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Many users have been searching through my website for "skin care product development degree education needed" and "online skin product development course". So i did a little google-ing and this is what i found. Hope it's what you guys are looking for.

Who Should Attend

This 3-day course is intended for individuals engaged in research, development, and evaluation of active skin care products. The course serves as a comprehensive introduction for those individuals new to the development of skin products, a refresher to those with prior experience and an update on current ideas and procedures useful to anyone in the field. It may also be of value to those in sales, marketing and manufacturing, as well as the production of raw materials for use in topical products, who wish to learn about the goals, problems and trends in development. Another course, Dermatological Product Development, focuses on prescription and other drug products.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • Understand modern concepts that contribute to success in skin product development
  • Know the major factors in topical delivery
  • Understand applications of major delivery systems
  • Understand testing procedures to monitor product performance, safety and efficacy
  • Be able to choose preservatives, antioxidants, humectants and other critical formulation components
  • Be aware of worldwide cosmetic regulatory requirements
  • Appreciate the causes of skin aging and approaches to treatment
  • Understand beneficial use of “natural” ingredients
  • Be able to approach skin product design taking into account the relevant biological, physicochemical  and practical considerations


Course Description

The various aspects of skin product development are considered from different points of view, as provided by the diverse backgrounds of the course faculty. The topics considered include designation of product goals and formulation design with reference to product performance, factors affecting delivery of actives to the skin, delivery systems, current regulatory issues, methods for assessing efficacy and toxicity of ingredients and finished products, selection of critical ingredients, use of active naturals, considerations and steps in product development. A scheduled workshop encourages questions and facilitates interaction among the participants and
course faculty.

 MORE INFORMATION PLUS AGENDA CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE THIS WAS TAKEN FROM 

The Center for Professional and innovation Education

http://www.cfpie.com/showitem.aspx?productid=070