Angela R. Eppler, Ph.D., currently serves as the R&D Head of Formulation leading ChapStick development at Suave Brands Co. Throughout her career, she has developed a specialty and extensive expertise in innovation, formulation, cross-functional product design roles and project management of concept to launch development lifecycles for cosmetic, OTC and personal care applications.
Eppler earned her doctorate degree in pharmaceutical sciences with a specialty in cosmetic science from the University of Cincinnati. She began her career as a biologist at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in the Cosmetic Toxicology Branch, where her research activities included skin absorption, metabolism of inflammatory mediators and the development of alternative in vitro skin irritation methods.
Prior to joining Suave Brands, she held senior principal scientist roles at Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Haleon Consumer Healthcare, driving innovation, product development and clinical claim substantiation primarily for topical cosmetic and OTC brands as well as respiratory, oral care and nutritional supplements.
Eppler is dedicated to furthering educational opportunities, mentorship and knowledge sharing within the industry. In addition to her Advisory Board role at Cosmetics & Toiletries, she is an active member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), having served and held multiple local, regional and national board and committee positions.