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PhD Cosmetic Scientist | Hair & Skin Science | Claim Substantiation & Product Testing Expert with 10+ experience

Profile Summary

I am an experienced cosmetic scientist specializing in hair and skin science, with extensive experience in claim substantiation, data interpretation, and scientific writing.

I help beauty and personal care brands validate product performance through measurable, credible, and compliant scientific evidence. My background includes hands-on work with texture analyzers, colorimetry, and skin hydration/barrier testing, etc, bridging technical results and market claims.

Expertise: Hair mechanics, skin barrier repair, moisturization studies, claim substantiation, technical writing, and sensory-to-instrumental correlation.

What I deliver:
 • Consultation for claims substantiation and product development
 • Scientific validation reports (hair & skin performance)
 • Claim substantiation strategy and wording review
 • Experimental design and data interpretation
 • Technical white papers and marketing support

I combine scientific rigor and clear communication to help brands build trustworthy, evidence-based beauty products.

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Writing
Research
Consulting
Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Concept Development, Product Launch Support

Work Experience

Staff Scientist

TRI Princeton

May 2022 - October 2025

Education

PhD

University of Cincinnati

August 2017 - June 2021

Certifications

Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2017). Cyclooxygenase-2 contributes to oxidopamine-mediated neuronal inflammation and injury via the prostaglandin E2 receptor EP2 subtype . Scientific Reports.

(2016). Anti-Inflammatory Small Molecules To Treat Seizures and Epilepsy: From Bench to Bedside . Trends in Pharmacological Sciences.