Olalla Consulting
Experts in Natural Beauty & Home Formulation
About Olalla Consulting
At Olalla Consulting, we specialize in custom skincare formulation and cosmetic product development, helping brands launch innovative, high-performance beauty products. From natural skincare and clean beauty to science-driven formulations, our cosmetic formulation consulting service ensures your product meets top industry standards.
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We also lead in household product formulation, creating eco-friendly cleaning products with a focus on green chemistry, biodegradable detergents, and plant-based cleaning formulations. Our team develops non-toxic cleaning products that are safe, effective, and sustainable.
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Olalla Consulting blends science, sustainability, and compliance to help your brand thrive. Whether you're launching cosmetic or household products, we ensure your formulations are safe, compliant, and future-ready.
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Olalla Consulting Services
Stabilility and Specification Testing
We ensure that your product remains stable and effective over time, through a variety of environmental conditions. Our comprehensive stability testing program includes temperature cycling, and UV exposure to ensure that your product maintains its integrity throughout its shelf life.
Claims Substantiation
We provide robust scientific support to validate your product claims, ensuring they are accurate, truthful, and compliant with advertising regulations. Our services include literature reviews, in-vitro testing, and clinical studies to provide compelling evidence for your product's benefits.
About Olalla Consulting
At Olalla Consulting, we specialize in custom skincare formulation and cosmetic product development, helping brands launch innovative, high-performance beauty products. From natural skincare and clean beauty to science-driven formulations, our cosmetic formulation consulting service ensures your product meets top industry standards.
We offer cosmetic stability testing, microbial testing, dermatologically tested cosmetics, and efficacy testing for skincare, supporting safe, effective, and market-ready solutions.
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Navigating cosmetic regulatory compliance is easy with our expertise. We handle everything from cosmetic claims substantiation to EU and UK cosmetic regulations, helping brands stay compliant and build consumer trust.
We also lead in household product formulation, creating eco-friendly cleaning products with a focus on green chemistry, biodegradable detergents, and plant-based cleaning formulations. Our team develops non-toxic cleaning products that are safe, effective, and sustainable.
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As pioneers in waterless cleaning product innovation, we support brands in creating concentrated, powder-based, and low-waste solutions. We assist with eco-label certification, and formulate fragrance-free and hypoallergenic cleaning products for sensitive consumers.
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Olalla Consulting blends science, sustainability, and compliance to help your brand thrive. Whether you're launching cosmetic or household products, we ensure your formulations are safe, compliant, and future-ready.
Innovation Is Our Aim
Let us help you elevate your products to new heights. Our expert team is dedicated to providing the support you need in the formulation and regulatory sectors. Contact us today to discuss how we can work together.
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Sustainable Formulations
We champion green chemistry by utilizing bio-based and up-cycled ingredients, significantly minimizing waste. Our formulations emphasize sustainable sourcing and eco-conscious manufacturing, ensuring safer products for consumers and a reduced environmental footprint.
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Personalised Solutions
We provide tailored formulations, fragrance options, and ingredient choices, empowering customers to design cosmetic and household products that perfectly align with their individual needs. This high degree of customization fosters enhanced customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
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Advance Innovation
By integrating cutting-edge research in areas like microbiome-friendly preservatives and smart delivery systems, we ensure our products are effective and scientifically validated. This commitment to innovation allows us to create products that meet the evolving needs of the market.
Memberships and Certifications
Olalla Consulting: Creation
From the vibrant heart of Barcelona to the rolling landscapes of Yorkshire, the journey behind Olalla Consulting is rooted in science, love, and a proud family legacy.
As a fourth-generation chemist, the founder brings over 20 years of global experience in cosmetic and household product development, our founder has helped launch trusted brands like Dove, Isdin, Rexona, Zoflora, Oilatum, and many more.
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At Olalla Consulting, we partner with brands and startups to bring safe, effective, and compliant products to life—from innovative skincare and personal care formulations to green, sustainable household cleaners.
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We’re especially passionate about sustainable formulations, green beauty, and eco-conscious innovation—ensuring your product stands out for all the right reasons.
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Looking to develop a new product with confidence? Olalla Consulting offers the scientific expertise and strategic insight to take your idea from concept to shelf.
Science-Driven Product Development Rooted in Legacy
Carmen M. Lerga –Â
Founder of OC
Carmen M. Lerga is a seasoned technical manager and innovator with over 20 years of experience in the personal care, health care, and chemical industries. As the founder of Olalla Consulting, Carmen brings a wealth of expertise in business strategy, product development, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Her passion for solving complex challenges and driving sustainable growth has made her a trusted advisor to businesses across diverse sectors.
Carmen’s career spans leadership roles at globally recognized companies, including Unilever, ITW Fluids Europe, Thornton & Ross, and INEOS Hygienics. She has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results. Her ability to navigate regulatory landscapes, develop cutting-edge formulations, and implement strategic roadmaps has consistently delivered value to her clients and employers.
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Publications and Presentations
Carmen is a recognized thought leader in the industry, with publications and presentations at international conferences, including:
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Transparency in Product Claims: Communicating Efficiently with Consumers - Future of Homecare Cleaning Products Europe, London 2025
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Homecare Cleaning Products: Key Technology Innovations and Future Pathways- Future of Homecare Cleaning Products Europe, London 2024
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Natural Ingredients from Specialty Oils in Personal Care – In-Cosmetics, Amsterdam 2018
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Natural Alternatives to Synthetic Surfactants in Personal Care – In-Cosmetics, London 2017
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The Effect of SLS and PCP on the Stratum Corneum – SC & Skin VII Forum Conference, Cardiff 2012
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Cleansing Formulations and Their Effect on Skin – SOFW Journal, 2018
