Mariam S.

I am a cosmetic formulation scientist and consultant specializing in the development of high-performance, luxury skincare, hair care, styling, and body care products. With over six years of formulation experience, I work closely with beauty brands to translate concept, sensorial vision, and brand identity into elegant, stable, and market-ready formulations that meet both performance and regulatory expectations. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the German University in Cairo (GUC), Egypt, providing a rigorous scientific foundation that informs my approach to ingredient selection, active performance, and formulation safety, while maintaining the refinement expected in premium cosmetic products. My expertise includes the formulation of anti-aging and brightening treatments, advanced texture-driven skincare, and high-performance hair care and styling products, including serums, creams, lotions, masks, exfoliating scrubs, leave-in treatments, gels, creams, pomades, and edge-control systems. I also specialize in anhydrous systems, including balms, body butters, anti-chafing balms, deodorants (natural and performance-driven), oil-based serums, and water-free treatment formulas, with a strong focus on stability, glide, and luxury sensory finish. I am particularly focused on sensory excellence, formulation stability, and active compatibility, ensuring products perform beautifully throughout their shelf life and align with a brand’s premium positioning. Areas of specialization: • Anti-aging & rejuvenation skincare • Brightening & tone-correcting treatments • Exfoliating & treatment scrubs (physical, enzymatic, and chemical) • Hair care & styling formulations • Anhydrous systems (balms, butters, deodorants, anti-chafing) • Active ingredient optimization • Stability, texture refinement & reformulation • INCI development & FDA cosmetic compliance awareness I collaborate with founders, boutique brands, private-label companies, and manufacturers seeking discreet, science-led formulation support for premium cosmetic lines. Available for select custom formulation projects and consulting engagements.