Course Benefits

At the end of the course you will have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of raw materials and products in the cosmetics, toiletries and allied industries and be able to:

• Work with a high degree of independence
• Evaluate and use appropriate materials, processes and equipment
• Be competent in problem identification, making decisions and developing strategies
• Retrieve information from a range of sources and critically review it
• Organise and manage your work as an individual and as part of a team

You should also have:

• A responsible attitude to product safety and safe practices and be fully versed in the principles of good manufacturing practice
• Competence in the application of scientific principles to the formulation, production and packaging of cosmetic and toiletry products
• The ability to evaluate cosmetic safety and efficacy
• A full understanding of regulatory and quality guidelines with respect to cosmetic and toiletry products
• An appreciation of the marketing of cosmetics and toiletries
• An understanding of marketing trends
• A knowledge and regard for the impact of the industry on the environment