Course Overview

This course provides a broad overview of the cosmetics and personal care industry and the role of cosmetic chemistry in the formulation of its products. It is designed with the beginning cosmetic chemist in mind, however, the information presented will also be useful for other groups, as well, including: quality assurance chemists, experienced scientists who want to learn about other areas of formulation, scientists in related industries, college students studying chemistry, and marketing or sales personnel who would benefit from a primer covering the chemistry of their products.

The course has also been updated to include the use of AI tools to aid formulators.

Course Outline

The Cosmetics Industry 

• Introduction to the industry
• Basic physiology of skin and hair            
• Industry jargon and nomenclature
• Tools of the trade               

Key Raw Materials & Vehicles

• Surfactants, emollients, humectants,, polymers preservatives fragrances, colors            
• Emulsions, aerosols, gels, sticks        

Product Development

• Formulation techniques
• Idea generation

Product Testing    

• Quality control testing
• Product performance testing
• Claims substantiation testing

Instructor: Perry Romanowski

Format: On-Demand with Live Q&A

Course Access Begins: 
July 8, 2024

Live Q&A Date: 
July 29, 2024 (11:00am-12:30pm ET)

Originally Recorded:
April 2024

Note: in addition to the online instruction and live Q&A, Certificate in Skin Care participants who select this course will also receive a PDF copy of the course slides. Course replay recordings will be available from the course access date through the end of the certificate program.

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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

Perry Romanowski

Perry Romanowski is the Vice President of Element 44 Inc, which is a cosmetic science consulting firm specializing in instructing people how to formulate cosmetics. Additionally, he runs a popular website ChemistsCorner.com which focuses on topics useful to cosmetic chemists.  He has numerous publications to his credit including Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry.  He earned a degree in Chemistry from DePaul University and also studied Biochemistry. He is an active member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and was formerly the President of the National SCC.