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Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science Course units:

PCFECI001:

Investigate and evaluate cosmetic ingredients (full unit)

  Covers the origin and functions of the common ingredients used in personal care products for an understanding of what gets used in products and why. Learn how to:
  • accurately identify what constitutes ‘organic’, ‘natural’ and ‘synthetic’ ingredients and processing
  • investigate and evaluate the origins and functions of the many and varied ingredients used in personal care products
  • apply this knowledge when promoting products in the market place.
Cosmetic ingredient compliance  Teaches how to identify compliance requirements for appropriate ingredient selection; incorporating searches involved to determine compliance requirements. Learn how to:
  • search compliance requirements of AU, EU, US and JP
  • select ingredients in accordance with compliance requirements

PCFMCI005:

Plan microbiological control of cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing environment (full unit)

 Covers the identification of microbiological concerns specific to personal care products; and the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles to ensure product safety. Learn how to:
  • test raw materials, products, equipment and the facility for microbial presence
  • identify methods to reduce microbiological burden within the facility and finished products using GMP.

PCFSPF006:

Select preservatives for personal care formulas (full unit)

  Covers the identification and selection of appropriate preservatives in the development of personal care formulations. It also covers aspects such as self-preserving formulas, use of antioxidants and other agents to prolong shelf life, and challenge testing. Learn how to:
  • identify and evaluate the suitability of various preservatives in their application to a personal care formulation
  • select appropriate preservatives for a variety of personal care products and applications

PCFRMF007:

Select rheology modifiers for personal care formulas (full unit)

  Covers the evaluation and selection of appropriate gums and thickeners for use in a variety of personal care formulations. Learn how to:
  • determine suitable aspects of flow
  • investigate, evaluate and select gums and thickeners to suit the specific needs of various product formulations

PCFSLF008:

Select lipids for personal care formulas (full unit)

  Covers the evaluation and selection of appropriate lipids for use in a variety of personal care formulations. Learn how to:
  • recognise the consistency altering, emollient and skin feel properties of various lipids
  • investigate, evaluate and select lipids to suit the specific needs of various product formulations
Emulsions Covers the application of emulsion science to formulate a variety of safe, effective and stable personal care products. Learn how to:
  • improve the stability of cosmetic creams and lotions
  • make cosmetic creams using suitable manufacturing (compounding) methods
  • select appropriate materials to make cosmetic formulas
Surfactants Covers the chemistry of cosmetic surfactants and how it applies to formulating safe, effective, stable foaming body wash and shampoo formulations. Learn how to:
  • formulate with cosmetic surfactants to attain specific performance attributes
  • select suitable cosmetic surfactants to formulate a variety of surfactant based personal care products
Sunscreen workshop Covers the formulating issues and solutions associated with sunscreens. Learn
how to:
  • apply formulation principles of various sun-screening agents
  • check for efficacy and stability in your formulation
  • search for sunscreen compliant ingredients in Australia, US, Japan and EU
Cosmeceutical workshop Covers innovations by incorporating cosmeceutical actives in a variety of
formulations without affecting safety and stability. Learn how to:
  • determine the suitability of marketing claims and information required to support claims
  • specific formulation challenges and how to overcome them
Formulation development Covers the development of products from a product development brief to meet specific organisational preferences for a variety of personal care products. Learn how to:
  • follow steps involved in formulating products using the development process to yield a suitable finished product sample
  • develop a formula and method for your products

PCFPST013:

Plan and interpret stability testing (full unit)

 Covers the methods used to test the stability of products for determination of appropriate shelf life. Learn how to:
  • examine formulas to determine factors contributing to instability and methods to correct these factors
  • develop appropriate stability protocols to ensure performance characteristics of products are maintained over their shelf life
  • formulate to accommodate the stability needs of various products
  • test the stability of a variety of personal care products.