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Formulating for the Delivery of Cosmetic Actives

Course Overview

Cosmetic actives, even those with proven efficacy, only perform optimally in cosmetic products when they are delivered in the correct spot of the skin and in the correct amount. The right spot can be quite variable depending on the active. Some actives work on the surface, others in the stratum corneum, and others may need to penetrate deeper into the living layers of the skin.

The type of cosmetic product and the specific formulation, therefore, play a fundament role in ensuring an efficacious delivery. In addition, cosmetic products are also expected to have good sensorial properties. The combination of both efficacy and pleasant properties increases the challenge.

This course offers both a comprehensive view of the fundamental aspects behind the effective delivery of actives, as well as the practical aspects of selecting an appropriate product, and the specifics of the formulation
process


Who Should Attend

The course will be of immediate value to those involved in formulating cosmetic products containing actives. It will also be of general interest to anyone working in the cosmetics industry in a research or product development lab. Those working in marketing will also benefit from the “Fundamental Aspects” section of the course.


Course Outline

Fundamental Aspects:

  • The ‘where and how’ of active delivery
  • Selecting the product type and formulation for effective delivery
  • Actives according to their intrinsic solubility
  • The skin as a barrier
  • Measuring the efficacy of the delivery
  • Weichert’s view on oil soluble actives

Practical Aspects and Formulations:

  • Delivery from non-emulsion systems 
  • Delivery from emulsions according to the Lamellar Gel Network model. Formulations
  • Delivery from microemulsions. 
  • Delivery from nano-emulsions

Instructor: Ricardo Diez, PhD

Format: Live Online

Dates: 

  • Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (11:00am - 2:30pm ET)
  • Thursday, February 27, 2025 (11:00am - 2:30pm ET)

Note: in addition to the live online instruction, Certificate in Skin Care participants who select this course will also receive a PDF copy of the course slides, as well as access to course replay recordings from the day after the live online instruction occurs through the end of the certificate program.

If also applying for SCC membership, please allow up to five business days for application processing. Member pricing will not be in effect for Certificate Program enrollment until after the membership application is approved. 

About the Instructor

Ricardo Diez, PhD

Rutgers University

Ricardo Diez, PhD is currently an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University, NJ, where he teaches two courses on Applied Cosmetic Science in the Master of Business and Science. He has more than four decades of experience in the industry in both consumer product companies (Procter & Gamble, Dial Corp and Chanel), and raw material manufacturers (Miranol, Stepan and Huntsman). He has taught courses for the SCC and IFSCC. He remains active in the Center for Professional Advancement.