Cosmetics Engineering (ICAP P1)

This teaching unit is dedicated to acquiring knowledge related to pigments, dyes, and adsorbents, from the perspective of their structures and applications. Emphasis will be placed on applications in the field of flavors & fragrances (food coloring, perfumery) and cosmetics (hair coloring, powders, toothpaste, etc.). Some sessions are specific to each of the two tracks (P1, Cosmetics Engineering; P2, Flavors and Fragrances) of the Master's degree in Chemistry, specializing in Cosmetics, Flavors, and Fragrances Engineering (ICAP). The teaching unit includes lectures and tutorials.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 10 a.m.

Tutorial: 10 a.m.

See the full page

Some fundamental principles of microbiology will be covered to give students an overview of the diversity of microorganisms. The mode of nutrition and multiplication of bacteria according to the physicochemical parameters of the environment will be studied.

We will discuss the composition and role of the skin and digestive microbiota.

The microbiological criteria used for quality control of cosmetic and food products will be defined.

Physical and chemical antimicrobial agents that control microbial growth will be examined.

On a practical level, emphasis will be placed on ensuring that students know how to handle bacteria and are familiar with microbiological safety rules. Standard microbiological control and preservative efficacy techniques will be performed on cosmetic products.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 12 p.m.

Practical work: 8 hours

See the full page

This module covers all the knowledge about raw materials necessary to work in the cosmetics industry.

These are:

• describe the different chemical classes of raw materials, understand structure/activity relationships and sensory rendering.
• Study of documents relating to the marketing of cosmetic raw materials

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 18

            TD: 6

            TP: 16

The course is based on case studies of ingredients in aqueous or fatty phases, and polymers such as polymerization processes will be developed.

The practical part of the module will enable students to work with the main categories of raw materials:

Implementation of gelling agents: implementation, study of their properties, sensory evaluation

Implementation of surfactants: Formulation of a foaming product with ingredient research, formula design, and sensory evaluation.

See the full page

This EU addresses:

- the fundamentals of colorimetry, which enable an unambiguous measurement of color to be defined based on psychophysical experiments.

- the principle and practical use of color measuring devices (colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters).

- the principles of color reproduction, particularly in the context of perfumes and cosmetics.

The theoretical concepts are supplemented by a significant amount of observation and practical work during the practical sessions.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 12 p.m.

Practical work: 8 hours

See the full page

Study of the entire development process of a cosmetic product

• Definition of a cosmetic product
• Launch of development, interactions between the development department and the marketing, industry, and regulatory departments: needs, expectations, operations, and procedures
• Study of all possible tests: sensory analysis, physicochemical stability, safety and health safety, efficacy.
• Study of industrial transposition
• Study of interactions with packaging and associated tests
• Description of the product information file or legal cosmetic file

Study of emulsions, definitions, characteristics, and formulation

Study of emulsion instability phenomena and stabilization solutions

Practical part:

Formulation of water-in-oil, oil-in-water, and cream gel emulsions

Study of ingredients, chemical nature, physical behavior, and formulation

Study of formulation materials

Implementation of sensory, physicochemical, and stability tests.

Development of a multi-step formula with imposed constraints.

Critical analysis of the results obtained.

As regards the introduction to chemical engineering applied to the field of cosmetics, students will be required to work on a case study describing the laboratory-scale production of a cosmetic product, and then find a way to produce it on a larger scale.

Hourly volumes:

 CM: 15

TP: 25

See the full page

This course unit enables students to acquire basic knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, which are common to the various tracks of the Master's degree in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry, Separative Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetics Engineering, Biomolecular Chemistry). It is also offered to international students enrolled in the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier, where courses are taught in English. An introductory presentation on basic notions and concepts will enable students to discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. This will be followed by interdisciplinary practical teaching based on the flipped classroom principle to help students build and deepen their knowledge through individual and collective analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 7

TD: 13

See the full page

Know and be able to apply the various regulations relating to the cosmetics industry (Regulation 1223/2009, REACH, CLP, etc.).

