Akshatha Mahesh Serial Entrepreneur & Cosmetic Industry Strategist
Formulation Expert · Brand Strategist · 3rd Generation Educator · Founder, Cosmy & Kiyas Naturals
Most cosmetic companies manage science and market as two separate worlds. The R&D team builds the formula. The marketing team sells it. They rarely speak the same language — and that gap costs brands product-market fit, repeat customers, and growth. Akshatha sits at that exact intersection. She builds the formula and understands the market it needs to win.
The rare combination cosmetic brand founders actually need
Most professionals are either deep in science or deep in market. Akshatha has spent two decades building both — simultaneously, in practice, with real brands and real outcomes.
Formulation at professional depth
Active R&D work across skin care, hair care, body care, lip care, and soap making — for brands in India and internationally, including OEM manufacturers and product lines undergoing clinical validation.
Market intelligence built into every formula
She does not just ask does this work. She asks will this sell. Texture expectations, consumer behaviour, price-performance ratios, and distribution realities are inseparable from her formulation process.
Brand strategy fluency
Developed brand strategies for national and international cosmetic brands. Knows how a formulation decision affects positioning, shelf performance, and consumer experience — not just lab results.
Applied innovation with proven outcomes
Her organic disinfectant formula was independently proven effective against the Covid virus and deployed by 4 state governments during the lockdown in highly contaminated zones.
Education that builds independent formulators
As a 3rd generation educator, teaching is core to her practice. Cosmy students learn the science — not just the recipe — so they can formulate anything, not just reproduce what they were shown.
Industry ecosystem access
Connected across manufacturers, raw material suppliers, packaging companies, and international brand networks globally.
In their own words
She brought deep domain knowledge and a strong grasp of business metrics — ensuring her advice was always aligned with our growth objectives. What stands out most is her honesty, sincerity, and helping nature. She works with integrity, always with our best interests in mind.Shriyash Jichkar Creating category-defining brands in Home Organization & Men's Skincare LinkedIn · Verified Client · November 2025
Akshatha is a true professional who can deliver value. She has an excellent understanding of cosmetics which requires technological integration of chemistry and biology. She comes with great in-depth understanding of the market, consumer and the industry.Manoj Veerakumar Analytics · AI · Alchemy LinkedIn · Verified Client · August 2024
“The best mentor with the highest knowledge. Always ready to help at any time. Nicely described courses, backend support, and supplies at very reasonable prices.”— Verified student review · Trustpilot · cosmysupplies.com
The track record
| Credential | Detail |
|---|---|
| National Award | National Award for R&D & Innovation, 2025 — Bharat Nirman Foundation |
| Patent | Organic disinfectant formula — patent applied — proven effective against Covid virus — deployed by 4 state governments during lockdown |
| Industry Work | Product development for cosmetic manufacturers across India & internationally — OEM brands — international product lines in clinical-stage R&D |
| Brand Strategy | Brand strategy development for national and international cosmetic brands |
| Cosmy | Formulation education, consulting & raw material supply for the personal care industry — active since 2017 |
| Kiyas Naturals | Premium personal care brand — Bengaluru — est. 2018 |
| Educator | 5000+ students trained — courses from foundation to advanced — India & international |
| Teaching Heritage | 3rd generation educator — teaching is foundational to her practice, not a side activity |
| Reviews | 4.8+ rating — verified on Trustpilot and Google |
If you are building a cosmetic brand and want the science right from the start
Whether you are looking to upskill your formulation, source quality raw materials, or need strategic consulting for your brand — this is where to start.
Akshatha Mahesh Serial Entrepreneur & Cosmetic Industry Strategist
Formulation Expert · Brand Strategist · 3rd Generation Educator · Founder, Cosmy & Kiyas Naturals
Most cosmetic companies manage science and market as two separate worlds. The R&D team builds the formula. The marketing team sells it. They rarely speak the same language — and that gap costs brands product-market fit, repeat customers, and growth. Akshatha sits at that exact intersection. She builds the formula and understands the market it needs to win.
The rare combination cosmetic brand founders actually need
Most professionals are either deep in science or deep in market. Akshatha has spent two decades building both — simultaneously, in practice, with real brands and real outcomes.
Formulation at professional depth
Active R&D work across skin care, hair care, body care, lip care, and soap making — for brands in India and internationally, including OEM manufacturers and product lines undergoing clinical validation.
Market intelligence built into every formula
She does not just ask does this work. She asks will this sell. Texture expectations, consumer behaviour, price-performance ratios, and distribution realities are inseparable from her formulation process.
Brand strategy fluency
Developed brand strategies for national and international cosmetic brands. Knows how a formulation decision affects positioning, shelf performance, and consumer experience — not just lab results.
Applied innovation with proven outcomes
Her organic disinfectant formula was independently proven effective against the Covid virus and deployed by 4 state governments during the lockdown in highly contaminated zones.
Education that builds independent formulators
As a 3rd generation educator, teaching is core to her practice. Cosmy students learn the science — not just the recipe — so they can formulate anything, not just reproduce what they were shown.
Industry ecosystem access
Connected across manufacturers, raw material suppliers, packaging companies, and international brand networks globally.
In their own words
She brought deep domain knowledge and a strong grasp of business metrics — ensuring her advice was always aligned with our growth objectives. What stands out most is her honesty, sincerity, and helping nature. She works with integrity, always with our best interests in mind.Shriyash Jichkar Creating category-defining brands in Home Organization & Men's Skincare LinkedIn · Verified Client · November 2025
Akshatha is a true professional who can deliver value. She has an excellent understanding of cosmetics which requires technological integration of chemistry and biology. She comes with great in-depth understanding of the market, consumer and the industry.Manoj Veerakumar Analytics · AI · Alchemy LinkedIn · Verified Client · August 2024
“The best mentor with the highest knowledge. Always ready to help at any time. Nicely described courses, backend support, and supplies at very reasonable prices.”— Verified student review · Trustpilot · cosmysupplies.com
The track record
| Credential | Detail |
|---|---|
| National Award | National Award for R&D & Innovation, 2025 — Bharat Nirman Foundation |
| Patent | Organic disinfectant formula — patent applied — proven effective against Covid virus — deployed by 4 state governments during lockdown |
| Industry Work | Product development for cosmetic manufacturers across India & internationally — OEM brands — international product lines in clinical-stage R&D |
| Brand Strategy | Brand strategy development for national and international cosmetic brands |
| Cosmy | Formulation education, consulting & raw material supply for the personal care industry — active since 2017 |
| Kiyas Naturals | Premium personal care brand — Bengaluru — est. 2018 |
| Educator | 5000+ students trained — courses from foundation to advanced — India & international |
| Teaching Heritage | 3rd generation educator — teaching is foundational to her practice, not a side activity |
| Reviews | 4.8+ rating — verified on Trustpilot and Google |
If you are building a cosmetic brand and want the science right from the start
Whether you are looking to upskill your formulation, source quality raw materials, or need strategic consulting for your brand — this is where to start.