Advanced Certificate in High-Performance Serum Formulation (3rd Edition)

Advanced Certificate in High-Performance Serum Formulation

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The Advanced Certificate in High-Performance Serum Formulation is our most advanced course.

It takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know to formulate your own custom, high-performance serums that deliver visible results. Learn from experienced and professional cosmetic formulators and be supported every step along the way.

A fully online and accredited training program. Study from anywhere in the world!

Read the detailed course curriculum here.

Course curriculum

1. Welcome from the Directors
2. Guide to the online classroom
3. The Benefits of Formulating Your Own Advanced High-Performance Serums
4. How to Get the Most from the Course
5. Course Roadmap and Learning Outcomes
6. The Products You Will Learn to Formulate
7. Monitoring Your Progress: Activities, Quizzes and Assignments
8. Planning Your Studies
9. Monthly Study Planner
10. Yearly Study Planner
11. Download: Welcome textbook
1. 1. Meet the Team
2. 2. Add Us to Your Address Book
3. 3. What Support is Available?
4. Student Community: Communication and Support Guidelines
5. 4. Requesting to Join the Student and Graduate Community
6. How to Use the Student Support Facebook Group
7. Download: Getting Support textbook
8. Getting Support Quiz
1. 1. Introduction
2. 2. Equipment List
3. 3. Equipment Checklist
4. 4. Ingredient Starter List
5. 5. Supplier List
6. Download: Useful Resources textbook
1. Learning Outcomes of Module 0
2. 0.1 What is a Formula?
3. 0.2 Using a Product Development Brief
4. 0.3 Equipment for Your Home Lab
5. 0.4 Professional Lab Equipment
6. 0.5 Testing and Adjusting pH
7. How to Measure and Adjust the pH of Your Product
8. How to Take Care of and Calibrate Your pH Meter
9. 0.6 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
10. Download: Module 0 textbook
1. Module resources and layout
2. Learning Outcomes of Module 1
3. Download: Module 1 workbook
4. 1.1 Introduction to Formulating Serums
5. 1.2 Types of Serum Formula
6. 1.3 Skin Anatomy and Physiology
7. 1.4 Formulating for Different Skin Types
8. 1.4.1 Formulating for Mature and Aging Skin
9. 1.4.2 Formulating for Dry Skin
10. 1.4.3 Formulating for Oily/Acne-prone Skin
11. 1.4.4 Formulating for Sensitive Skin
12. 1.4.5 Formulating for Normal Skin
13. 1.4.6 Skin Conditions and Concerns
14. Download: Module 1 textbook
15. Module 1 quiz
16. Checking in
1. Module resources and layout
2. Learning Outcomes of Module 2
3. Download: Module 2 workbook
4. 2.1 Classification of Ingredients
5. 2.2 Compatibility of Ingredients
6. 2.3 Functions and Benefits of Ingredients: An Overview
7. 2.4 Functional Ingredients
8. 2.4.1 Functional Ingredients: Preservatives and Chelators
9. 2.4.2 Functional Ingredients: Thickeners
10. 2.4.3 Functional Ingredients: Natural Emulsifiers
11. 2.4.4 Functional Ingredients: Solubilizers
12. 2.4.5 Functional Ingredients: pH Adjusters
13. 2.5 Lipid Ingredients: Carrier Oils, Waxes and Esters
14. 2.5.1 Plant Fatty Acid Profiles
15. 2.6 Humectants
16. 2.7 Chemical Exfoliants: AHAs and BHAs
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17. 2.8 Substituting Ingredients
18. 2.9 Active Ingredients
19. 2.9.1 Active Ingredients: Antioxidants
20. 2.9.2 Active Ingredients: Vitamins
21. Note on retinoid use in products intended for the EU market
22. 2.9.3 Active Ingredients: Toning, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial and Skin Brightening Ingredients
23. 2.9.4 Active Ingredients: Peptides, Skin Barrier Strengthening and Sun Protection Ingredients
24. 2.9.5 Active Ingredients: Botanical Extracts
25. 2.10 Fragrances
26. 2.10.1 Essential Oils Reference Chart
27. 2.11 Researching Ingredients
28. 2.12 Supplier List: Cosmetic Ingredients and Equipment
29. Download: Module 2 textbook
30. Module 2 quiz