In-depth analysis of key articles in European cosmetics regulations - Regulation 1223/2009

Learn how to create a DIP

Focus on the safety report using an example

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 10

            TD: 10

See the full page

This course will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools related to chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;

• the laws of probability;
• confidence interval estimation;
• parametric and nonparametric tests.

An introduction to design of experiments will be offered at the end of the module.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 7 a.m.

TD: 1:00 PM

See the full page

This course aims to teach liquid chromatography and gas chromatography.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 3:00 p.m.

            Tutorial: 5 hours

See the full page

The professional project bridges the gap between traditional practical work and internships in laboratories or companies. It takes the form of a supervised project consisting of placing students in a professional situation through collaborative (group) work based on carrying out a project in response to a problem set by a company, local authority, association, or academic. It is part of the core curriculum of the Master's in Chemistry and is carried out under the supervision of a member of the teaching team (academic or industrial). Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to connect and consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired during the Bachelor's and early Master's programs through this professional situation. These scenarios will be directly related to the Master's program chosen by the students. In addition to chemistry-specific skills, other interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills intrinsically linked to project management will also be acquired, equipping students for their future professional lives.

Addressing a research issue: example of a summary of new phosphorescent materials.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 5 hours

Tutorial: 5 hours

Practical work: 40 hours

See the full page

This module focuses on R&D in the cosmetics industry and will emphasize scientific expertise and innovation through lectures and conferences. Similarly, scenarios involving the design and development of cosmetics and wellness products will be proposed.

The practical part will focus particularly on the development of makeup products:

Review of the composition of makeup products

Natural or synthetic coloring raw materials. Understanding the different galenic formulations used in makeup and knowing how to select raw materials.

Know how to select pigments according to the desired target. Know how to disperse them and understand surface treatment.

Marketing study on specific makeup formulations

Theoretical courses on raw materials and galenics used in makeup, manufacturing processes, market trends, and possible tests (claims, physical and chemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.).

In practice:

Practical courses on pigment premixes, foundations, and lipsticks, combined with sensory evaluations

Application to the formulation of various makeup products (foundation, lipstick, mascara, etc.) and quality control of finished products.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

            TD: 5

            TP: 15

See the full page

This teaching unit is shared by MI students in the Master's in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (semester S2) courses. The following topics will be covered:

• The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and units of measurement in Green Chemistry;
• Synthesis strategies in sustainable chemistry;
• Alternative or eco-friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
• Unconventional activation techniques and applications.

CM: 13

Tutorial: 7 hours

See the full page

This 4- to 6-month internship will be carried out in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.

The tasks assigned to the student intern by the company will be related to the objectives of the Master's program.

This internship can begin in February/March and will take place in France or abroad.

See the full page

This EU will address, in small groups or on an individual basis, teaching tools and best practices related to communication and professional integration, through:

• assessment of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivations;
• awareness of job search techniques;
• writing resumes and cover letters;
• rules for oral and written communication;
• job interview simulations.

Scenarios directly related to the sectors of activity targeted by the courses of the students concerned will be offered.

Practical work: 20 hours

See the full page

This module focuses on:

• Tools and sources of information (patents, databases, journals, trade shows and scientific conferences, etc.) and communication: knowing how to identify relevant sources of information, how to analyze and use them, and how to communicate internally and externally.
• What is economic intelligence, how to understand it and how to use it
• Marketing fundamentals: presentation of what marketing does, presentation of tools that can help students in their future work, detailed explanation of the process of developing a cosmetic product in marketing, and the different careers available to students.

A project will be developed by the students.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 3:00 p.m.

Tutorial: 5 hours

Practical work: 10 hours

Departure: 10 a.m.

See the full page

A design of experimentsis an ordered sequence of tests in an experiment whose purpose is to test the validity of a hypothesis by reproducing a phenomenon and varying one or more parameters. Each test produces data, and all the data produced during an experiment must be analyzed using rigorous methods to validate or invalidate the hypothesis. This experimental approach allows new knowledge to be acquired by confirming a model in a cost-effective manner (using as few tests as possible, for example).

