Who or what is The Beauty Chemist™?
The Beauty Chemist™ is the registered trademark and professional brand of Cassandra Celestin, a cosmetic chemist, licensed cosmetologist, and educator. The brand represents her expertise across cosmetic chemistry, hair, skin, makeup, trichology, and beauty science education.
All services and educational offerings are provided through The Beauty Chemist LLC, with research, formulation, and product development executed through Beauty Alchemy Group, the company’s innovation and R&D division.
What types of services does The Beauty Chemist™ offer?
Services span science, cosmetology, strategy, and education, including:
- Cosmetic formulation and product development
- Hair, skin, scalp, and makeup innovation
- Ingredient research and supplier evaluation
- Performance, sensory, and salon-based testing
- Claims support and usage-direction development
- Innovation strategy and technical consulting
- Educational programs, workshops, and speaking engagements
All services are customized based on brand stage and project needs.
Do you offer professional hair and makeup services?
Yes. In addition to scientific and educational services, Cassandra offers select professional hair and makeup services rooted in technical expertise and performance-driven application.
These services may include editorial, on-set, educational demonstrations, and specialty engagements where cosmetic science and artistry intersect. Availability is project-based.
How are hair and makeup services different from traditional HMUA services?
Hair and makeup services provided through The Beauty Chemist™ are informed by cosmetic chemistry, product behavior, ingredient performance, and hair/skin biology.
This approach prioritizes:
- Product compatibility and longevity
- Hair fiber and skin condition awareness
- Ingredient-informed application techniques
- Education-driven beauty outcomes
Services go beyond aesthetics to deliver performance-aligned results.
Are services provided by Cassandra personally or by a team?
All work is led by Cassandra Celestin. Depending on project scope, services may involve a curated team of scientists, educators, formulators, or manufacturing partners operating under The Beauty Chemist LLC and Beauty Alchemy Group.
What is Beauty Alchemy Group?
Beauty Alchemy Group™ is the formulation and innovation division within The Beauty Chemist LLC. It focuses on research, development, testing, and technical execution, while The Beauty Chemist™ serves as the public-facing expert brand and educational authority.
Am I hiring multiple companies?
No. Clients engage with The Beauty Chemist™ as a single brand experience.
Internally, services and education are delivered through The Beauty Chemist LLC, with formulation and R&D supported by Beauty Alchemy Group.
What product categories do you specialize in?
We work across:
- Hair care and textured hair systems
- Scalp care and trichology-focused products
- Skin care for diverse skin tones and types
- Makeup and cosmetic formulations and application
All work is grounded in cosmetic chemistry and real-world performance.
Do you work with startups, established brands, or both?
Both. We support:
- Early-stage founders seeking structure and guidance
- Growing brands preparing for retail or scale
- Established companies pursuing reformulation, innovation, or technical expertise
Each engagement is tailored to the client’s growth stage.
Do you offer testing and claims support?
Yes. We provide qualitative performance testing, salon-based evaluations, and sensory assessments to support product development and claims strategy.
While we do not replace required third-party clinical or instrumental testing, our work helps refine positioning, performance expectations, and substantiation pathways.
Are you a manufacturer?
No. We are an independent innovation and R&D partner, not a contract manufacturer. We collaborate with vetted manufacturers and can support prototype formulation transfer and scale-up readiness.
Can you help with retail or compliance readiness?
Yes. While we do not provide legal or regulatory filings, we support brands with ingredient reviews, claims language alignment, performance validation, and retailer-ready positioning.
Do you provide education and training?
Yes. Education is a core pillar of The Beauty Chemist™ brand. Offerings include:
- Masterclasses and workshops
- Corporate and academic training
- Professional education for beauty practitioners
- Science-based beauty education across multiple formats
Programs are available in-person, virtual, and hybrid.
What makes The Beauty Chemist™ different?
The Beauty Chemist™ uniquely integrates:
- Cosmetic chemistry expertise
- Licensed cosmetology experience
- Real-world performance testing
- Inclusive beauty science
- Education and innovation strategy
We translate science into beauty that performs, educates, and connects.
How do I get started?
Begin by submitting a Project Inquiry. After an initial review, we’ll recommend the appropriate service pathway, timeline, and next steps.