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 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.

***Lab capacity is limited. Course registration available on a first come, first served basis***

Course Outline

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 Emulsions
  • Custom Product Development

Course Pricing:

• $795 - SCC Member
• $1,050 - Non-Member
• $485 – SCC Junior or Student Member

For the lab portion of the course, registration price includes breakfast and lunch. View our CEP Course Pricing and Refund Policy.

Companies registering 5+ or 10+ SCC members for this course are eleigible for a discounted group registration. For more details on group registrations, or if you have any other questions about this event, please contact SCC Headquarters Staff.

If also applying for SCC membership, please allow up to five business days for application processing. 

Additional Information

Manhattan University provides maps, directions, and suggested accommodations on its website.
 

Instructor: Mark Chandler

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

Online/On-Demand Classroom: 
May-June 2025

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

In-Person Hands-On Lab: 

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

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

REGISTER NOW

Course registration includes:

• 24/7 on-demand access to online classroom recordings through June 30, 2025 (6 hours of online instruction)
• Access to Live Q&A recording, if unable to attend the live session.
• A PDF copy of the course slides.
• In addition, those completing the course will receive an electronic certificate of course completion from the SCC.

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.