Our Services
Reimagine Your Product Line: From Concept to Shelf
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients in the following fields
Concept Development
We work closely with you to deeply understand your target market, meticulously identify their unmet needs, and collaboratively develop a unique and compelling product concept that resonates with your audience.
Formulation Development
Our team of expert chemists leverages cutting-edge research and innovative techniques to create custom formulations that are not only safe and effective but also precisely tailored to meet your specific performance and aesthetic requirements.
Stability 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.
Claim Substantiation
We help you design attractive and functional claims that accurately reflect your product's benefits, align seamlessly with your brand identity, and effectively appeal to your target market, ensuring consumer trust and confidence.
Regulatory Compliance
We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire market launch process, including guidance ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance support to facilitate a smooth and successful entry into the market.
Guided Process
1- Spark the Concept
Dive deep into your target market, uncover their unmet desires, and co-create a captivating product vision that electrifies your audience.
2- Unleash the Formula
Our expert chemists harness cutting-edge research and innovative techniques to craft custom formulations that are both high-performing and sustainably sophisticated.
3- Prototype and Refine
Bring your vision to life through rapid prototyping and rigorous testing, ensuring your product exceeds your wildest expectations.
4- Elevate the Experience
Craft captivating claims that ignite consumer trust, seamlessly align with your brand, and powerfully showcase your product's unparalleled benefits.
5- Regulatory Compliance
We provide comprehensive support throughout ensuring our regulatory compliance support facilitates a smooth and successful release to market.
Ignite Your Innovation
A Dynamic Collaboration to Revolutionize Your Products
About Olalla Consulting
Our experts have dedicated over two decades working for some of the most renowned global brands. We are first-hand witness to the the transformation power of innovative product design and testing.
At Olalla Consulting, we are dedicated to helping businesses achieve their full potential through innovative strategies, tailored solutions, and expert guidance.
Drawing on four generations of chemists and over 20 years of global product-development experience, Olalla Consulting blends scientific rigor with innovation. Our founder has helped launch brands such as Dove, Isdin, Rexona, Zoflora, and Oilatum.
Our Story
Olalla Consulting was born out of a vision to create a consulting firm that prioritizes integrity, collaboration, and results. Our founder, Carmen M. Lerga, recognized the need for a consulting partner that not only understands the complexities of today's business landscape but also genuinely cares about the success of its clients. From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in the industry, we have remained committed to delivering exceptional value and building long-lasting relationships.
Our Vision
Carmen founded Olalla Consulting with a mission to empower businesses to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Her hands-on approach, combined with her technical expertise and strategic mindset, ensures that clients receive tailored solutions that deliver measurable results. At Olalla Consulting, we believe in building long-term partnerships based on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to excellence.
What We Do
We specialize in concept generation, formulation development, product testing, claims substantiation, regulatory compliance. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of your unique needs, allowing us to craft customized solutions that deliver measurable results. From startups to established enterprises, we work with businesses of all sizes to unlock their potential and achieve their goals.
Our Values
Integrity: We believe in doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Innovation: We embrace creativity and cutting-edge solutions to stay ahead of the curve.
Collaboration: We work closely with our clients, fostering partnerships built on trust and mutual respect.
Excellence: We are committed to delivering the highest standards of quality in everything we do.
Publications and Presentations
Carmen is a recognized thought leader in the industry, with publications and presentations at international conferences, including:
Speaker:
Transparency in Product Claims: Communicating Efficiently with Consumers - Future of Homecare Cleaning Products Europe, London 2025
Homecare Cleaning Products: Key Technology Innovations and Future Pathways- Future of Homecare Cleaning Products Europe, London 2024
Natural Ingredients from Specialty Oils in Personal Care – In-Cosmetics, Amsterdam 2018
Natural Alternatives to Synthetic Surfactants in Personal Care – In-Cosmetics, London 2017
The Effect of SLS and PCP on the Stratum Corneum – SC & Skin VII Forum Conference, Cardiff 2012
Writer:
Cleansing Formulations and Their Effect on Skin – SOFW Journal, 2018
Memberships and Certifications
Royal Society of Chemistry
Society of Cosmetic Science
International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists
ChemWatch
Cosmetic Cluster UK