Starting with a simple problem, the module develops methodological and statistical tools that enable increasingly complex hypotheses to be tested in the most optimal way possible. These methodologies are implemented using the statistical language R.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 3 p.m.

            Practical work: 5 hours

See the full page

Provide students with the theoretical understanding of inferential statistics necessary for the statistical analysis of data from sensory tests. General issue: extract interpretable patterns from sensory measurements in order to make the right decisions.

The lessons will cover the requirements of each course, using relevant examples and applications.

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 10 AM

            Practical work: 10 hours

See the full page

Polymers are used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations with various functions, the main ones being rheology control, formulation stabilization, and conditioning. It is therefore important to understand their behavior in these complex environments, particularly by studying polymer-surfactant interactions, since these two components are often present together in these environments, as well as interactions with solid surfaces (suspensions, applications on hair or skin) or liquids (emulsions).

The course describes: (1) the different types of polymers used: water-soluble, synthetic, natural and semi-natural, amphiphilic, and structure-property relationships; (2) the principle of thickening formulas or gelation using polymers; (3) interactions with surfactants, presentation of the different types of surfactants and their physicochemical properties, in particular polymeric surfactants, (4) interactions with surfaces (skin, hair) as well as any type of solid surface, (5) the principle of stabilizing emulsions and suspensions using polymers.

The second part of this module focuses on silicones and their use in cosmetics:

The chemistry of silicones, silicones for cosmetics: categories, uses, and sensory effects with examples of application.

See the full page

Basic knowledge of skin structure and physiology: skin structure; sensory receptors; mechanical and thermal sensitivity.

Skin penetration; skin hydration and moisturizing products; seborrhea, acne; types Dermocosmetics: skin penetration; skin aging, infant skin; cellulite

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 16

            TD: 4

See the full page

This module is devoted to the study of the main classes of cosmetic additives on the one hand, and to the study of natural, biotechnological, and synthetic active ingredients on the other.

The first part of this course will focus on marine flora, particularly the general composition and specific characteristics of different types of algae. What is the role and effectiveness of marine flora in cosmetics?

The course will conclude with case studies and perspectives.

The second part will focus on the plant world, enabling formulators and regulatory affairs managers to understand how plant molecules can be used to achieve beneficial effects in relation to the main cosmetic indications. Essential oils: what are the production techniques, chemical compositions, cosmetic properties, formulations, and safety profiles?

The third part of the module will focus on the different classes of additives used in cosmetics.

The focus will be on the chemical and organoleptic study of the main raw materials (synthetic or natural) used in the fragrance of cosmetics and the regulatory constraints related to their use (cosmetic directives relating to the dosage of allergens).

The families of odor molecules used in cosmetics (molecules without organic functions or containing alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, or ester functions) will be studied:
- molecules with an aromatic ring
- phenol-type molecules
- cyclic and acyclic aliphatic molecules.
- acyclic and cyclic terpene molecules
- field of odors.

-Concepts of molecular stability and volatility.

The course will conclude with training in the formulation of fragrance compositions for cosmetic products.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

            TD: 10

            TP: 10

See the full page

What is eco-design? 

Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Who certifies?
Eco-design & raw materials
Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol.
Reminders on the principles of green chemistry
Ecotoxicology and biodegradability
Manufacturing an eco-designed cosmetic product
Trends related to eco-design

Eco-designed packaging: what is its impact?

Concept of ecotoxicology: impact on the environment/biodegradability

Information on eco-design measures: what tools are available/impact assessment Recyclability of packaging: measurement and analysis (raw materials/formulas/ecotoxicology).

Students will be given a scenario to work with.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

            TD: 10

            TP: 10

See the full page

The EU's objective is to understand and apply the principles of color formulation as practiced in the color industry. To this end, the basics of spectrocolorimetry, light-matter interactions, and the simplest formulation models (Beer-Lambert and Kubelka-Munk) are studied and used in practical work.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 12

            TP: 8

See the full page

Reminder of European legislation and its hierarchy: regulations, directives, decisions, resolutions, national laws, institutions, and authorities in charge of the regulatory system.