1. Module resources and layout
2. Learning Outcomes of Module 3
3. Download: Module 3 workbook
4. 3.1 Formulating Anhydrous Oil-based Serums
5. 3.2 Formulation Example: Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Vitamin C
6. Demonstration: 3.2 Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Vitamin C
7. 3.3 Formulation Example: Chamomile Soothing Serum
8. 3.4 Formulation Example: Barrier Support Serum with Ceramides
9. 3.5 Formulation Example: Repairing Lip Serum with Vitamin C and Coenzyme Q10
10. 3.6 Formulation Example: Golden Rose Pressed Serum
11. Demonstration: 3.6 Golden Rose Pressed Serum
12. 3.7 Troubleshooting Anhydrous Serums
13. Download: Product Development Brief – Anhydrous Serums
14. Download: Module 3 textbook
15. Module 3 quiz
16. Checking in
1. Module resources and layout
2. Learning Outcomes of Module 4
3. Download: Module 4 workbook
4. 4.1 Formulating Gel-based Serums
5. 4.2 Formulation Example: Brightening Serum for Hyperpigmentation
6. 4.3 Formulation Example: Moisture Boost Serum
7. Demonstration: 4.3 Formulation Example: Moisture Boost Serum
8. 4.4 Formulation Example: Vitamin C and E Gel Serum
9. Demonstration: 4.4 Formulation Example: Vitamin C and E Gel Serum
10. 4.5 Troubleshooting Gel-based Serums
11. 4.6 Laboratory Test Reports: Gel-based Serums
12. Download: Product Development Brief – Gel-based Serums
13. Download: Module 4 textbook
14. Module 4 quiz
1. Module resources and layout
2. Learning Outcomes of Module 5
3. Download: Module 5 workbook
4. 5.1 Formulating Emulsion-based Serums
5. 5.2 Creating Emulsions
6. 5.3 Formulation Example: Balancing Gel-cream Serum with Niacinamide
7. Demonstration: 5.3 Formulation Example: Balancing Gel-cream Serum with Niacinamide
8. 5.4 Formulation Example: Toning Eye Serum with Caffeine
9. 5.5 Formulation Example: Anti-aging Night Serum with Vitamin A
10. Demonstration: 5.5 Formulation Example: Anti-aging Night Serum with Vitamin A
11. 5.6 Troubleshooting Emulsion-based and Gel-cream Serums
12. 5.7 Laboratory Test Reports: Emulsion-based and Gel-cream Serums
13. Download: Product Development Brief – Emulsion-based and Gel-cream Serums
14. Download: Module 5 textbook
15. Module 5 quiz
16. Checking in
1. Module resources and layout
2. Learning Outcomes of Module 6
3. Download: Module 6 workbook
4. 6.1 Formulating Bi-phase Serums
5. 6.2 Formulation Example: Anti-redness Bi-phase Serum with Gotu Kola
6. Demonstration: 6.2 Formulation Example: Anti-redness Bi-phase Serum with Gotu Kola
7. 6.3 Formulation Example: Anti-pollution Bi-phase Serum
8. Demonstration: 6.3 Formulation Example: Anti-pollution Bi-phase Serum
9. 6.4 Formulation Example: Exfoliating AHA Bi-phase Serum
10. 6.5 Troubleshooting Bi-phase Serums
11. 6.6 Laboratory Test Reports: Bi-phase Serums
12. Download: Product Development Brief – Bi-phase Serums
13. Download: Module 6 textbook
14. Module 6 quiz
1. Guidelines for submitting assignments
2. Assignment checklist
3. Assignment 1: Classifying ingredients
4. Assignment 2: Calculating a batch
5. Assignment 3: Varying a formula
6. Assignment 4: Anhydrous oil-based serum formula
7. Assignment 5: Gel-based serum formula
8. Assignment 6: Emulsion-based or gel-cream serum formula
9. Submit assignments
1. Please give us your feedback on the course here

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What a learning experience!

Ene Adasen

I am certainly not the same person I was some months ago when I started this course because I am now a totally different formulator! This course was intensiv...

I am certainly not the same person I was some months ago when I started this course because I am now a totally different formulator! This course was intensive, an eye opener and it built my confidence so I feel like a pro when I talk about serum formulation. This course took my brand to a different level and I am so glad that I enrolled.

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