Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry

Course Overview

Note: this is an *on demand* course where registrants will have access to a previous course recording, plus a current live Q&A session with the instructor. This course was originally taught and recorded on April, 30, 2024.

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

Course Pricing:

• $310 - SCC Member
• $415 - Non-Member
• $185 – SCC Junior or Student Member
   

Note: companies registering 5+ SCC members for this course receive $25 off per registration. Companies registering 10+ SCC members for this course receive $50 off per registration. Discounted group registrations need to occur during the same online transaction. If you would like to submit a group registration of 5+ or 10+, or have any other questions about this event, please contact SCC Headquarters Staff.

ATTENTION NON-MEMEBERS: you will save money by joining the SCC prior to registering for this course. If applying for SCC membership, application processing takes up to five business days. If you would like to request expedited application processing, in order to sign up for this course, please send your request to education@scconline.org. Member pricing will not be in effect for CEP registrations until after the membership application is approved. 
 

 View our CEP Course Pricing and Refund Policy.
 

Instructor: Perry Romanowski

Format: On-Demand w/Live Q&A

Dates: 

• Access Begins: 
  Monday, July 8, 2024
• Live Q&A w/Instructor:
  Monday, July 29, 2024
  (11:00am-12:30pm ET)
• Access Ends: 
  Monday, August 12, 2024
• Total Course Runtime: 
  6+ Hours
   

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Course registrants will receive:

1. 5 weeks online, on-demand access to the 2024 course recording.
2. The opportunity to participate in a live online Q&A session with the instructor (July 29, 2024).
3. A PDF copy of the course slides.

In addition, those completing the course will receive an electronic certificate of course completion from the SCC.
 

This course can be taken as a stand-alone educational offering, or as part of the SCC's Certificate in Skin Care.

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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.