Dr Carol Treasure is the Founder and CEO of XCellR8, an animal-free testing laboratory based in Daresbury, UK. XCellR8 conduct in vitro safety and efficacy tests for global cosmetic companies including Lush and The Body Shop, as well as ingredient manufacturers and chemical companies. 

Carol holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham, based on skin cell biology and has devoted her career to using innovative science to replace animal testing. XCellR8’s work has been recognised at a regulatory level by the OECD and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), and is supported by top funding bodies such as Innovate UK and the European Horizon 2020 programme.