• This is now provided ONLINE & IN-PERSON

• The chemistry of active ingredients and how they interact with skin

• How to read an ingredient label

• Emulsions, surfactants, and the science of product stability

• How cosmetic products are formulated and manufactured

• Hands-on lab experience creating skincare formulations

• Career pathways in cosmetic chemistry and product development

  Who It’s For: Aestheticians, cosmetologists, skincare professionals, and science students
  Prerequisite: No prior cosmetic chemistry experience required

What You’ll Learn:

• The science behind skin hydration and barrier support

• Functions and differences between humectants, occlusives, and emollients

• How to select and layer moisturizing ingredients for different skin types

• Fundamentals of emulsion technology (W/O vs. O/W emulsions)

• Introduction to active ingredients: how they work, when to use them, and how to stabilize them

• Overview of ingredient compatibility and formulation safety

• In-person only: hands-on lab to formulate a moisturizer with actives, including pH testing and stability basics

Prerequisite:

• Completion of Intro to Cosmetic Chemistry is required

• Applicants with equivalent experience may request a prerequisite waiver

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