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Akanksha Paradkar

Akanksha Paradkar

Mumbai

Summary

A Cosmetic Technologist with over 9 years of experience in the personal care industry, specializing in R&D, consumer insights, claims substantiation, and regulatory compliance. Currently working at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. by leading end-to-end CTI and Claims activities for skin care brands. Skilled in translating consumer and market insights into strategic opportunities, executing clinical and consumer studies, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver superior, compliant, and trend-forward product solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

B&W CTI claims expert, BU

Hindustan Uniliver Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead CTI activities for skin care BU brands like Ponds FM, FC, HBL, Novology, Dove body etc. integrating consumer, product, and market insights to shape category R&D strategy.
  • Develop and embed compelling claims across projects by designing and validating scientific and consumer substantiation methods.
  • Spearhead consumer-centric research including early-stage prototype testing, pack evaluations, and preference mapping.
  • Collaborate with CMI and legal teams to define the consumer, and translate them into actionable study design for product performance.
  • Anchoring RCF for substantiating claims of different BU projects in collaboration with Regulatory and Legal teams.
  • Part of the Beauty Superiority discussions for Pond's Hand & Body Lotion and study design.
  • Support CTI capability building through knowledge sharing, digital integration, and training initiatives.
  • Successfully completed the stint in GAL for the Claim and CTI support in GAL serum launch under the premiumization head.
  • Design and conduct a claims study for Novology products to substantiate consumer-centric numerical claims for high product consumer appeal.
  • Completed a small stint in B&W CTI Haircare as a CTI support, where I was a part of salon testing capability and consumer testing of hair serums.

CTI & Claims Officer (Temporary Role)

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated design and execution of CTI plans for regional projects, including development of claims support documents.
  • Lead clinical, consumer, and panel studies aligned to project goals and timelines.
  • Analyzed in-vitro and sensory performance using tools like Corneometer and Bioskin plate.
  • Collaborated with legal and regulatory teams to ensure robust documentation and market compliance.
  • Mapped market trends and competition products to inform product strategy and claims development.
  • Contributed to fast-paced prototyping and testing for innovation cycles.

Cosmetologist

Herbal Dream Ayurveda Creation Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2020

Handled product development across premium and mass-market categories, including aromatherapy and color cosmetics.

  • Led formulation, scale-up, and documentation for a wide variety of personal care products.
  • Crafted product claims based on benchmark analysis and trend research.
  • Managed FDA and international regulatory documentation across 7+ countries.
  • Drafted product content for packaging and digital media.

R&D Associate

Aroma Treasures Pvt. Ltd.
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed formulations for third-party clients and maintained comprehensive stability records.

QA & QC Head

Kimirica Luxurious Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw quality control processes and led ISO 22716 audit preparation.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Intellectual Property Rights

North Maharashtra University
Jalgaon
01-2016

Master’s in Cosmetic Technology - Cosmetology

LAD College
Nagpur
01-2014

Bachelor’s in Cosmetic Technology - Cosmetology

LAD College
Nagpur
01-2008

Skills

  • Claims Substantiation & CTI
  • Consumer & Clinical Study Design
  • Skincare & Haircare Formulations
  • Regulatory & Legal Compliance
  • FDA Documentation & Product Registration
  • Competition Mapping & Trend Analysis
  • R&D Project Management
  • Product Scale-up & QA/QC
  • Analytical Tools (Corneometer, Bioskin, Spectrophotometer)
  • Content Writing for Claims/Labels
  • Market & Consumer Insight Generation
  • Intellectual Property Awareness

Affiliations

  • Indian Society of Cosmetic Chemists
  • Workshop on Women Entrepreneurship Development
  • Personal Care from Nature to Technology
  • Global Innovation in Cosmetic Products – Brookfield

Timeline

B&W CTI claims expert, BU

Hindustan Uniliver Ltd.
01.2023 - Current

CTI & Claims Officer (Temporary Role)

Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
04.2021 - 01.2023

Cosmetologist

Herbal Dream Ayurveda Creation Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2020

R&D Associate

Aroma Treasures Pvt. Ltd.
03.2016 - 08.2016

QA & QC Head

Kimirica Luxurious Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 02.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Intellectual Property Rights

North Maharashtra University

Master’s in Cosmetic Technology - Cosmetology

LAD College

Bachelor’s in Cosmetic Technology - Cosmetology

LAD College
Akanksha Paradkar