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Cosmetic Formulations

(Online Classroom with In-Person Lab)

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A collaboration between the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and Manhattan University.
 

 

Course Overview

Join the SCC this spring for an innovative new hybrid delivery model of our popular Cosmetic Formulations course. Instructed by Mark Chandler, this course offers a high-level review of cosmetic raw materials, emulsion technologies, and formulation strategies as they apply to the development of common cosmetics products: sunscreens, color cosmetics, skin and hair care products. Following the initial classroom-style instruction, students will participate in various hands-on emulsion and cleaning system formulation exercises.

The classroom portion of this course will be available online (on-demand) during May and June 2025, with a live, online Q&A session on May 27, 2025. This will be followed by in-person laboratory instruction on June 5-6, 2025, at Manhattan University in New York City.

 

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in the mechanics of designing a cosmetic formulation.  The course will be beneficial to beginning and seasoned scientists, whether in formulation, quality control, or claims testing.

***Depending on the facility, lab capacity may be limited.***

Course Outline


Instructor: Mark Chandler

Format: Hybrid (Online/On-Demand & In-Person Lab)

Online/On-Demand Portion: 
May/June 2025

Online Live Instructor Q&A: 
May 27th, 2025 (11:00am-12:30pm ET)

In-Person Hands-On Lab Portion: 

  • Thursday, June 5th, 2025 (9am-5pm ET)
  • Friday, June 6th, 2025 (9am-2pm ET)

Lab Portion Location:
Manhattan University
Higgins Engineering and Science Center
4513 Manhattan College Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10471

Online Classroom

  • Cosmetic Raw Materials Overview
  • Why Study Emulsions?
  • Emulsion Theory
  • Stabilization Mechanisms
  • Emulsion Formulation Strategies
  • Manufacturing of Emulsions
  • Sunscreen Basics
  • Make-up Basics
  • Toiletry Basics
  • Cleanser Surfactant Selection
  • Cleanser Formulation
  • Hair Care Formulation Basics
  • Preservation Basics
  • Enhancing Efficacy

Lab Exercises

  • Emulsion Formulation Exercises:
    • Steric & Electrostatic Stabilization
    • HLB System
    • Liquid Crystalline Lamellar Gel Networks
    • Water-in-Oil
    • Custom Product Development

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

Mark Chandler

ACT Solutions Corp

Mark Chandler is President of ACT Solutions Corp, a formulation design consultancy and laboratory founded in 2012.  ACT Solutions Corp provides application support to ingredient technology companies and formulation training for brands and contract manufacturers.

Mark has over 40 years in the industry with roles in Technical Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Research. He has taught continuing education courses in cosmetic science for over 20 years and is a frequent lecturer in the Cosmetic Science program at the University of Toledo. Mark was awarded Fellow status by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists in 2014 and was National President in 2023.