Marisa Plescia
Cosmetic R&D Chemist
- Société
- Cosmetic Chemist
- Description
- Marisa Plescia is an experienced cosmetic chemist with extensive expertise and education, having received degrees and completed coursework in both the USA and Europe. She has earned four graduate degrees in Cosmetic and Fragrance Science, Business, and STEM education, graduating from both the University of Cincinnati Cosmetic Science program and ISIPCA in France. As the founder of FemChem Beauty, a formulation and R&D consultancy, Marisa leverages her years of experience as a formulator to innovate, create, and deliver high-performance personal care products. With her deep understanding of the industry, she partners with brands, contract manufacturers, and ingredient companies, to bring concepts to market, from ideation and ingredient strategy to final formulation and scale-up. Marisa is passionate about bridging science with creativity, ensuring every formulation meets both consumer expectations and technical excellence. A dedicated member and volunteer in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, she will serve as the President of the Board of Directors for the SCC in 2026 and was previously the Twin Cities SCC Chair (2020-2022). Additionally, Marisa teaches courses and seminars for cosmetic science programs, has written articles on cosmetic chemistry as seen in trade publications, and has been quoted and featured in media, including in the Washington Post, NPR, and New York Times. Marisa is extremely passionate about cosmetic chemistry and living her childhood dream of a career as a cosmetic chemist.