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What she does: As a sensory scientist and president of Fore Sense + One, a research company focused on the sensory experience of personal care items, Heylmun evaluates how products smell, look, feel, taste and sound -- which, yes, sometimes means she literally has to feel other people's skin. She works with companies to understand everything from how wine hits the taste buds to how well a body lotion rubs into the skin.
How she started: "Sensory evaluation is a newer field. When I first started, people usually fell into it through studying nutrition or even teaching. I applied for a position at Life Savers right out of college and learned from the ground up.".
Weirdest part of the job: Sensory scientists want every perspective, even if it's not necessarily their target audience. "Asking a panel of men to try lipstick is weird," she says. "Also, talking to people about the performance of personal products, like feminine hygiene products or certain creams and jellies."
Hardest part of the job: "Testing products that are used for skin care on the intended user and having to feel their legs after they shave or put on moisturizer."
Best part of the job: "Getting to try new products before they hit the market. I also love when our research completely changes the way a client views the experience their product provides."
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