Cosmetic engineering and innovation

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

Knowing how to innovate.

Acquire theoretical knowledge 

• Categories of cosmetic formulas
• Manufacturing processes
• Detailed analysis of INCI formulas

Acquire practical knowledge

• Techniques for formulating technical emulsions
• Specific formulation methods applied to skincare and makeup products
• Emulsion development with imposed technical constraints
• The autonomy of complex emulsion formulation
• Autonomy in the formulation of makeup products
• The development of cosmetic innovation

Mastery of cosmetic formulation

Good knowledge of organic chemistry, rheology, physics, and color chemistry.

Continuous assessment

Courses taught by industry professionals and faculty members specializing in the relevant field. This module may be supplemented by lectures.

Administrative contact(s):

Master's Program in Chemistry Secretariat

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