parveen, R., Akhtar, N., Mahmood, T.(2014). Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: Its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects . Postepy Dermatologii i Alergologii. 31. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 351-355.

Mahmood, Tariq and Akhtar, Naveed and Khan, Barkat Ali and Rasul, Akhtar and Khan, Haji M. Shoaib(2013). Fabrication, physicochemical characterization and preliminary efficacy evaluation of a W/O/W multiple emulsion loaded with 5% green tea extract . Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 49. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 341-349. SciELO

Mahmood, T., Akhtar, N., Moldovan, C.(2013). A comparison of the effects of topical green tea and lotus on facial sebum control in healthy humans . Hippokratia. 17. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 64-67.

Mahmood, Tariq and Akhtar, Naveed(2013). Combined Topical Application of Lotus and Green Tea Improves Facial Skin Surface Parameters . Rejuvenation Research. 16. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 91-97. Mary Ann Liebert

Mahmood, T., Akhtar, N., Khan, B.A., Rasul, A., Khan, H.M.S.(2013). Fabrication, physicochemical characterization and preliminary efficacy evaluation of a W/O/W multiple emulsion loaded with 5% green tea extract . Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 49. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 341-349.

Mahmood, T.(2013). Improvement in skin barrier function following long-term treatment with green tea and lotus in healthy adults, a step towards future treatment of atopic dermatitis . HealthMED. 7. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 455-461.

Mahmood, T.(2013). Short term study of human skin irritation by single application closed patch test: Assessment of four multiple emulsion formulations loaded with botanical extracts . Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology. 32. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 35-40.

Mahmood, Tariq and Akhtar, Naveed(2013). Short term study of human skin irritation by single application closed patch test: assessment of four multiple emulsion formulations loaded with botanical extracts . Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology. 32. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 35-40. Informa UK (Informa Healthcare)

Mahmood, T., Akhtar, N.(2013). Combined topical application of lotus and green tea improves facial skin surface parameters . Rejuvenation Research. 16. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 91-97.

Mahmood, Tariq and Akhtar, Naveed(2013). Stability of a Cosmetic Multiple Emulsion Loaded with Green Tea Extract . The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1-7. Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Mahmood, T., Akhtar, N.(2013). Stability of a cosmetic multiple emulsion loaded with green tea extract . The Scientific World Journal. 2013.

Rasul, A.(2012). Formulation development of a cream containing fennel extract: In vivo evaluation for anti-aging effects . Pharmazie. 67. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 54-58.

Akhtar, N.(2012). Cosmetic application of phenolic cream from mulberry bark extract . Asian Journal of Chemistry. 24. (4). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1805-1808.

Mahmood, T.(2012). Herbs as alternate in treating acne . Bratislava Medical Journal. 113. (2).

Mahmood, T.(2012). Herbs as alternate in treating acne . Bratislavské lekárske listy. 113. (2).

Rasul, A.(2012). Sebumetric and mexametric evaluation of a fennel based cream . ScienceAsia. 38. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 262-267.

Rasul, A.(2011). Evaluation for antierythmic and depigmenting effects of a newly formulated emulsion containing basil extract . Journal of Medicinal Plant Research. 5. (26). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 6249-6253.

Akhtar, N.(2011). Formulation development and pharmaceutical evaluation of a w/o emulsion of Coleus extract . Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research. 45. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 236-241.

Akhtar, N.(2011). Formulation development and moiturising effects of a topical cream of Aloe vera extract . World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 75. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 172-180.

Akhtar, N.(2011). Exploring cucumber extract for skin rejuvenation . African Journal of Biotechnology. 10. (7). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1206-1216.

Qayum, M.(2011). Nematicidal potential of Impatiens bicolor Royle . Journal of Medicinal Plant Research. 5. (20). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 5138-5141.

Khan, B.A.(2011). Effects of antioxidants and flavonoids of sea buckthorn on skin whitening and skin erythema . Asian Journal of Chemistry. 23. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 903-906.

Khan, B.A.(2011). In-vivo study of stratum corneum water content and transepideramal water loss using a newly formulated topical cream of hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract . African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 5. (8). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1092-1095.

Akhtar, N.(2011). Evaluation of various functional skin parameters using a topical cream of calendula officinalis extract . African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 5. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 199-206.

Akhtar, N.(2011). Depigmenting and anti erythematic effects of 3% green tea emulsion . HealthMED. 5. (5). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1165-1169.

Shoaib Khan, H.M.(2011). Investigation of a new sebum control cream containing apple juice extract . Asian Journal of Chemistry. 23. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 810-812.

Akhtar, N.(2011). Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical evaluation of extracts from different plant parts of indigenous origin for their hypoglycemic responses in rabbits . Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica - Drug Research. 68. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 919-925.

Mahmood, T.(2011). Changes in skin mechanical properties after long-term application of cream containing green tea extract . Aging - Clinical and Experimental Research. 23. (5-6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 333-336.

Rasul, A.(2011). Assessment of anti erythmic and skin whitening effects of milk thistle extract . African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 5. (20). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 2306-2309.

Khan, B.A., Akhtar, N., Khan, H.M.S., Waseem, K., Mahmood, T., Rasul, A., Iqbal, M., Khan, H.(2011). Basics of pharmaceutical emulsions: A review . African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 5. (25). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 2715-2725.

Khan, B.A.(2010). A comprehensive review of a magic plant, Hippophae rhamnoides . Pharmacognosy Journal. 2. (16). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 58-61.

Mahmood, T.(2010). The morphology, characteristics, and medicinal properties of Camellia sinensis' tea . Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 4. (19). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 2028-2033.

Mahmood, T.(2010). Outcomes of 3% green tea emulsion on skin sebum production in male volunteers . Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. 10. (3). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 260-264.

Shoaib Khan, H.M.(2010). In vivo evaluation of stable cream containing flavonoids on hydration and TEWL of human skin . World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 47. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 896-899.

BOOK CHAPTER

Yaseen, M., Mahmood, T., Yousaf, A.M., Shahzad, Y., Bjørklund, G., Lysiuk, R.(2018). Formulation, characterization and in-vitro sun protection factor of a lemongrass sunscreen lotion . Proceedings of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences: Part B. 55. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 11-20.