Cosmetic Raw Materials

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

These are:

• to describe the different chemical classes of raw materials, to understand structure-activity relationships, and to understand sensory characteristics.
• A Review of Documents Related 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 and oil phases, and topics such as polymers and polymerization processes will be covered.

The practical portion of the module will cover the use of major categories of raw materials:

Use of gelling agents: application, study of their properties, sensory evaluation

Use of Surfactants: Formulation of a Foaming Product, Including Ingredient Research, Formula Design, and Sensory Evaluation

To establish oneself as a manager in the cosmetics industry, acquire scientific and technical knowledge about the raw materials used. Be able to independently source, select, and use raw materials for the development of cosmetic products.

Through the study of raw material categories, the review of raw material data sheets, and the development of formulations: provide the key concepts and practical skills needed to work with raw materials.

Knowledge of chemistry at the L3 level

Comprehensive Continuous Assessment

Courses taught by industry professionals and faculty members specializing in the relevant field.

Administrative contact(s):

Master's in Chemistry Office

https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/