Program Overview

Cosmetic Sciences: Skin Care Ingredients, Skin Conditions and Regulatory Issues for Cosmetic Professionals

Course Description

The Cosmetic Sciences: Skin Care Ingredients, Skin Conditions and Regulatory Issues for Cosmetic Professionals course is designed to provide an overview of popular and upcoming skincare ingredient technologies. This course is part of a 3-part series and offers cosmetic industry professionals an introduction to the skin's numerous cell types, basic anatomy, and physiology. The effects of internal and external factors on the skin's aging processes at cellular and tissue levels are examined.

Course Objectives

• Comprehend how cosmetics, drugs, cosmeceuticals, and medical skin are defined
  • Understand the differences between these categories
• Understand regulatory issues, product claims, and substantiation methodologies
  • Learn about the guidelines for reviewing vendor data
• Understand sunscreens and sunscreen myths
  • Identify the hallmarks of aging, the skin's aging exposome, and targeted ingredients
• Receive an introduction to skin cell biology, anatomy, and physiology
• Comprehend free radicals and antioxidants
• Gain a deeper understanding of dermal aging, remodeling, and medical mimics

Course Details

• Course Code: CHEM 827
• Introduction to claims and claims substantiation, cell and skin biology, the skin's aging exposome and the Hallmarks of Aging, free radical species and antioxidants, and sunscreens
• Part II of this 3-part series offers an overview of skincare ingredient technologies designed to prevent or reverse skin aging
• New research influencing today's skin care development trends is highlighted
• Discussion of peptides, advanced plant and stem cell extracts, antioxidants, growth factors, sunscreens, and other age-fighting ingredients currently found in cosmetics
• Examination of emerging technologies from research labs around the world and their effects on aging skin
• Legal cosmetic claims and claims substantiation methodologies are discussed in light of upcoming regulations

Program Overview

The program is designed for cosmetic industry professionals in all sectors, regardless of experience and scientific background. It provides a comprehensive understanding of skincare ingredients, skin conditions, and regulatory issues. The course is offered by UCLA Extension, which is committed to providing world-class learning opportunities.