WELCOME TO
SIMPLE ESSENTIALS

Product Formulation and Mentoring for Skincare, Perfume & Wellbeing Brands

WORK WITH US

  • Custom Formulation

    Formulation services from Simple Essentials are rooted in decades of botanical expertise. We develop bespoke skincare, fragrance and wellbeing fragrance products using powerful botanical, activations.

    Laboratory glassware and pipette representing Simple Essentials’ custom skincare and fragrance formulation services
  • Brand Development

    Build a brand identity that resonates with your customers and your values. We’ll work with you to launch your skincare, perfume or wellbeing products effectively and successfully.

    Plants and the natural world represent the holistic approach that Kim Lahiri takes to developing skincare and wellbeing brands
  • White Labelling

    Off-the-shelf formulations and products to fast-track your brand and speed up the launch process to three to six months. Amplify your brand with a ready-made suite of compliant, proven products.

    Demand for white labelling services is strong and generic bottles and glassware become powerful brand extensions when Simple Essentials is used as development partner
  • Mentorship & Education

    Find confidence and clarity with our exclusive Essential Mentoring Programme and on-demand training that fits with your schedule. Perfect for growing businesses or entrepreneurs who need concept-to-market support.

    Green shoots of young saplings represent the nurturing mentoring that Kim Lahiri provides at Simple Essentials
  • Compliance

    Navigate UK, European and global cosmetic regulations with confidence, ensuring your products meet all necessary standards. Compliance requirements change and we work with the latest guidance and information.

    A human eye peeking through a vibrant green plant represents the consequences of overlooking compliance when developing skincare and personal wellbeing products
  • Workshops

    Product development, aromachology and botanical ingredient workshops. Designed for everywhere in the business concept, development and launch lifecycle for entrepreneurs and established brands.

    we'll stand at desks with pencils and post-it notes because workshops with kim lahiri are practical hands-on events

Simple Essentials – Trusted by Leading Skincare & Wellbeing Brands

Smiths of Jersey products
Successful brand launch of Elyse and me essential oil infused products l
Sapphire Dust premium skin activation and Simple Essentials formulation client
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THREE STEPS TO SUCCESS

Formulation is a complex process. But our proven formula for a successful product launch is simple: We do the research to validate your concept, we make sure your foundations are rock-solid and we create a unique, compliant product that is irresistible in a crowded market.

OUR SERVICES

  • Expert formulation services for skincare, fragrance, and wellness products rooted in botanical science.

  • End-to-end consultancy to bring your botanical or wellness product to life — from initial idea to market-ready launch.

  • We support strategic decision-making, team alignment, and purpose-led leadership to build resilient, values-driven brands.

  • For brands, teams, and individuals looking to expand their skills, spark innovation, and stay ahead of industry trends.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Simple Essentials, we harness plant science to transform visionary ideas into market-ready skincare, fragrance and wellbeing products. Led by Kim Lahiri we guide brands through every stage of product development, offering expertise in formulation,  laboratory testing, branding, and project management.

Full-service botanical product development and Concept-to-Launch mentoring for startups and entrepreneurs.

Your skincare or perfume product is not ordinary. And neither are we.