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Carina Santos HurtadoCS

Carina Santos Hurtado

Cosmetic Chemist & Formulation Consultant

€100/day
Seville, ES
0-2 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Carina

I am a PhD chemist specialized in cosmetic science and dermocosmetics, with a strong background in formulation, ingredient evaluation and scientific analysis.

I support cosmetic brands, laboratories and startups in the development and optimization of skincare products through an evidence-based approach. My work combines scientific rigor with practical market understanding.

My expertise includes:

• Cosmetic formulation strategy and active ingredient selection
• Ingredient analysis and safety evaluation
• Product performance assessment
• Regulatory and compliance advisory (EU cosmetic framework)
• Technical documentation and scientific support materials
• Optimization of existing formulas
• R&D guidance for innovative dermocosmetic concepts

I focus on delivering objective, science-driven solutions. I do not promote specific brands or trends — my work is independent and based on data, research and formulation logic.

Whether you are developing a new cosmetic line or improving an existing product portfolio, I can provide structured, strategic and technically sound support.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Seville (up to 50km)

Experience

  • GSF,
    Chemist
    October 2024 - April 2025 (6 months)
    Zumaia, PV, Spain
    • • Drafting and editing scientific articles and projects in line with company directives.
    • • Planning and conducting experiments related to the enzymatic depolymerization of plastics.
    • • Data collection and analysis using FTIR, HPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
    • • Presentation of results and troubleshooting.
  • Czech Academy of Sciences,
    Associate Scientist –
    December 2020 - September 2024 (3 years and 9 months)
    Prague, Czechia
    • • Drafting and editing scientific articles, essays, and academic projects.
    • • Supporting research projects (literature review, experimental design, data analysis).
    • • Publishing scientific papers and presenting at international conferences.
    • • Supervising and mentoring student projects in the laboratory.
    • • Synthesis, characterization, and validation of compounds with pharmaceutical applications.
  • Czech Academy of Sciences,
    Postdoctoral Researcher –
    December 2019 - December 2020 (1 year)
    Prague, Czechia
    • • Planning and conducting organic synthesis experiments.
    • • Designing and performing experiments using Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) technique and self assembling deposition.
    • • Data collection and analysis using NMR, Ellipsometer, Contact Angle Surface Tension Meter, IR, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS, SEM, AFM/STM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
    • • Presentation of results and problem-solving.
    • • Continuous learning of relevant scientific and technical developments.
    • • Writing scientific papers.

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Education

  • Master's Degree in Cosmetics and
    European Center for Masters and Postgraduate Studies (CEMP).
    Master's Degree in Cosmetics and
  • Master's Degree in
    European Center for Masters and Postgraduate Studies (CEMP).
    2026
    Master's Degree in

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