Course curriculum

  • 1

    The Second Edition

    • 2nd Edition: What's new?

    • Transitioning from the 1st to 2nd Edition

  • 2

    Welcome

    • Welcome to the course

    • Welcome from the Directors

    • Guide to the online classroom

    • The benefits of formulating your own haircare products

    • Seven steps to becoming a confident haircare formulator

    • How to get the most from the course

    • Course roadmap and learning outcomes

    • The products you will learn to formulate

    • Monitoring your progress: activities, quizzes, and assignments

    • Planning your studies

    • Download: Study Planner

    • Download: Welcome textbook

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    Getting support

    • Meet the team

    • Add us to your address book

    • What support is available

    • Student communication and support guidelines

    • Accessing tutor support

    • Requesting to join the Facebook group

    • Download: Getting support textbook

    • Quiz

  • 4

    Useful resources

    • Introduction to useful resources

    • Equipment list

    • Equipment checklist

    • Ingredient starter list

    • Supplier list

    • Glossary of terms

    • Download: Useful resources textbook

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    Module 1: Creating professional haircare formulations

    • Introduction to Module 1

    • Module 1 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 1 workbook

    • 1.1 Cosmetic definitions, categories and regulations

    • 1.2 Your brand values

    • Activity: Your brand values

    • 1.3 Types of haircare formula

    • 1.4 What is a formula

    • Download: Formulation worksheet

    • 1.5 Product concept to final formula

    • Download: Formulation comparison worksheet

    • 1.6 Using a product development brief

    • Download: Product development brief

    • 1.7 Using a benchmark

    • Download: Benchmark product analysis

    • Activity: Complete a benchmark analysis

    • 1.8 Sensory evaluation

    • Download: Shampoo sensory evaluation

    • Download: Conditioner sensory evaluation

    • Activity: Complete a sensory product evaluation

    • 1.9 Cosmetic product testing

    • Download: Module 1 textbook

    • Module 1 quiz

    • Checking in

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    Module 2: Hair Biology and Hair Types

    • Introduction to Module 2

    • Module 2 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 2 workbook

    • 2.1. Hair anatomy and physiology

    • 2.2 Physical properties of hair

    • 2.3 Hair types

    • 2.4 Hair damage and haircare concerns

    • 2.5. Haircare routines for different hair types

    • Activity: Creating a haircare routine

    • Download: Module 2 textbook

    • Module 2 quiz

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    Module 3: Lab skills, equipment and packaging

    • Introduction to Module 3

    • Module 3 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 3 workbook

    • 3.1 Equipment for your home lab

    • Equipment you need for making natural skincare and haircare products at home

    • 3.2 Professional lab equipment

    • Activity: Set up your home lab

    • 3.3 Scaling up and manufacturing equipment

    • 3.4 Good manufacturing practice (GMP)

    • Download: Calibration records and manufacturing log

    • 3.5 Lab techniques and skills

    • 3.6 Testing pH

    • How to take care of and calibrate your pH meter

    • Activity: Practice calibrating your pH meter

    • 3.7 Adjusting pH

    • How to measure and adjust the pH of your product

    • 3.8 Calculating batch sizes

    • Download: Calculating a batch

    • Download: Batch calculators

    • Activity: Calculating a batch

    • 3.9 Cosmetic packaging

    • Activity: Research packaging options

    • Download: Module 3 textbook

    • Module 3 quiz

    • Checking in

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    Module 4: Shampoo theory and the science of surfactants

    • Introduction to Module 4

    • Module 4 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 4 workbook

    • 4.1 Shampoos: An introduction

    • 4.2 The structure of a shampoo formulation

    • 4.3 The Science of surfactants

    • 4.4 Surfactant types

    • 4.5 Natural surfactant options

    • Download: Surfactants chart

    • 4.6 Surfactant active matter

    • Download: Active matter calculator

    • Demonstration: How to use the active matter calculator

    • Activity: Substituting surfactants

    • Download: Module 4 textbook

    • Module 4 quiz

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    Module 5: Haircare ingredients and raw materials

    • Introduction to Module 5

    • Module 5 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 5 workbook

    • 5.1 Classification of ingredients and raw materials

    • 5.2 Compatibility of ingredients and raw materials

    • 5.3 Ingredients and functions: An overview

    • 5.4 Researching ingredients and raw materials

    • Activity: Download an MSDS and CoA

    • 5.4.1 Choosing a raw material supplier

    • 5.5 Thickeners

    • 5.6 Conditioning ingredients

    • 5.7 Pearlizers, fragrance and colorants

    • 5.7.1 International Fragrance Association (IFRA) guidelines and calculating allergen levels

    • Download: IFRA standards (51st amendment)

    • Download: Example IFRA conformity certificate and Allergen declaration

    • 5.8 Active ingredients: vitamins, cosmeceuticals, plant extracts

    • 5.9 Clays, powders and exfoliants

    • 5.10 pH adjusters

    • 5.11 Solubilizers

    • 5.11.1 Experiment and report: Three natural solubilizers

    • 5.12 Preserving cosmetics

    • 5.12.1 Strategies for prolonging shelf-life

    • 5.12.2 Natural preservatives

    • 5.12.3 Creating a preservative system

    • 5.13 Organizing and storing materials in your lab

    • Download: Incoming ingredient (raw material) log

    • Activity: Start keeping an Incoming ingredient (raw material) log

    • 5.14 Substituting ingredients

    • 5.15 Supplier list

    • Activity: Researching where to buy your ingredients

    • Download: Module 5 textbook

    • Module 5 quiz

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    Module 6: Formulating and making shampoos

