Cosmetic Science & Chemistry Certificate Course (Online)

Learn all about Cosmetic Science and lab procedures in this 100% online course

LEARN: Science of Cosmetic Color, Skin, Hair and Fragrances, Cosmetic Microbiology, Lab Etiquette, Formulation overview.

Online $2,000.00 (or $450 x 5 months)

Course Outline

1 COURSE INTRO (Ch 1)

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How to manage your time with Self Paced learning
Course Description
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2 UNDERSTANDING COSMETICS (Ch 2)

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What are Cosmetics?
What is Cosmetic Science?
What Goes into a Cosmetic Product?
The importance of the identities and structures of chemical compounds
The importance of how chemical compounds are held together
The importance of how chemical compounds fall apart
Understanding Cosmetics Quiz

3 COSMETIC CAREERS (Ch 3)

Cosmetic Career Possibilities
Skill-Based Cosmetic Roles
Knowledge-Based Cosmetic Roles
What do Cosmetic Scientist and Formulators Do
Cosmetic Formulating-Resume Requirements
Cosmetic Formulating-Business Format

4 SCIENCE OF SKINCARE (Ch 4)

SKIN
Skin (Surface and Beneath the Surface)
Effects of UVA and UVB Radiation on Skin
How UV Rays Affect the Skin
SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
The Fitzpatrick Scale
Differences between Male and Female Skin
How Skin Absorbs Cosmetics
Cosmetics impact on Skin Appearance
Characterization of Skin Types and Conditions
pH of Skin
Free Radicals
Moisturization and Hydration
Effective Ingredients in Skin Moisturizers
What is an NMF?
Emulsions & Emulsifiers
Emulsion Compatibility
Suspension
Science of Skincare Quiz

5 SCIENCE OF COLOR COSMETICS (Ch 5)

How Color Appears
Hue, Value and Chroma
Creating Color Cosmetics
Pigments : Organic and Inorganic
Elements of Sensorial Properties
The Color Wheel
Colour Additives
Creating Color Using Light
Lighting
Using and Dispersing Pigments
The Importance of Cosmetic Formulas and Textures
Cosmetic B.F.F.
The Art of Colour Matching
Science of Color Cosmetics Quiz

6 SCIENCE OF HAIRCARE (Ch 6)

The Evolutionary Biology of Hair
Hair Structure and Diversity
Hair Follicles
Sebum and the Scalp
Hair Damage
Hair Thinning and Hair Loss
Hair Greying
Shampoo Surfactants
Hair Conditioning Systems
Hair Styling
Hair Analysis
Science of Haircare Quiz

7 SCIENCE OF FRAGRANCE (Ch 7)

Odour Formation
Odour Recognition
Smell and Emotions
Creating and Masking Odours
The Creative Process of Developing a Fragrance
Why do Fragrances Change Over Time?
Fragrance Families
Science of Fragrance Quiz

8 RHEOLOGY-PRODUCT TEXTURES AND FORM (Ch 8)

Interpreting Product Textures
The Importance of Rheology in Skincare
Product Thickeners
Cosmetic Oils
Rheology Quiz

9 COSMETIC MICROBIOLOGY (Ch 9)

Microorganisms
Cosmetic Preservation
Cosmetic Microbiology Quiz

10 INGREDIENT TERMS (Ch 10)

11 FORMULATION OVERVIEW (Ch 11)

The Science of Formulating
Powder Products
Cream Products
Liquid Products
Organic Products
Hair Dyes and Colorants
Hypoallergenic Products
Cruelty-Free Products
Preservative-Free Products
“Dermatologist Recommended” Products
“Clinically Proven” Claims
“Patented Formula” Claims
pH Balanced Claims
Formulation Overview Quiz

12 COSMETIC INGREDIENTS (Ch 12)

Major Ingredient types in Cosmetics and OTC
Cosmetic Ingredients Quiz

13 PRODUCT TESTING AND STABILITY (Ch 13)

Stability Testing
Stability Features
Microbiology Testing
PAO and Shelf Life
FDA Standards
Health Canada Standards
Government Links and Resources
Product Testing and Stability Quiz

14 COSMETIC SAFETY STANDARDS (Ch 14)

FDA Standards
Health Canada Standards
Canada Government Links and Resources
Cosmetic Safety Standard Quiz

15 LABORATORY TERMINOLOGY (Ch 15)

What are the everyday terminologies used in the Cosmetic lab?
What are MSDS?
Ingredient Requirement
What are Laboratory Terminology Quiz

16 LABORATORY ETIQUETTE (Ch 16)

What is GLP?
GMP vs GLP
Lab Safety and Etiquette
Quality
Laboratory Etiquette Quiz

Assignment 1 (Week 1)
Assignment 2 (Week 2)
Assignment 3 (Week 3)
Assignment 4 (Week 4)

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