Description of key regulations around the world and overview of progress

Institutions and authorities responsible for the regulatory system

Regulatory framework applicable to cosmetic packaging

The process of ensuring cosmetic packaging compliance and its main challenges

New requirements applicable to cosmetic packaging under European and French circular economy laws

The course will cover Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) designed to ensure the reproducibility and quality of cosmetic products.

It will enable you to identify the measures to be taken with regard to production, control, storage, and shipping processes and to ensure the compliance of cosmetic products with current regulations (EC 1223/2009, ISO 22716 standard, etc.).

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 15

            TD: 15

            Land: 10

See the full page

See the full page

This module covers all aspects of photoprotection:

He will begin with a reminder about solar radiation and the skin, emphasizing natural melanin and non-melanin photoprotection. The skin's reaction to the sun will allow us to discuss the benefits of the sun, but will focus mainly on the harmful side effects for the skin. What protection options does the cosmetics industry offer? How can we analyze the effectiveness of sunscreen products? What is the impact of filters on the environment?

• Study of the development of sunscreen formulas: raw materials, chemical and physical filters, formulation techniques, regulations, the relationship between the sun and the skin.

• Use of software for calculating theoretical SPFs

• Acquire knowledge in the formulation of sunscreen products
• Manufacturing processes
• Detailed analysis of INCI formulas

• Phase inversion microemulsion formulation

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 15

            TP: 25

See the full page

This teaching unit covers several areas:

• The lessons will show that chemistry opens up a variety of careers in the cosmetics industry, not just in formulation.

• Know how to reflect on the scientific method in order to avoid errors in judgment and know how to apply scientific thinking to any information. Teaching will be based on concrete examples related to cosmetics (difference between risk and danger, reflection on various applications/consumer information, etc.).

• A simulation exercise allows students to work on concrete marketing projects, from market research to the formalization of a marketing concept in cosmetics.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 12

            TD: 8

See the full page

In-depth study of different cosmetic formulations: composition, description of main components, formulation, principle, dosage forms

Study of ingredient families including emollients, esters, emulsifiers, sunscreens, preservatives, and innovations in skincare and makeup products.

Study of INCI lists of formulations, INCI nomenclatures

Study of different types of cosmetics companies

Study of manufacturing processes (agitation equipment, complementary manufacturing processes, impact of physical and chemical parameters on manufacturing)

The application will be implemented in various fields.

For example: formulation of moisturizing emulsions with electrolytes (stability disruptors), formulation of cleansing milk and cleansing lotion and implementation of tests to measure cleansing effectiveness, formulation of makeup products.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 15

            TP: 25

See the full page

This module consists of placing students in a professional context, in relation to a cosmetics development and production company or raw materials supplier. The module will be organized in the form of industrial projects:

Students are divided into groups, as would be the case in a scientific team. They will therefore have to apply their theoretical knowledge in close collaboration with the manufacturer. The manufacturer will be able to guide them or help them contact new suppliers, compile a cosmetics dossier, conduct market research, etc., depending on the project assigned.

Activity reports will be produced via the sharing networks commonly used in the industry. The groups will be required to work independently, following specifications defined by the manufacturer, in line with the diploma program.

This could involve, for example, developing an innovative product in compliance with French and European regulations, or countertyping.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 10

            TP: 30

See the full page

This module will enable students to understand the importance of innovation in a sector as dynamic as cosmetics.

This environment is governed by regulatory constraints, innovations in packaging, innovations in formulation, and also in ingredients.

The whole thing is also governed by the expectations of increasingly demanding consumers.

It is therefore essential for these future graduates to understand the ins and outs of innovation in cosmetics and to know how to implement it while respecting certain criteria.

