Conny is a professional, qualified cosmetic chemist and also holds a degree in marketing management. She has been in the cosmetic industry since 1996 where she started work in a cosmetics factory in Johannesburg.

She is the founder of The Cosmetics Chef and Infinity Grip.

The Cosmetics Chef is all about empowering people to make their own cosmetics, whether for their own use or to turn it into a viable business. This is through online classes, webinars and membership programs. Infinity Grip is a liquid chalk which enables athletes to perform at the maximum while having a steady, dry and strong hand grip.

She has been active in various professional associations in the cosmetic industry and has been president of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of South Africa (Coschem) twice, in 2009 and 2015. She also lectures on the cosmetic science diploma course.

As president of the society she was invited to Japan in 2015 to participate in meetings with IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists).

She is also the co-author of a patent for a hair care product.

She has spoken at many conferences especially on the topic of natural cosmetics.