Types of cosmetics.
What are OTC drugs and how does your product fall into such category.
Careers in cosmetics industry.
Data of synthetic ingredients.
Herbs and ingredients table.
Functional raw materials.
Professional equipment list.
Biology and physiology of skin.
Anatomy of the skin
Skin function and care
Skin types.
Skin conditions, symptoms and causes.
Biology and physiology of hair.
Anatomy of hair.
Components of our scalp/hair.
Hair types & Identification.
Hair conditions, symptoms, and causes.
Terms used in Cosmetic industry and during Formulation process.
Duplicating your Competitor’s products
How do create the exact kind of product you see in the market.
Difference between a Formula and a recipe.
How to create unique formulas in percentages.
Setting up your lab
Testing:
Microbial
Contamination
Safety
Performance
Stability and Claim testing proceses.
Basic Cosmetic Chemistry for Formulators
How to check for and stabilize the pH of your products
What are herbs? What is herbalism?
History of Herbalism.
Making herbal medicine.
Common ailments and their treatments.
Herbs, foods & drinks for skin and hair through Internal and whole body application.
Essential oils list, uses and production method.
Blending your oils.
Setting up your treatment corner.
Treating with essential oils.
Basic body massage using oils
History of perfume.
Types of perfumes.
Functional raw materials
Formulating proceses
-Microbiology testing
-Stability and compatibility test
-Preservation efficacy test
-Ph test and balancing.
PRODUCTION PRACTICE
Body cosmetics
-Producing facial cream
– Producing body cream
-Producing body lotion
-Producing body butters
– Producing toners & Cleansers
-Producing Spa products
-Distilling an essential oil
-Producing Soap and bath products.
Colour Cosmetics
-Producing lipstick/balm
-Producing Powders
-Producing eyeshadows
Hair Cosmetics
-Producing Shampoo
-Producing Conditioner
-Producing Hair creams & Gels
– Producing hair oils/serums / sprays
Perfumes and aromatherapy
-Distilling an essential oil
–Producing sample perfumes
CLASS PROJECT
SETTING UP YOUR BRAND & BUSINESS
Branding
-Selecting a unique brand, product and company name, understanding the differences.
-What should your product containers look like?
-Label designs, pictures.
-Conforming with the laws and policies regulating cosmetic production in your country.
-Choosing a work space .
-Find out if and when you need a staff.
-Simple accounting and records.
-Learn how to properly calculate your profit.
-Learn how to maximize both offline and social media marketing
-Learn about content creation and advertising.
-Understanding your customer
-Understanding who your customers are and how to retain them.
– Direct sales
-Referrals and lead generation.
-Distributor chain