About the Course
Cosmetic Chemistry is the science of creating safe and effective formulas for cosmetic products, and this course is the gateway into that realm. You will receive a broad overview of the cosmetic industry infrastructure and regulations, and cover the primary cosmetic categories, description of ingredient names and their origins, as well as basic raw material categories, functions, and how to link these ingredients to claims.
- A basic understanding of cosmetic raw materials
- How cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs are regulated
- To identify different cosmetic categories
- An understanding of different roles in the cosmetic industry
- To understand labeling and the difference between a cosmetic and a drug