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How a Malaysian PhD Turned Research into a GMP Certified Natural Cosmetics Powerhouse


What if motherhood sparked Malaysia’s next clean beauty breakthrough?

For one Penang-born scientist, it turned sleepless nights, loss, and lockdowns into a 

Halal-GMP certified success story in natural personal care manufacturing. 

Meet Chem Meraki Natura, a rising force in Malaysia’s OEM/ODM natural cosmetics industry, where real science meets real herbs.No hype. Just results.

Science First. Nature Always.

Before the brand, there was the lab.

The founder holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, followed by a PhD and a Postdoctoral fellowship from Universiti Sains Malaysia all before most people find their first job. 

She lectured. She researched. She lived the academic dream. 

Then life hit hard. 

Her father passed away during her PhD.

A newborn baby. 

COVID shutdowns. Job uncertainty. 

Instead of breaking, she rebuilt with purpose. 

From Village Roots to Breakthrough Results

Raised in a humble village home, she learned business basics from her father, a Tamil 

school clerk, and herbal healing from her mother. During COVID downtime, she 

blended that wisdom with nanoparticle and herbal research formulating products for her 

own family. 

The results? 

Fast. Visible. Gentle. 

She quietly introduced them via digital platforms. Over 20 trial products later, feedback poured in especially from parents of babies with sensitive skin.

That’s when Chem Meraki Natura was born. 

Products That Changed the Game 

Two formulations stood out and built instant trust:

  • Calendula-based baby lotion helped soothe atopic dermatitis (eczema) and 

ultra-sensitive skin 

  • Mineral Sunscreen A next-generation herbal-mineral sunscreen engineered for superior UV protection, heat stability, and sensory excellence. 

No shortcuts. No harsh heat. 

Only temperature-controlled herbal extraction that preserves nutrients most methods 

destroy. 

Award-Winning Innovation

Chem Meraki Natura’s expertise has also been recognized internationally. The company won two “GOLD” awards in global innovation competitions for developing a high-performance herbal-mineral sunscreen. By integrating eco-conscious ingredients, encapsulated UV filters, and multi-phase processing, the formulation delivers superior skin protection, thermal stability, and a luxurious sensory experience even in tropical climates.

Why Brands Trust Chem Meraki Natura 

Today, Chem Meraki Natura does not sell retail products

Instead, it powers brands behind the scenes with full OEM/ODM services

Custom formulation from scratch 

Research-backed herbal actives 

Sampling & scale-up 

KKM (GMP) + Halal Certified

Clean, ethical, science-driven manufacturing 

From designing custom machines to building a strong research team and collaborating with universities for lab validation, she left no stone unturned. After an intense 4–5 hour GMP audit, her facility earned full approval a milestone that marked her perseverance and vision. 

The Real Secret? Purpose. 

Her husband believed when others doubted. 

Her children became the reason she never quit. 

In a market flooded with “natural” claims, Chem Meraki Natura delivers proof through 

data, discipline, and deep respect for nature

This isn’t just skincare manufacturing. 

It’s heritage + hardcore science, done right. 

The Takeaway 

💚 Built by a mother
🧪 Backed by a PhD
🌿 Powered by herbs
📦 Trusted by brands 

Chem Meraki Natura proves this: 

True innovation often begins at home. 

Thinking of launching a natural personal care brand in Malaysia minus the guesswork? 

This is the partner brands are quietly lining up for.

Watch this space. Malaysia’s clean beauty future is already being formulated.


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