A project will be proposed to students: Presentation of the project in groups and establishment of guidelines for its implementation.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

See the full page

This 5- to 6-month internship, or work-study program, will take place in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.

The tasks assigned by the company to the intern/work-study student will be related to the objectives of the Master's degree.

This internship or work-study placement will take place in France or abroad.

See the full page

This teaching unit is dedicated to acquiring knowledge related to pigments, dyes, and adsorbents, from the perspective of their structures and applications. Emphasis will be placed on applications in the field of flavors & fragrances (food coloring, perfumery) and cosmetics (hair coloring, powders, toothpaste, etc.). Some sessions are specific to each of the two tracks (P1, Cosmetics Engineering; P2, Flavors and Fragrances) of the Master's degree in Chemistry, specializing in Cosmetics, Flavors, and Fragrances Engineering (ICAP). The teaching unit includes lectures and tutorials.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 10 a.m.

Tutorial: 10 a.m.

See the full page

Some fundamental principles of microbiology will be covered to give students an overview of the diversity of microorganisms. The mode of nutrition and multiplication of bacteria according to the physicochemical parameters of the environment will be studied.

We will discuss the composition and role of the skin and digestive microbiota.

The microbiological criteria used for quality control of cosmetic and food products will be defined.

Physical and chemical antimicrobial agents that control microbial growth will be examined.

On a practical level, emphasis will be placed on ensuring that students know how to handle bacteria and are familiar with microbiological safety rules. Standard microbiological control and preservative efficacy techniques will be performed on cosmetic products.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 12 p.m.

Practical work: 8 hours

See the full page

This module covers all the knowledge about raw materials necessary to work in the cosmetics industry.

These are:

• describe the different chemical classes of raw materials, understand structure/activity relationships and sensory rendering.
• Study of documents relating to the marketing of cosmetic raw materials

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 18

            TD: 6

            TP: 16

The course is based on case studies of ingredients in aqueous or fatty phases, and polymers such as polymerization processes will be developed.

The practical part of the module will enable students to work with the main categories of raw materials:

Implementation of gelling agents: implementation, study of their properties, sensory evaluation

Implementation of surfactants: Formulation of a foaming product with ingredient research, formula design, and sensory evaluation.

See the full page

This EU addresses:

- the fundamentals of colorimetry, which enable an unambiguous measurement of color to be defined based on psychophysical experiments.

- the principle and practical use of color measuring devices (colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters).

- the principles of color reproduction, particularly in the context of perfumes and cosmetics.

The theoretical concepts are supplemented by a significant amount of observation and practical work during the practical sessions.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 12 p.m.

Practical work: 8 hours

See the full page

Study of the entire development process of a cosmetic product

• Definition of a cosmetic product
• Launch of development, interactions between the development department and the marketing, industry, and regulatory departments: needs, expectations, operations, and procedures
• Study of all possible tests: sensory analysis, physicochemical stability, safety and health safety, efficacy.
• Study of industrial transposition
• Study of interactions with packaging and associated tests
• Description of the product information file or legal cosmetic file

Study of emulsions, definitions, characteristics, and formulation

Study of emulsion instability phenomena and stabilization solutions

Practical part:

Formulation of water-in-oil, oil-in-water, and cream gel emulsions

Study of ingredients, chemical nature, physical behavior, and formulation

Study of formulation materials

Implementation of sensory, physicochemical, and stability tests.

Development of a multi-step formula with imposed constraints.

Critical analysis of the results obtained.

As regards the introduction to chemical engineering applied to the field of cosmetics, students will be required to work on a case study describing the laboratory-scale production of a cosmetic product, and then find a way to produce it on a larger scale.

Hourly volumes:

 CM: 15

TP: 25

See the full page

This course unit enables students to acquire basic knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, which are common to the various tracks of the Master's degree in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry, Separative Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetics Engineering, Biomolecular Chemistry). It is also offered to international students enrolled in the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier, where courses are taught in English. An introductory presentation on basic notions and concepts will enable students to discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. This will be followed by interdisciplinary practical teaching based on the flipped classroom principle to help students build and deepen their knowledge through individual and collective analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 7

TD: 13

See the full page

Know and be able to apply the various regulations relating to the cosmetics industry (Regulation 1223/2009, REACH, CLP, etc.).

