Explore Cosmetic Science
Cosmetic Ingredients
Understanding of cosmetic ingredients is a key part of cosmetic science, including active and in-active ingredients.
Each cosmetic formulation consists of between 5 to 30 ingredients, each of which has a specific function in the formulation. Cosmetic ingredients can be categorised based on their functions, for example: surfactants, emollients, preservatives etc. In this series of articles, you can learn about the different categories of cosmetic ingredients and learn how to analyse a formulation or ingredients list on pack.
Cosmetics are highly regulated consumer products, but they are regulated differently across the globe. Their regulations span from labelling, ingredient compliance, claims and consumer safety. Each cosmetic product needs to be assessed for its safety based on its exposure, ingredients and foreseeable use. Cosmetics are chemical mixtures, therefore, chemical regulations also apply here.
Regulations & Safety
Keeping consumers safe and well-informed is imperative and a vital part of the cosmetic science discipline.
Dermatology & Physiology
Understanding the skin is important to be able to design cosmetics which suite differing skin types.
Cosmetics are applied to the skin, hair, nails and other external parts of the human body, therefore, a clear understanding of how they work and how cosmetics can interact with the body is an important part of cosmetic science. Here you will learn about different skin concerns, the skin structure and the natural processes happening in your skin. Finally, the interactions cosmetics have with the human body to provide cosmetic benefits.