Raquela Cheesmond
Founder at Étymologie Sustainable Beauty- Claim this Profile
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French Professional working proficiency
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Experience
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Étymologie Sustainable Beauty
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Canada
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Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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May 2018 - Present
Étymologie is a high-performance natural skincare line developed to give you results you can see and maintain at home. Made with sustainably sourced organic plant oils to nourish and moisturise the skin, and innovative research-backed active ingredients like vitamin C and probiotics our products have a large impact on your skin, not the planet. Étymologie is a high-performance natural skincare line developed to give you results you can see and maintain at home. Made with sustainably sourced organic plant oils to nourish and moisturise the skin, and innovative research-backed active ingredients like vitamin C and probiotics our products have a large impact on your skin, not the planet.
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McGill University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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M.Sc. Food Science
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
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Formulation Scientist
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
Developed a waterproof, broad spectrum natural sunscreen product for children with SPF 30. High quality plant oils and green tea extract were used to provide pleasing sensory properties and boost SPF. Select plant extracts were used to provide a robust preservation system, which was was confirmed by rigorous stability testing. Developed a waterproof, broad spectrum natural sunscreen product for children with SPF 30. High quality plant oils and green tea extract were used to provide pleasing sensory properties and boost SPF. Select plant extracts were used to provide a robust preservation system, which was was confirmed by rigorous stability testing.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Immunology research Project: Further characterization of Dolutegravir resistance mutation R263K: Combinations with Integrase Strand transfer Inhibitors. Immunology research Project: Further characterization of Dolutegravir resistance mutation R263K: Combinations with Integrase Strand transfer Inhibitors.
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INOLEX
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Formulations Intern
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Experimented with various silicone substitutes and naturally derived emulsifiers and preservatives to formulate 100% natural personal care products. Used a Raman microscope to analyze hair samples exposed to heat to test the effectiveness of a new heat protectant ingredient. Experimented with various silicone substitutes and naturally derived emulsifiers and preservatives to formulate 100% natural personal care products. Used a Raman microscope to analyze hair samples exposed to heat to test the effectiveness of a new heat protectant ingredient.
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Education
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McGill University
Master's Degree, Food Science -
McGill University
Bachelor's Degree, Biochemistry and Economics -
Aiglon College
High School