Carmen M. Lerga is a cosmetic scientist and regulatory expert based in the UK. She is the Founder and Technical Lead at Olalla Consulting, with over 20 years of experience leading projects for global brands such as Sure, Dove, and Oilatum, guiding teams and innovations to international scale.

Her technical proficiency spans advanced formulation of emulsions and robust claims substantiation, ensuring that products are both scientifically validated and compliant with international standards. She is highly experienced in UK/EU cosmetic regulation, CPSR compliance, and IFRA standards, combining scientific rigor with creative problem-solving to deliver market-ready formulations.

She is passionate about eco-conscious design, luxury branding, and sensory innovation, blending technical rigor with creative problem-solving. Through Olalla Consulting, Carmen empowers businesses to achieve compliant, market-ready formulations while fostering sustainable partnerships worldwide.

Carmen is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) and collaborates widely with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as a section committee member, contributing to the advancement of chemical science across disciplines. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan, she builds strong supplier partnerships throughout Europe.