Remote Cosmetic Ingredients Advisor

Cosmetic Ingredients Advisor
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Candidate Information

Full Name
PRAGNA SHIKOTRA
Age
45
Education
Masters in Chemistry
Experience
15+ years in the beauty industry in R&D
Job Type
Full-time

Contact Details

Phone
+447731398685
Email
pragna_7@hotmail.com
Address
285 HINCKLEY ROAD
State
LEICESTERSHIRE
Country
United Kingdom
Website
http://www.linkedin.com/in/pshikotra

About candidate

About you
I’m a beauty expert that has spent 15+ years in the cosmetics and FMCG world, working across R&D and product development at multi-national and UK-based companies companies where I focused on turning good science into products that actually work for consumers, balancing innovation, safety, regulation, and commercial reality.
What are you looking for in a new role?
I’m looking for a role where I can use my deep knowledge of cosmetic ingredients to help people make better skincare choices. I enjoy translating science into clear advice, helping clients achieve real skin goals while cutting through marketing hype and dispelling ingredient myths with evidence-based information.
What you are interested in working with us?
I bring a strong mix of cosmetic science and real industry experience. I can translate complex skincare science into clear, practical advice, helping clients choose products and routines that genuinely suit their skin and goals.
What has been most challenging experience in a past role?
One of the most challenging parts of my roles has been balancing innovation with safety, regulation, and commercial pressure. It often means pushing back when timelines are unrealistic or when claims are not supported by evidence. Navigating those conversations while protecting product integrity and consumer safety takes judgement and resilience.

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I am applying for the Remote Cosmetic Ingredients Advisor role. With a background in R&D and experience in the beauty and FMCG industry, I bring a strong understanding of skincare ingredients, product formulation, and how products perform in the real world.

Throughout my career in R&D and product development, I have worked closely with ingredients, claims, safety requirements, and consumer needs. This has given me the ability to look beyond marketing and understand what actually benefits the skin. I enjoy translating complex cosmetic science into clear, practical guidance that people can easily understand and apply.

What attracts me to this role is the opportunity to use science to genuinely help people. The skincare space is full of misinformation and exaggerated claims, and many consumers feel overwhelmed when choosing products. I am passionate about helping clients cut through that noise by explaining ingredients, dispelling myths, and recommending routines that are realistic, evidence-based, and tailored to their skin goals.

Alongside my technical knowledge, I communicate in a straightforward and approachable way, which helps build trust and confidence with clients.

I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my expertise and help clients make informed skincare decisions.