Online Course – Certified Professional Internship in Introduction to Cosmetic Science from the Olay Institute

Learn cosmetic science from Olay. Build a basic understanding of the industry processes to create safe and effective cosmetic formulas for skin care, hair care, personal care, color cosmetics, cleaning, and perfumes.

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Professional Certificate

Beginners

No prior knowledge required

Time to complete the course

7-day free trial

No unnecessary risks

Skills you will acquire in the course

  • Skin care sciences
  • New approach methodologies
  • cosmetics
  • Cosmetic Sciences

What you will learn in the course

Courses for which the course is suitable

  • Cosmetic scientist
  • Cosmetics Product Developer
  • Cosmetics Safety Specialist
  • Cosmetic Ingredients Analyst
  • Cosmetics Regulatory Expert
  • A guide to cosmetic science
  • Skincare researcher
  • Cosmetic Formula Designer
  • Cosmetics Project Manager
  • Skincare consultant

Internship – Series of 4 courses

Today, OLAY is committed to advancing STEM fields and education in the skincare industry. The Cosmetic Science course is designed to teach and enhance understanding of the basics of skincare and help more people enter the field of cosmetic science.

Designed by OLAY scientists, here are four courses that will give you a solid foundation in the cosmetic science industry. Think about your favorite skincare, haircare, or color cosmetics. How do product formulators decide what ingredients to put in them? How do they know their products will be effective and safe to use?

Welcome to the Cosmetic Science and Ingredients Internship Program

Where we take you on a comprehensive journey into the fascinating world of cosmetic science. From historical roots to the intricacies of modern formulation, product development and regulation, cosmetic science is at the heart of this program.

Hands-on Learning Project

Each course is tailored to ensure a deep and comprehensive understanding of cosmetic science. You will apply the skills you have acquired by completing a required project for each course, four projects in total. The projects are practical and interactive. We guide you with clear steps.

  • For example, in the first course there is an activity where you will analyze the ingredients printed on the cosmetic labels you have at home and discuss your findings with colleagues.
  • You can do this because you watched short and interesting videos about cosmetic ingredients.

Each course includes practice quizzes for each lesson. You get a lot of feedback when you take these quizzes, so you never fall behind. Each course module includes a review quiz where you test your knowledge of the module’s outcomes. This only happens after you’ve spent a lot of time practicing questions from the videos and completing the practice quizzes, so you’re prepared.

Details of the courses that make up the specialization

Introduction to Cosmetic and Skin Care Sciences

Course 1

  • 13 hours
  • 4.6 (128 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Understand the development and cultural importance of cosmetics
  • Grasp the basic knowledge of skin biology and how it relates to skincare
  • Acquire knowledge about standards of safety and consumer welfare in cosmetics
  • Learn about cosmetic ingredients and their role in the product formula
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Hair Care
  • Category: Skin Care
  • Category: Sun Protection
  • Category: Safety regulations
  • Category: Cosmetic Ingredients

Cosmetic Formulation Science

  • 9 hours
  • 4.7 (52 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Develop skills in selecting and using cosmetic raw materials
  • Understand the principles of cosmetic formulation and laboratory safety
  • Learn effective documentation techniques in cosmetic science
  • Acquire practical knowledge in writing and processing cosmetic formulas
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Processing procedures
  • Category: Writing Cosmetic Formulas
  • Category: Laboratory Safety and Documentation
  • Category: Cosmetic Formulation
  • Category: Cosmetic Raw Materials

Cosmetic product development

  • 12 hours
  • 4.6 (22 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Take control of the complete process of launching new cosmetic products
  • Learn how to assess market trends and customer needs for product development
  • Gain insights into sustainable practices and international manufacturing regulations
  • Understand performance and stability testing in cosmetics
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Product Launch
  • Category: Stability Experiment
  • Category: Cosmetics Formulation

Quality Control and Regulation in Cosmetic Sciences

  • 9 hours
  • 4.5 (28 ratings)
Course Details
What you’ll learn
  • Learn about the evolution of cosmetics regulations and quality control
  • Acquire proficiency in safety assessments and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Identify the principles of quality systems in cosmetic manufacturing
  • To excel in formulating stable and effective cosmetic products
Skills you will acquire
  • Category: Cosmetic Safety
  • Category: Cosmetic Quality Control
  • Category: Cosmetics Regulations