Natural Active Ingredients and Additives

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

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

The course will conclude with case studies and future perspectives.

A second section will focus on the plant world to help formulators and regulatory affairs professionals understand how plant-derived molecules are used to deliver their beneficial effects for key cosmetic indications. Essential oils: What are the production techniques, their chemical compositions, their cosmetic properties, their formulation, and their safety profile?

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 analysis of the main raw materials (synthetic or natural) used in the fragrance formulation of cosmetics and the regulatory requirements associated with their use (cosmetics directives regarding allergen concentrations).

The families of fragrance molecules used in cosmetics (molecules without organic functional groups or containing alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, or ester functional groups) will be studied:
- molecules with an aromatic ring
- phenolic molecules
- cyclic and acyclic aliphatic molecules
- acyclic and cyclic terpenic molecules
- the field of scents.

-Concepts of molecular stability and volatility.

The course will conclude with instruction on how to formulate fragrance compositions for cosmetic products.

Hourly volumes*:

            CM: 20

            TD: 10

            TP: 10

To provide the most comprehensive understanding possible of cosmetic active ingredients and additives, as well as the formulations in which they are used.

Understand naturally derived active ingredients—primarily from plants and marine life—as well as synthetic active ingredients used in cosmetics.

Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and cosmetic formulation

Comprehensive Continuous Monitoring

 Courses taught by industry professionals and faculty members specializing in the relevant field. This module will also include lectures.

Administrative contact(s):

Master's in Chemistry Office

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