The French Cosmetics Industry, from the ingredients to the consumer
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ISIPCA and Cosmetic Valley invite you to meet the experts that shape our cosmetic products.
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Effort: 9 hours
- Pace: ~1h30/week
- Languages: French
What you will learn
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- understand the importance of cosmetics in our daily lives and this for centuries
- explain the structure of the skin and hair
- comprehend the different functionalities of cosmetic raw materials
- discern the different galenic forms
- know the conditions for placing cosmetic products on the market
- identify the expertise required to develop and market a cosmetic product
Description
Discover the experience and know-how required to create a cosmetic product! You will appreciate France's leadership in this industry, which employs over 250,000 people and 3,200 companies. In this MOOC, you will meet more than 25 professionals of the sector, and will be immersed in laboratories and in companies. You will understand all the facets of the industry that shapes your skincare, personal care, suncare and make-up products.
Format
5 course sequences spread over 6 weeks.
Each sequence will be the subject of an evaluation questionnaire. Exercises as well as observations will be shared in the discussion forum.
Prerequisites
No particular technical prerequisites.
Any public aged at least 18 years old.
Students, professionals, cosmetic enthusiasts.
Assessment and certification
Weekly quizzes
Certificate of successful completion
Course plan
- Week 1: Introduction to cosmetics
- Week 2: Skin and hair physiology
- Week 3: Cosmetic raw materials
- Week 4: The art of formulation
- Weeks 5 and 6: Placing on the market
Course team
Clara Le Berre
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Clara Le Berre holds a Master's degree in cosmetology and graduated from ISIPCA. She has been working in the cosmetics industry for 10 years, and is an expert in the formulation of skincare products, suncare products and make-up products. She is currently a trainer in cosmetic formulation and a cosmetic science speaker at ISIPCA.
Philippe Dubost
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With a business school background, Philippe worked on international projects for 20 years before leading ISIPCA's Moocs dedicated to perfumery, food flavouring and now cosmetics.
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