Overview

The Diploma in Cosmeceutics destined to impart knowledge on the fundamental principles of cosmeceutical product development and evaluation using a learner-centric- approach to a wide variety of learners from distinct backgrounds. This program enables the learners to apply the concepts in design and development of cosmetic formulations for a variety of cosmeceutical actives focusing on safety, stability, and effective delivery.

(a) Rationale:

The rationale behind offering this program is to create a pool of experts with a stronger scientific basis for developing cosmeceutical products, specifically for unmet needs. This program will help learners in identifying and selecting various key ingredients required for a cosmeceutical product that meets regulatory requirements with desired efficacy.

(b) Goals and Objectives:

This course is designed to provide a sound understanding of the fundamental principles in the formulation, and evaluation of cosmeceuticals with desired efficacy. Upon completion of the course, it is expected that the students will be able to:

• Understand the role of cosmeceuticals for common problems that need skin, scalp, hair, and oral care.
• Gain knowledge on formulation science to develop product formulations meeting regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate formulation efficacy and quality with respect to sensory, stability, and safety perspectives.

Structure of Program:

This course is intended for industrial professionals, academicians, formulators, scientists, dermatologists, researchers, and learners from a wide range of backgrounds who aim to develop their knowledge and insights pertaining to the field of Cosmeceuticals. The course in designed to impart knowledge and skills necessary for the development of cosmeceuticals as per global standards, their safety, efficacy, and current technologies in the cosmetic industry. The program will be offered in an online mode to help learners with regular employment to upgrade themselves with the current set of regulations, recent developments, and harmonization of standards pertaining to cosmeceuticals at their convenient time and place which will promote “Learning anytime anywhere”. The specific skill and competencies required can be imparted to a great extent through self-learning materials prepared with the approach of self-explanatory, self-contained, self-directed, self-motivating, and self-evaluating.

a)Curriculum design:

The E-Learning Material shall have the four-quadrant approach; as per UGC Regulations, 2019 taking into consideration the following, namely: -

• Quadrant-I is an e-Tutorial, which shall contain Video and Audio Content in an organized manner, Animation, Simulations, Video Demonstrations, Virtual Labs, etc, along with the transcription of the video.

• Quadrant-II is e-Content; which shall contain; Self-Instructional Material, e-Books, Illustrations, Case Studies, Presentations, etc, and also contain Web Resources such as further References, Related Links, Open-source Content on Internet, Video, e-Books, Research Papers and Journals, Anecdotal information, Historical development of the subject, etc
• Quadrant-III is the Discussion forum seeking clarifications on an ear real-time basis by the Course Coordinator or his team.
• Quadrant-IV is Assessment, which shall contain; Problems and Solutions, which could be in the form of Multiple-Choice Questions, fill in the blanks, Matching Questions, Short Answer Questions, Long Answer Questions, Quizzes, Assignments and solutions, Discussion forum topics, and setting up the FAQs.

Each unit will be projected as a module and the content for each module will be put under the four quadrants as mentioned above. One credit will be awarded for 30 hours of learning including participating in discussion forums and other interactions, working on assignments and activities designated for the course, etc. Totally at the end of the program, 40 credits will be awarded.

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First Semester: Cosmeceuticals Biology and Formulation Sciences (5 Units)

Unit I: Skin: Structure and Function. Differences between baby skin and adult skin. Mechanism of allergic reaction and skin conditions. Different terms are used to define various allergic conditions. Skin moisturization: Natural moisturizing factor, Ceramide lipids, and occlusive layer Sunscreens: Organic and Inorganic sunscreens Pigmentation and skin whitening actives. Basic understanding of the mechanism of action of the actives.

Unit II: Acne, Causes, and anti-acne actives. Aging principles, Skin –anti-aging ingredients, and their mechanism of action. Body odor and its causes. Mechanism of action of antiperspirants and deodorants. Prickly heat- causes and treatment Structure of Hair and Hair Growth Cycle. Dandruff causes for dandruff. Antifungal ingredients used to treat dandruff Mechanism of hair coloring action of Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) based hair colorants.

Unit III: Surfactants, Emollients and humectants, their classification, examples, and application in skin, hair, and oral care products Preservatives – Antioxidants and antimicrobial agents, Classification, relative merits and demerits, Factors affecting microbial preservative efficacy. Rheology modifying agents used in cosmeceuticals – classification, examples, and application. Perfumery- classification and allergens in perfumes.

Unit IV: Fundamental approach to cosmeceutical product development Building block and examples of following formulations: Soap, face wash, Body-wash, (Shower gel), creams, shampoos, hair conditioners, mouth wash, and toothpaste Hair conditioning- principles and ingredients used. Polymers, Silicones, and Cationic, examples, and benefits. Comparison of formulation of soaps and syndet bars Alternatives to animal testing for safety

Unit V: Natural cosmeceuticals and formulation challenges in terms of selecting foaming agents, Emulsifiers, Viscosity modifying agents, and preservatives with reference to Ecocert/Cosmos/ Whole Foods USA guidelines for green cosmetics. Common problems associated with oral care: Halitosis (Mouth Odor), Plaque, Cavities, Sensitive teeth. Basic understanding of the cause. Antibacterial, antioxidants, and astringents used for oral care benefit of above-mentioned conditions. Novel approaches in drug delivery systems for Topical application Principles and formulation of patches, liposomes, ethosomes, noisome, transferases

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Second Semester: Cosmeceutical Evaluation & Regulation (5 Units)

Unit I: Definition of cosmetic products as per Indian and EU guidelines. Other regulatory definitions are listed in the EU/Indian Guidelines. Migration of cosmetics to cosmeceuticals – Evaluating current market products and their fit in the EU definition of cosmetics and prediction of future trends in the products and regulatory of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. Indian and EU regulation: Regulation with respect to preservative, Sunscreen, allergens, and labeling requirements.

Unit II: Comparison of EU guidelines, with private organic green cosmetic guideline, Cosmos/ Ecocert in terms of restriction in the use of color, preservative, and excipients. Concerns on environmental and consumer safety of ingredients Ex: Parabens, Triclosan, Phthalates, Petroleum oils, Sodium, and ammonium Laureth sulfate, Formaldehyde liberators. Introduction to Packaging materials Plastics, metals, laminates, glass, Paper, and Paper boards. Classification and application

Unit III: Principles of physical and chemical analysis of finished cosmetic products (Creams, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Tooth Powder, Hair Dyes, Depilatories, Hair oil) as per BIS guidelines

Unit IV: Principles of equipment to measure skin and hair conditions - Sebumeter, chronometer, transepidermal water loss, Skin color, hair tensile properties, hair combing properties

Unit V: Manufacturing, equipment, and production principles of cosmeceutical product including GMP and documentation: Creams, Shampoo, and toothpaste. GMP Guidelines as Per Indian and ASEAN standards