Cosmetic engineering and innovation

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

Study of ingredient families including emollients, esters, emulsifiers, sunscreens, preservatives and innovation in skincare and make-up products.

Study of INCI formulations and nomenclatures

Study of the different types of cosmetics companies

Study of manufacturing processes (agitation equipment, complementary manufacturing processes, impact of physico-chemical parameters on manufacturing)

It will be applied in a variety of fields.

For example: formulation of moisturizing emulsions with electrolytes (stability-disturbing elements), formulation of cleansing milk and cleansing lotion and setting up tests to measure cleansing effectiveness, formulation of make-up products.

Hourly volumes* :

            CM: 15

            TP: 25

Knowing how to innovate.

Acquire theoretical knowledge 

• Cosmetic formula categories
• Manufacturing processes
• Detailed analysis of INCI formulas

Acquire practical knowledge

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

Mastery of cosmetic formulation

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

Continuous control

This module is taught by industry experts and teacher-researchers specialized in the field concerned. This module may be supplemented by lectures.

Administrative contact(s) :

Secretariat Master Chemistry

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