Course offering number:0809-203
Course ID:
971
Ingredients for Cosmetics and Toiletries
September 8-10, 2008
New Brunswick, NJ
Who Should Attend
The course has been designed for all individuals who are
involved directly or indirectly in the selection and/or utilization
of ingredients for cosmetics. This includes experienced and
entry level professionals from cosmetic companies and
ingredient manufacturers.
The course has proven to be beneficial to:-
Formulation Chemists and Associated Technologists
- Microbiologists
- Analytical Chemists
- Processing and Packaging Engineers
- Dermatologists
- Pharmacologists
- Sales and Marketing Staff
Description
This course is intended to provide a comprehensive survey
of ingredients fundamental to the cosmetic industry. The
presentations will emphasize current trends in the selection
of cosmetic ingredients. The chemistry and technology of
cosmetic raw materials will be related to their behavioral
properties as utilized in the construction of stable functional
systems. In this way, it is intended to generate a better
understanding of the contributions of ingredients to the
performance of finished product formulations.
Key ingredients to be examined will include emulsifiers,
surfactants, fatty chemicals, emollients and moisturizers,
powders, polymers, humectants, thickeners, preservatives
and numerous other specialty chemicals. Emphasis will be
placed on recognizing and dealing with problem areas
associated with the use of various ingredients. Safety
considerations and other pertinent matters which can
influence ingredient selection will be included in these
discussions.