    • Introduction to Module 6

    • Module 6 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 6 workbook

    • 6.1 Formulating different types of shampoo

    • Download: Liquid shampoo product development brief and formulation worksheet

    • Download: Solid shampoo product development brief and formulation worksheet

    • 6.2 Formulating regular shampoo

    • Demonstration: Aloe and Lavender Shampoo for Moderate Hair

    • 6.3 Formulating clarifying shampoo

    • Demonstration: Citrus Burst Clarifying Shampoo

    • 6.4 Formulating daily use shampoo

    • 6.5 Formulating conditioning/2-in-1 shampoo

    • 6.6 Formulating anti-dandruff shampoo

    • Demonstration: Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

    • 6.7 Formulating solid shampoo bars

    • 6.7.1 Formulation example: Cocoa Butter and Peppermint Shampoo Bar

    • 6.7.2 Formulation example: Fragrant Orange Solid Shampoo Bar

    • Demonstration: Fragrant Orange Shampoo Bar

    • 6.7.3 Formulation example: Fortifying Shampoo Bar

    • 6.7.4 Formulation example: Argan and Geranium Shampoo Bar

    • Demonstration: Argan and Geranium Shampoo Bar

    • 6.8 Troubleshooting shampoos

    • Activity: Formulating your own shampoo

    • Download: Module 6 textbook

    • Module 6 quiz

    • Checking in

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    Module 7: Conditioner theory and the science of emulsification

    • Introduction to Module 7

    • Module 7 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 7 workbook

    • 7.1 Conditioners: An introduction

    • 7.2 The structure of a conditioner formulation

    • Activity: Deciphering a conditioner INCI list

    • 7.3 Creating emulsions

    • 7.4 Emulsifiers and polymers for haircare

    • Download: Module 7 textbook

    • Module 7 quiz

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    Module 8: Formulating and making conditioners

    • Introduction to Module 8

    • Module 8 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 8 workbook

    • 8.1 Formulating different types of conditioner

    • Download: Liquid conditioner product development brief and formulation worksheet

    • Download: Solid conditioner product development brief and formulation worksheet

    • 8.2 Formulating rinse-off conditioner

    • Demonstration: Shea and Coconut Conditioner for Dry Hair

    • 8.3 Formulating leave-in conditioner

    • 8.4 Formulating intensive conditioner

    • Demonstration: Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner

    • 8.5 Formulating detangling spray

    • Demonstration: Lavender and Mandarin Detangling Spray

    • 8.6 Formulating co-wash

    • 8.7 Formulating solid conditioner bars

    • 8.7.1 Formulation example: Vanilla and Benzoin Conditioner Bar

    • Demonstration: Vanilla and Benzoin Conditioner Bar

    • 8.7.2 Formulation example: Honey and Banana Deep Conditioner Bar

    • 8.8 Troubleshooting conditioners

    • Activity: Formulating your own conditioner

    • Download: Module 8 textbook

    • Module 8 quiz

    • Checking in

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    Module 9: Formulating and making hair treatments and styling products

    • Introduction to Module 9

    • Module 9 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 9 workbook

    • 9.1 Formulating different types of hair treatments and styling products

    • 9.2 Formulating hair and scalp oil

    • 9.3 Formulating anhydrous hair masks and butters

    • Demonstration: Shea and Black Castor Oil Hair Butter

    • 9.4 Formulating hair wax, hair pomade and edge control

    • Demonstration: Mojito Hair Wax

    • 9.5 Formulating anti-frizz spray

    • 9.6 Formulating dry shampoo

    • Demonstration: Purifying Dry Shampoo

    • 9.7 Formulating clay-based mask

    • 9.8 Formulating Ayurvedic shampoo

    • 9.9 Formulating scalp scrub

    • Demonstration: Energizing Scalp Scrub

    • 9.10 Formulating scalp serum

    • 9.11 Formulating hair gel and gel-base edge control

    • 9.12 Formulating salt spray

    • Demonstration: Sea Salt Texture Spray

    • 9.13 Formulating curl custard/pudding

    • 9.14 Troubleshooting hair treatments and styling products

    • Download: Powdered products product development brief and formulation worksheet

    • Download: Anhydrous products product development brief and formulation worksheet

    • Download: Water-based products product development brief and formulation worksheet

    • Activity: Formulating your own treatments and styling products

    • Download: Module 9 textbook

    • Module 9 quiz

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    Module 10 Cosmetic regulations and business essentials

    • Introduction to Module 10

    • Module 10 Learning outcomes

    • Download: Module 10 workbook

    • 10.1 Seling your products legally: An introduction

    • Download: Manufacturing Log Batch File

    • Activity: Start keeping a manufacturing log

    • 10.2 Creating a product information file

    • Download: Product information file template

    • Example: Product information file template - completed

    • 10.3 Cosmetic regulations by country

    • 10.3.1 Australia cosmetic regulations

    • 10.3.2 Canada cosmetic regulations

    • 10.3.3 European cosmetic regulations

    • 10.3.4 India cosmetic regulations

    • 10.3.5 New Zealand cosmetic regulations

    • 10.3.6 South Africa cosmetic regulations

    • 10.3.7 UK cosmetic regulations

    • 10.3.8 USA cosmetic regulations

    • 10.4 Cosmetic claims

    • Download: Module 10 textbook

    • Module 10 quiz

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    Assignments

    • Guidelines for submitting assignments

    • Assignment checklist

    • Assignment 1: Classifying ingredients

    • Assignment 2: Calculating a batch

    • Assignment 3: Varying a formula

    • Assignment 4: Shampoo formula

    • Assignment 5: Calculating Active Matter

    • Assignment 6: Conditioner formula

    • Submit assignments

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