Life at Croda
Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the people and innovations driving our sustainable chemical solutions. At the heart of our Purpose is a deep commitment to driving progress and improving lives worldwide, and this blog serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit and dedication of our team.
Our employees are the lifeblood of our organisation, embodying the values of teamwork, ingenuity, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Here, you'll find stories that highlight their achievements, and personal reflections that showcase the passion and commitment they bring to their work every day.
Join us as we delve into the inspiring journeys of our people, explore the innovative solutions they create, and celebrate the impact we make together.
Featured blogs
Volufiline™: a heritage beauty active with a new moment
Some beauty ingredients have a long history, then suddenly find fresh relevance because the market changes around them. Volufiline™ is one of those ingredients. Originally launched more than a decade ago, it’s now being rediscovered and re-positioned to meet growing interest in visible plumping and support for areas that lose volume with age.
Croda India: strategic hub for manufacturing and innovation
India remains a key market and manufacturing base for Croda India. Its next stage of growth will be shaped by innovation, technical skill, and closer customer collaboration.
Life at Croda
Meet the experts: Cécile Jonchier, Research Manager
Croda Research Manager for Biotech Actives, Cécile Jonchier, discusses the increasing demand for nature-inspired beauty actives and how plant cell culture is helping deliver on sustainability and...
Meet the experts: Farahdia Edouard, Senior Research & Technology Manager
Explore how Croda Beauty North America’s hair care R&D expertise and advanced testing capabilities accelerated the launch of KeraBbio™ K31, an innovative biotech bond builder. Farahdia Edouard reveals...
Volufiline™: a heritage beauty active with a new moment
Some beauty ingredients have a long history, then suddenly find fresh relevance because the market changes around them. Volufiline™ is one of those ingredients. Originally launched more than a decade...
Croda India: strategic hub for manufacturing and innovation
India remains a key market and manufacturing base for Croda India. Its next stage of growth will be shaped by innovation, technical skill, and closer customer collaboration.
Beauty of Zero™: Our people driving sustainable beauty
This World Environment Day, meet the people behind Croda’s Beauty of Zero™ campaign and discover how science, sustainability and collaboration are shaping the future of beauty.
Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead
Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead
Meet the expert: Dhanila Varkey, Applications Team Lead
Discover how Croda’s applications expert Dhanila Varkey is using nanotechnology to improve targeting, absorption and effectiveness in topical and transdermal drug delivery.
Meet the expert: Will Small, Research & Technology Specialist
Will shares how high-purity and super refined excipients help improve consistency and stability, and how they’re being leveraged in new active formulations to drive innovation and growth.
Five years of the Croda Foundation: Turning purpose into lasting impact
How our people are delivering measurable social impact through science, innovation and purpose-led action worldwide.
Celebrating a century of Croda
Croda marks 100 years with global celebrations highlighting our people, history, and commitment to our Purpose: Smart science to improve lives™.
Shaping the next generation: Industrial Placements at Croda
Join us as we recognise our Industrial Placement students, their success and their views on our placement opportunities.
100 years of smart science: Celebrating Croda's centenary across the globe
Join us as we celebrate Croda’s 100-year journey from a small family firm in Yorkshire to a global leader in sustainable innovation. Discover the science, stories, and people behind a century of...
100 years of smart science: Celebrating Croda's centenary at our headquarters
Join us as we celebrate Croda’s 100-year journey from a small family firm in Yorkshire to a global leader in sustainable innovation. Discover the science, stories, and people behind a century of...
Empowering women at Croda: International Women's Day 2025
At Croda, we take pride in fostering an inclusive workplace where women are supported in their careers and empowered to thrive.
Croda China celebrate our centenary year
2025 is Croda’s centenary year, a milestone which provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate what we have achieved, the impact we have had, and reflect on the strong foundations it gives us for...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
At Croda, we recognise that by championing gender equality in STEM, we can adopt a future where talent determines success; while promoting inclusivity, and empowering the next generation of female...
Supporting Mental Health at Croda
Employers can do more to create a happy, healthy workforce by putting mental health at the forefront; hear how we are supporting mental health at Croda.
Supporting Invisible Disabilities Week at Croda
Learn how Croda supports Invisible Disabilities Week, promoting awareness and inclusivity for employees with hidden disabilities. Discover personal stories, like Sana Bell’s, and our commitment to...
A day in the life of our IT team
Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Information Technology (IT) at Croda.
