Explore the most prominent developments in facial and body care products, examining active ingredients and modern cosmetic forms from the hand of professionals specialized in the area”

Investment in innovation is high in the cosmetic and perfume sector, which makes R&D&I departments in the industry the true catalysts of discoveries in specialties as diverse as the study of the skin, preparing formulations or various skin alterations. Therefore, the program offers pharmacists with an interest in this field a wide range of scientific postulates and research of all kinds.

Whether it is in R&D&I laboratories, industrial manufacturing processes, regulatory affairs departments or consulting pharmacies and cosmetic centers, the level of up-to-date knowledge professionals have definitely plays a vital role in carrying out their work based on the most rigorous scientific practice.

Consequently, our academic program has been developed by a team of highly qualified professionals to cover all the most relevant areas of Cosmetic Science and Technology. Researchers, R&D&I managers, analysts and marketing managers have developed a syllabus that covers everything from skin analysis and relevant skin alterations in cosmetics to quality control, product development and marketing specific to the sector.

The program will follow TECH pedagogical methodology, which exempts students from the constraints of a traditional academic calendar. All the content on this Professional Master's Degree is available in the virtual classroom, and can be downloaded and studied at any time from the comfort of the tablet, computer or smartphone of choice.

The content is reinforced by a multitude of real cases and practical examples, which provide pharmacists with the necessary contextualization of currently specific issues such as natural cosmetics and nutricosmetics. By the end of the course, students will have acquired a broad and updated vision of all Cosmetic Science and Technology, having thoroughly studied the most important competencies for daily professional practice.

It delves into a multitude of topics surrounding Cosmetic Science and Technology, including nanotechnology in cosmetics, perfumes and new trends in cosmetic marketing”

This professional master’s degree in Cosmetic Science and Technology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Cosmetic Science and Technology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Get up to date with the main novelties in skin permeability, pigmentary alterations, skin aging and natural and synthetic active ingredients”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive specialization programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Download all the content available in the virtual classroom: You decide when, where and how to take on the entire course load”

The large number of self-knowledge exercises and complementary readings for each topic available will help you expand your knowledge in cosmetic areas of great interest to you”

To guarantee an exhaustive and transversal update in all the topics covered, TECH has made sure each knowledge module contains both the most recent scientific postulates in Cosmetic Science and the current professional practice in laboratories, pharmacies and cosmetic manufacturing. Thus, pharmacists will receive the demanding update objectives they pursue, supported by high quality didactic material that will be useful even after completing the course.

It delves into the development and production of modern cosmetics, starting with an exhaustive analysis of the skin and ending with the distribution channels and strategic vision of cosmetic marketing”

General Objectives

• Become familiar with skin structure and features
• Analyze the main active ingredients according to their origin and nature
• Understand the action mechanisms in the most suitable cosmetic ingredients to prepare cosmetic formulations for different skin alterations
• Develop a global vision of the manufacturing process of a cosmetic product, from the initial idea to its launching on the market

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Cutaneous Application in Cosmetics

• Identify the different layers of the skin and their morphology
• Determine the weight, thickness and coloration of the skin
• Determine the cutaneous microrelief: skin eminences, cones and orifices
• Determine epidermal and dermal physiology
• Determine and identify the cutaneous adnexa, features and physiology
• Analyze skin functions
• Determine and identify the different skin types and features

Module 2. Skin Alterations in Cosmetics

• Identify keratinization alterations
• Determine sebaceous secretion alterations
• Determine pigmentation disorders
• Specify cutaneous aging process alterations
• Introduce hair and scalp alterations
• Determine oral cavity dysfunctions and problems

Module 3. Cosmetic Ingredients

• Analyze the most commonly used natural and synthetic active ingredients and main properties
• Evaluate the role of vitamins and biological compounds in cosmetic products
• Examine the main types of sunscreens, properties and features
• Identify the main compounds in cosmetic formulations
• Determine new trends in cosmetic product formulation and their benefits
• Demonstrate how science has enhanced cosmetics

Module 4. Cosmetic Forms and Formulation Criteria I. Face and Body Cosmetics

• Analyze cosmetic forms and applications
• Evaluate the ingredients in skin hygiene
• Identify the importance of skin hydration, relevant factors and how to treat dehydration
• Determine action mechanisms in cosmetic ingredients used in skin disorder care and treatment
• Develop active ingredients and cosmetic forms in aging prevention and treatment products
• Establish action mechanisms in body treatment ingredients
• Compile market novelties in cosmetic ingredients
• Evaluate action mechanisms in active ingredients used in male skin care
• Generate specialized knowledge on the different aspects involved in hair care

Module 5. Cosmetic Forms and Formulation Criteria II. Solar, Decorative and Area Specific Cosmetics

• Analyze the cosmetics used in each sector of the population and to each need
• Compile active ingredients and their uses in each product
• Analyze sun protection as the main factor in preventing skin aging and identify the different products on the market
• Examine market products that include chemical depilatory; advantages 
  and disadvantages
• Evaluate active ingredients with specific activity and how to incorporate
   them into formulations
• Establish factors in choosing children's products
• Determine the different substances involved in elaborating a perfume and
   the different olfactory families on the market

Module 6. Natural Cosmetics, Aroma Cosmetics and Nutricosmetics

• Determine the concepts of natural, organic, vegan, marine and thermal cosmetics
• Examine the compounds in plants and develop extraction methods
• Compile the different elements that nature offers to formulate natural cosmetics
• Analyze the phytocosmetic active ingredients available on the market for natural cosmetics formulations
• Develop different types of cosmetic formulations with raw, natural materials
• Develop the concept of Nutricosmetics and analyze the different products 
  on the market

Module 7. International Legislation on Cosmetic Products

• Identify the figure of "the person in charge"
• Comprehend Cosmetic Regulation from a practical point of view
• Define the functions of the Cosmetic Regulation department
• Analyze and present the Natural Products standard: ISO - Certifications
• Identify and apply CPNP Registration requirements

Module 8. Cosmetics Development and Manufacturing

• Analyze the process that a product goes through from its small-scale creation in the laboratory to its production on an industrial scale
• Develop the different raw materials that make up the skeleton of a cosmetic product one at a time
• Examine the plastics or packaging used in the cosmetic industry
• Determine the different operations and basic manufacturing processes of the different cosmetic forms under the UNE-EN-ISO standard: 22716:2008
• Evaluate the different cosmetic forms on the market
• Establish the importance of R&D&I in cosmetic products development; innovation remains key to consumer requirements
• Compile the steps involved in perfume development, essence and subsequent applicability

Module 9. Quality Control, Efficacy and Safety in Cosmetics

• Examine Quality Controls
• Analyze the importance of GMP in product traceability
• Perform CPNP discharge processes
• Perform Safety Assessment
• Determine the Studies for Safety Assessment
• Identify Studies for Efficacy Justification

Module 10. Marketing in Cosmetics

• Generate growth opportunities
• Propose tools, actions and strategic levers
• Estimate sales units and investment
• Present brand plans
• Build a brand
• Communicate differentiation and added value

Review the most current scientific studies on cosmetic ingredients, cosmetic forms and formulation criteria, with specific topics that delve into facial, body and hair cosmetics”