Lubrizol Personal and Home Care innovation would not be possible without our brilliant scientists and researchers. This is the latest in a series of profiles of the men and women behind our products.

Scientist: Laura Giraldo

Title: R&D Technical Supervisor, Accelerator Program

Years with Lubrizol: 5

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Education: Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology; master’s degree in cosmetics and dermopharmacy; master’s degree in project management

Years of experience: 7

Focus: Through the Accelerator Program, Laura collaborates with clients to help them speed their products to market – from the initial concept, texture proposals, the suggestion of active ingredients, the scale-up and all steps related to the development of the product. In partnership with Lubrizol’s finished goods customers, she advances solutions and makes it possible to launch innovative and effective products in a short period of time.

Recent accomplishments: Laura lead the R&D on one of the largest projects of the Accelerator Program: the development of 16 formulas in a short period of time for a large and strategic client in their first launch of facial care products. Since then the customer has requested new formulations which reinforces their trust in us. It is also an opportunity to continue strengthening the relationship and assist their brand grow hand in hand with our active and functional ingredients.

Quote: Seeing the ideas, textures and ingredients envisioned at Lubrizol materialize into a final product available on the market is highly rewarding. Knowing that with our work we reach people's homes and help take care of their skin and hair motivates me to continue improving and innovating.

Meet the Minds: Laura Giraldo