Bridging the GAP between Education and the Cosmetic Manufacturing Industry.
Take the leap into Cosmetic Manufacturing and Innovation with Neo Chatyoka
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Meet Our Founder
Neo Chatyoka is the CEO and Founder of Uhuru Botanicals Ltd and The Cosmetic Formulation Academy, a company focused on organic beauty product development and manufacturing.
She founded Uhuru Botanicals in 2017, starting in her kitchen and eventually expanding to a factory in Wolverhampton.
As a visiting lecturer at multiple UK universities, she educates students on organic cosmetic formulation, product development, and how to launch beauty brands.
Through her Cosmetic Formulation Academy, she also teaches women cosmetic formulation and mentors startups.
Her achievements include being named among the Top 100 Change Makers in Manufacturing 2024, winning an Innovate UK award, being supported by Lloyds Banking Group and receiving recognition in several publications.
Neo is committed to providing training in product development and manufacturing, as well as mentorship and guidance on starting beauty businesses.
Ways To Work With Me
Visiting Lecturer
I am a visiting lecturer at Salford University, Reading University, University of Arts London, Liverpool John Moores University and many more.
I work with educational institutions to bridge the gap between education and industry.
Corporate Wellbeing Workshop
Join me for an engaging Corporate Wellbeing Workshop where creativity meets self-care!
In this fun and therapeutic session, participants will learn to make their own skin or haircare products using natural ingredients.
This hands-on experience fosters teamwork, boosts morale, and provides a unique way to unwind together. Perfect for building stronger connections while promoting wellness in the workplace!
Invite Me To Speak
I speak on a range of dynamic topics, including the role of women in manufacturing, guiding entrepreneurs through the journey of taking a product from concept to consumer, and exploring the importance of diversity in skin and hair care products. Additionally, I provide insights on how to thrive in the competitive product business industry, sharing strategies for growth and success in today’s market.
Our Core Values
Build Courage
Our aim is to instill courage in individuals, empowering them to acquire skills that will profoundly impact their lives. Through our supportive environment and tailored learning experiences, we inspire learners to embrace challenges and pursue personal growth.
Whether mastering an organic formulation, honing digital manufacturing, or exploring product development and branding. We’re dedicated to guiding each individual towards learning the skill and self-discovery.
Ignite
Educate
We believe in simplifying the process of bringing ideas to life and guiding them through every stage of product development to manufacturing.
Through comprehensive training, insightful resources, and hands-on experiences, to empower the next generation of innovators to transform their visions into impactful products that resonate with diverse consumers .
SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Visit our Youtube channel to learn more about what we stand for and free cosmetic formula’s for you to try. The registration for our cosmetic course open soon.
Connect With Me
Stay Informed
Join our newsletter to keep up to date with the Cosmetic Forumlation Academy.
With each email we’ll send you hints, tips and tricks to help you improve your formulation skills and to build your beauty brand.
Learn On The Go
Subscribe to your YouTube channel where you’ll find resources to guide you on your formulation journey and help you grow your natural skin, body and hair care product business.