In-depth analysis of key articles in European cosmetics regulations - Regulation 1223/2009

Learn how to create a DIP

Focus on the safety report using an example

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 10

            TD: 10

See the full page

This course will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools related to chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;

• the laws of probability;
• confidence interval estimation;
• parametric and nonparametric tests.

An introduction to design of experiments will be offered at the end of the module.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 7 a.m.

TD: 1:00 PM

See the full page

This course aims to teach liquid chromatography and gas chromatography.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 3:00 p.m.

            Tutorial: 5 hours

See the full page

Professional placement for M1 ICAP apprenticeship students, who will carry out a project in response to an industrial problem. This project will be supervised by a member of the teaching team (academic or industrial). Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired during the Bachelor's degree and early Master's degree programs. In addition to chemistry-related skills, other interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills intrinsically linked to project management will also be acquired, preparing students for their future professional lives.

Example of an industrial issue: evaluation of the oxidative stability of fragrant ingredients in the presence of antioxidants

Example of an industrial problem: analysis of allergens in perfumes: solid-phase microextraction (SPME) technique of the headspace (HS) followed by analysis by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS)

Examples of industrial issues: detection and identification of compounds responsible for off-flavors using gas chromatography coupled with olfactometry

Examples of industrial issues: Understanding and knowing how to use the essential physical and chemical analysis techniques used in the inspection of a finished product.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 5 hours

            Tutorial: 5 hours

            Practical work: 40 hours

See the full page

This module focuses on R&D in the cosmetics industry and will emphasize scientific expertise and innovation through lectures and conferences. Similarly, scenarios involving the design and development of cosmetics and wellness products will be proposed.

The practical part will focus particularly on the development of makeup products:

Review of the composition of makeup products

Natural or synthetic coloring raw materials. Understanding the different galenic formulations used in makeup and knowing how to select raw materials.

Know how to select pigments according to the desired target. Know how to disperse them and understand surface treatment.

Marketing study on specific makeup formulations

Theoretical courses on raw materials and galenics used in makeup, manufacturing processes, market trends, and possible tests (claims, physical and chemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.).

In practice:

Practical courses on pigment premixes, foundations, and lipsticks, combined with sensory evaluations

Application to the formulation of various makeup products (foundation, lipstick, mascara, etc.) and quality control of finished products.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

            TD: 5

            TP: 15

See the full page

This teaching unit is shared by MI students in the Master's in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (semester S2) courses. The following topics will be covered:

• The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and units of measurement in Green Chemistry;
• Synthesis strategies in sustainable chemistry;
• Alternative or eco-friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
• Unconventional activation techniques and applications.

CM: 13

Tutorial: 7 hours

See the full page

This EU corresponds to the work-study program carried out in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.

The tasks assigned to the work-study student by the company will be related to the objectives of the Master's degree.

The duration of the work placement for work-study students follows the work-study schedule proposed to partner companies.

See the full page

This EU will address, in small groups or on an individual basis, teaching tools and best practices related to communication and professional integration, through:

• assessment of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivations;
• awareness of job search techniques;
• writing resumes and cover letters;
• rules for oral and written communication;
• job interview simulations.

Scenarios directly related to the sectors of activity targeted by the courses of the students concerned will be offered.

Practical work: 20 hours

See the full page

This module focuses on:

• Tools and sources of information (patents, databases, journals, trade shows and scientific conferences, etc.) and communication: knowing how to identify relevant sources of information, how to analyze and use them, and how to communicate internally and externally.
• What is economic intelligence, how to understand it and how to use it
• Marketing fundamentals: presentation of what marketing does, presentation of tools that can help students in their future work, detailed explanation of the process of developing a cosmetic product in marketing, and the different careers available to students.

