
Product Consultation Services
Elevate Your Brand with Botanical Skincare & Haircare Formulation
Transform your vision into market-ready products with tailored formulation, troubleshooting, and documentation services—designed for indie brands, boutiques, and DIY entrepreneurs.
From idea to shelf-ready product, here’s how we bring your vision to life:
Development Process
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Vision & Intent
We begin with your concept, brand goals, and desired sensory experience—whether it’s a silky serum or a whipped body butter.
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Strategic Consultation
A focused 45 minute session to define product scope, performance targets, and formulation strategy tailored to your audience and ethos.
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Sourcing & Cost Analysis
Ingredient sourcing aligned with your values—plus a clear breakdown of cost of goods to support pricing and margin goals.
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Benchtop Formulation
I craft initial samples using lab-grade precision and botanical wisdom, balancing efficacy, texture, and stability.
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Iterative Refinement
We revise based on feedback and performance testing until the formula meets your standards—functionally and emotionally.
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Finalization & Documentation
You receive finalized formulas, SOPs, and supporting documentation to move confidently into production.
Behind the Magic…
I’m Eve Pavkov, a botanical chemist and herbalist
With ten years of hands-on experience in crafting everything from silky gel cleansers to deeply nourishing body creams. My work bridges lab-grade precision and sensory luxury, ensuring every formula is safe, effective, and on-brand.
• B.Sc. in Chemistry and a Minor in Biology with a decade of experience in Cosmetics Product Development
• Expert in botanical extracts, formula validation and development, product launches
• Track record: 200+ unique SKUs launched, 45+ reformulations optimized, 5+ facility audits through regulatory agencies
• Passionate about sustainable sourcing, accurate labels, and mindful formulation
Product Specialties
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Gel Cleansers & Botanical Exfoliators
Gentle yet effective, these water-based cleansers and herbal scrubs balance skin clarity with lush textures and plant-based actives.
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Oil- & Water-Based Serums
Targeted treatments that deliver hydration, antioxidants, and actives like hyaluronic acid, peptides, or stem cells—whether featherlight or richly emollient.
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Face & Body Lotions, Creams, Balms
From lightweight lotion emulsions to dense, nourishing balms, each formula is tailored for skin feel, absorption, and botanical intent.
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Hydrating Toners & Micellar Waters
Refreshing and functional, these formulas hydrate, soothe, and prep the skin with gentle botanical infusions and powerful actives like Vitamin C or D3.
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Hair Shampoos & Conditioners
Scalp-supportive and strand-smoothing, these haircare staples are designed for performance, sensorial delight, and clean rinse-off.
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Bath Oils, Salts & Soaks
Transformative self-care blends that soften skin, ease tension, and elevate the bathing ritual with aromatic botanicals and relaxing scents.
Our Services
Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing formula, I offer tailored support to bring your product to life.
Product Development
From concept to shelf-ready formula. Perfect for founders ready to launch a new product with confidence.
Includes:
Ingredient breakdown with percentages
Manufacturing SOP
INCI-compliant label support & allergen screening
pH and preservative strategy
Stability testing roadmap
Optional Add-On: Ingredient supplier list
Formula Revision & Troubleshooting
Already have a formula but it’s not quite working?
I’ll diagnose the issue and guide you to a refined, functional version.
Includes:
Ingredient interaction & preservative gap analysis
Revised formula draft with cost-performance notes
Pilot batch protocol & QC checklist
SOPs & Documentation
Build a strong foundation for manufacturing and compliance.
Ideal for scaling, audits, or improving internal systems.
Includes:
Custom SOPs for cleaning, shipping, inventory, and more
Product spec sheets (physico-chemical & microbiological)
FDA-compliant labeling guidelines
Ready to Book?
Let’s craft your next bestseller—together.
This 45-minute phone consultation is your starting point for product development, formula refinement, or documentation support. Whether you're launching a new botanical skincare product, troubleshooting an existing recipe, or in need of documentation assistance this call helps clarify your goals, align your budget, and map out your next steps.