A project will be developed by the students.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 3:00 p.m.

Tutorial: 5 hours

Practical work: 10 hours

Departure: 10 a.m.

See the full page

A design of experimentsis an ordered sequence of tests in an experiment whose purpose is to test the validity of a hypothesis by reproducing a phenomenon and varying one or more parameters. Each test produces data, and all the data produced during an experiment must be analyzed using rigorous methods to validate or invalidate the hypothesis. This experimental approach allows new knowledge to be acquired by confirming a model in a cost-effective manner (using as few tests as possible, for example).

Starting with a simple problem, the module develops methodological and statistical tools that enable increasingly complex hypotheses to be tested in the most optimal way possible. These methodologies are implemented using the statistical language R.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 3 p.m.

            Practical work: 5 hours

See the full page

Provide students with the theoretical understanding of inferential statistics necessary for the statistical analysis of data from sensory tests. General issue: extract interpretable patterns from sensory measurements in order to make the right decisions.

The lessons will cover the requirements of each course, using relevant examples and applications.

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 10 AM

            Practical work: 10 hours

See the full page

Polymers are used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations with various functions, the main ones being rheology control, formulation stabilization, and conditioning. It is therefore important to understand their behavior in these complex environments, particularly by studying polymer-surfactant interactions, since these two components are often present together in these environments, as well as interactions with solid surfaces (suspensions, applications on hair or skin) or liquids (emulsions).

The course describes: (1) the different types of polymers used: water-soluble, synthetic, natural and semi-natural, amphiphilic, and structure-property relationships; (2) the principle of thickening formulas or gelation using polymers; (3) interactions with surfactants, presentation of the different types of surfactants and their physicochemical properties, in particular polymeric surfactants, (4) interactions with surfaces (skin, hair) as well as any type of solid surface, (5) the principle of stabilizing emulsions and suspensions using polymers.

The second part of this module focuses on silicones and their use in cosmetics:

The chemistry of silicones, silicones for cosmetics: categories, uses, and sensory effects with examples of application.

See the full page

Basic knowledge of skin structure and physiology: skin structure; sensory receptors; mechanical and thermal sensitivity.

Skin penetration; skin hydration and moisturizing products; seborrhea, acne; types Dermocosmetics: skin penetration; skin aging, infant skin; cellulite

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 16

            TD: 4

See the full page

This module is devoted to the study of the main classes of cosmetic additives on the one hand, and to the study of natural, biotechnological, and synthetic active ingredients on the other.

The first part of this course will focus on marine flora, particularly the general composition and specific characteristics of different types of algae. What is the role and effectiveness of marine flora in cosmetics?

The course will conclude with case studies and perspectives.

The second part will focus on the plant world, enabling formulators and regulatory affairs managers to understand how plant molecules can be used to achieve beneficial effects in relation to the main cosmetic indications. Essential oils: what are the production techniques, chemical compositions, cosmetic properties, formulations, and safety profiles?

The third part of the module will focus on the different classes of additives used in cosmetics.

The focus will be on the chemical and organoleptic study of the main raw materials (synthetic or natural) used in the fragrance of cosmetics and the regulatory constraints related to their use (cosmetic directives relating to the dosage of allergens).

The families of odor molecules used in cosmetics (molecules without organic functions or containing alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, or ester functions) will be studied:
- molecules with an aromatic ring
- phenol-type molecules
- cyclic and acyclic aliphatic molecules.
- acyclic and cyclic terpene molecules
- field of odors.

-Concepts of molecular stability and volatility.

The course will conclude with training in the formulation of fragrance compositions for cosmetic products.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

            TD: 10

            TP: 10

See the full page

What is eco-design? 

Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Who certifies?
Eco-design & raw materials
Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol.
Reminders on the principles of green chemistry
Ecotoxicology and biodegradability
Manufacturing an eco-designed cosmetic product
Trends related to eco-design

Eco-designed packaging: what is its impact?

Concept of ecotoxicology: impact on the environment/biodegradability

Information on eco-design measures: what tools are available/impact assessment Recyclability of packaging: measurement and analysis (raw materials/formulas/ecotoxicology).

Students will be given a scenario to work with.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

            TD: 10

            TP: 10

See the full page

The EU's objective is to understand and apply the principles of color formulation as practiced in the color industry. To this end, the basics of spectrocolorimetry, light-matter interactions, and the simplest formulation models (Beer-Lambert and Kubelka-Munk) are studied and used in practical work.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 12

            TP: 8

See the full page

Reminder of European legislation and its hierarchy: regulations, directives, decisions, resolutions, national laws, institutions, and authorities in charge of the regulatory system.

Description of key regulations around the world and overview of progress

Institutions and authorities responsible for the regulatory system

Regulatory framework applicable to cosmetic packaging

The process of ensuring cosmetic packaging compliance and its main challenges

New requirements applicable to cosmetic packaging under European and French circular economy laws

The course will cover Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) designed to ensure the reproducibility and quality of cosmetic products.

It will enable you to identify the measures to be taken with regard to production, control, storage, and shipping processes and to ensure the compliance of cosmetic products with current regulations (EC 1223/2009, ISO 22716 standard, etc.).

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 15

            TD: 15

            Land: 10

See the full page

See the full page

This module covers all aspects of photoprotection:

He will begin with a reminder about solar radiation and the skin, emphasizing natural melanin and non-melanin photoprotection. The skin's reaction to the sun will allow us to discuss the benefits of the sun, but will focus mainly on the harmful side effects for the skin. What protection options does the cosmetics industry offer? How can we analyze the effectiveness of sunscreen products? What is the impact of filters on the environment?

• Study of the development of sunscreen formulas: raw materials, chemical and physical filters, formulation techniques, regulations, the relationship between the sun and the skin.

• Use of software for calculating theoretical SPFs

• Acquire knowledge in the formulation of sunscreen products
• Manufacturing processes
• Detailed analysis of INCI formulas

• Phase inversion microemulsion formulation

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 15

            TP: 25

See the full page

This teaching unit covers several areas:

• The lessons will show that chemistry opens up a variety of careers in the cosmetics industry, not just in formulation.

• Know how to reflect on the scientific method in order to avoid errors in judgment and know how to apply scientific thinking to any information. Teaching will be based on concrete examples related to cosmetics (difference between risk and danger, reflection on various applications/consumer information, etc.).

• A simulation exercise allows students to work on concrete marketing projects, from market research to the formalization of a marketing concept in cosmetics.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 12

            TD: 8

See the full page

In-depth study of different cosmetic formulations: composition, description of main components, formulation, principle, dosage forms

Study of ingredient families including emollients, esters, emulsifiers, sunscreens, preservatives, and innovations in skincare and makeup products.

Study of INCI lists of formulations, INCI nomenclatures

Study of different types of cosmetics companies

Study of manufacturing processes (agitation equipment, complementary manufacturing processes, impact of physical and chemical parameters on manufacturing)

The application will be implemented in various fields.

For example: formulation of moisturizing emulsions with electrolytes (stability disruptors), formulation of cleansing milk and cleansing lotion and implementation of tests to measure cleansing effectiveness, formulation of makeup products.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 15

            TP: 25

See the full page

This module will enable students to understand the importance of innovation in a sector as dynamic as cosmetics.

This environment is governed by regulatory constraints, innovations in packaging, innovations in formulation, and also in ingredients.

The whole thing is also governed by the expectations of increasingly demanding consumers.

It is therefore essential for these future graduates to understand the ins and outs of innovation in cosmetics and to know how to implement it while respecting certain criteria.

A project will be proposed to students: Presentation of the project in groups and establishment of guidelines for its implementation.

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 20

See the full page

This 5- to 6-month internship, or work-study program, will take place in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.

The tasks assigned by the company to the intern/work-study student will be related to the objectives of the Master's degree.

This internship or work-study placement will take place in France or abroad.

See the full page

See the full page