SKINCARE FORMULATION DIPLOMA COURSE (SCFD)

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Skincare Formulation Diploma – Certification Course for Beginners & Intermediates

The Skincare Formulation Diploma is a comprehensive certification course designed for beginners and intermediates looking to master the art and science of skincare formulation. Whether you’re new to the industry or already in the skincare business, this course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on training to help you create high-quality skincare products confidently.

With 20 in-depth modules, this course covers everything you need to know to become a skincare formulation expert—from understanding cosmetic science and active ingredients to creating customized formulas and launching your skincare brand.

If you’ve ever struggled with formulation, batch sizing, ingredient selection, or making products that are both effective and safe, this course will eliminate all confusion and give you the skills needed to create professional-grade skincare products.

What This Course Covers:

📌 Module 1: Welcome & Course Overview

  • Introduction to lessons, materials, and assignments

📌 Module 2: Introduction to Natural Cosmetic Science

  • History of skincare & the future of natural skincare
  • Differences between organic, natural, and vegan skincare
  • Reviewing skincare brands & industry insights

📌 Module 3: Cosmetic Linguistics

  • Understanding cosmetic terms & ingredient classification

📌 Module 4: Formulation Sequence

  • Step-by-step process for every formulator

📌 Module 5: Understanding Skincare Labels

  • How to read ingredient lists & identify product categories

📌 Module 6: Tools & Ingredients for Skincare Formulation

  • Equipment needed for safe & effective formulation
  • List of commonly used ingredients and their functions
  • Good manufacturing practices (GMP)

📌 Module 7: Understanding Skin & Skincare Routines

  • Skin anatomy, skin types, and targeted skincare routines

📌 Module 8: Active Ingredients & Performance Enhancers

  • Classification & testing of active ingredients

📌 Module 9: Preservatives & pH Balancing

  • Choosing safe preservatives & maintaining product stability

📌 Module 10: Product Functionality & Shelf Life

  • Understanding product types, how they work, and how long they last

📌 Module 11: Cosmetic Arithmetic & Formulation Calculations

  • Converting percentages to grams
  • Creating batch sizes & formulation worksheets

📌 Module 12: Treating Skin Concerns

  • Addressing different skin conditions & treatment approaches

📌 Module 13: Practical Laboratory Skills

  • Safety guidelines, equipment sanitation & pH adjustments

📌 Module 14: Hands-on Product Formulation

  • Creating toners, serums, moisturizers, cleansers, butters, and more
  • Working with botanical infusions & acids

📌 Module 15: Troubleshooting & Advanced Formulation

  • Why products fail & how to fix them

📌 Module 16: Product Packaging & Testing

  • How to package & test your formulations professionally

📌 Module 17: Skincare Business & Branding

  • Sourcing ingredients, marketing, and standing out in the industry

📌 Module 18: Final Wrap-Up & Skincare Tips

  • Expert advice & frequently asked questions

📌 Module 19: Assessment & Certification

  • Project work & final examination

📌 Module 20: Bonus Section – Elevate Your Skincare Brand

  • How to excel in the skincare market
  • Consulting clients & recommending the right products
  • How to import skincare containers & edit product images

Why Take This Course?

✔️ Gain in-depth knowledge of natural and organic skincare formulation
✔️ Learn to create safe, effective, and market-ready products
✔️ Understand ingredient science and make formulations from scratch
✔️ Master the business side of skincare, from branding to marketing
✔️ Earn a certification that enhances your credibility in the beauty industry

 

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What Will You Learn?

  • The fundamentals of natural cosmetic science and skincare formulation
  • Understanding skincare ingredients and their functions
  • How to create and customize skincare formulas from scratch
  • Measurement techniques and cosmetic arithmetic for accurate formulations
  • Skincare product formulation for different skin types and concerns
  • Proper use of preservatives, antioxidants, and pH balancing
  • Manufacturing best practices and setting up a mini skincare lab
  • Practical formulation of cleansers, serums, lotions, butters, and more
  • Branding, packaging, and marketing strategies for skincare businesses
  • Essential business skills for launching and selling skincare products

Course Content

Module 1 INTRODUCTION

  • WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
  • INTRODUCTION TO SCFD COURSE
  • FOLLOW UP LINKS

MODULE 2- COSMETIC AND SKINCARE
*INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL COSMETIC SCIENC* *HISTORY OF NATURAL SKINCARE AND THE FUTURE* *DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORGANIC, NATURAL AND VEGAN SKINCARE* *REVIEW OF SKINCARE BRANDS IN AFRICA. HOPES FOR YOU*

Module 3- COSMETIC LINGUISTICS
*CLASSIFICATION OF COSMETIC INGREDIENTS* *NAMING SYSTEM FOR NAMING COSMETIC INGREDIENTS* *BASIC COSMETIC TERMINOLOGIES TO UNDERSTAND AS A FORMULATOR.*

MODULE 4- FORMULATING SEQUENCE
EVERY FORMULATORS PATTERN/ GUIDE

MODULE 5- FORMULATION OVERVIEW 1
*HOW TO UNDERSTAND SKINCARE LABELS* *INCI RULES FOR LISTING INGREDIENTS* *PRODUCTS TAGS* *PRODUCTS MAKING*

FIRST TEST
TAKE YOUR FIRST ASSESSMENT TEST

MODULE 6- MAKING SKINCARE
*BASIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING NATURAL SKINCARE* *ADVANCE TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING SKINCARE* *GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE* *HOW TO SET UP YOUR COSMETIC LAB* *HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO SET UP A SKINCARE BUSINESS/BRAND* *SOME NON-ACCEPTED INGREDIENTS IN NATURAL SKINCARE* *LIST OF COMMONLY USED INGREDIENTS USED IN NATURAL SKINCARE*

MODULE 7- THE SKIN
ANATOMY OF THE SKIN DEFENCE MECHANISM OF THE SKIN THE PREGNANT SKIN SKIN TYPES, NATURE AND COLOR SKINCARE ROUTINE HOLISTIC SKINCARE

MODULE 8- SKINCARE ACTIVES
ACTIVE AND INACTIVE INGREDIENTS CHIEF INGREDIENTS CLASSIFICATION OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS HOW TO TEST INGREDIENTS AT HOME

MODULE 9- PH AND PRESERVATIVE SYSTEM IN SKINCARE
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF PH IN A FORMULATION NORMAL PH RANGE OF COMMON SKINCARE PRODUCTS CALIBERATING YOUR PH METER BUFFER SOLUTIONS PRESERVATIVE SYSTEM IN SKINCARE HOW PRESERVATIVES WORK HOW TO CHOOSE A PRESERVATIVE FOR YOUR PRODUCT

MODULE 10- PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TYPES OF PRODUCTS AND THEIR TARGET HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTIONS OF PRODUCTS HOW LONG WILL A PRODUCT TAKE TO SEE EFFECT PRODUCTS AND WHO SHOULD NOT USE THEM

MODULE 11- COSMETIC ARITHMETIC
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM FRAGRANCE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION. HOW TO BUY YOUR INGREDIENTS CORRECTLY

MODULE 12- SKIN CONCERNS AND HOW TO APPROACH THEM
MAIN GROUP OF SKINCARE DISEASE CONDITION FACTORS THAT MAY IMPAIR SKIN INTEGRITY EFFECT OF AGING ON THE SKIN (AGING PROCESS) THE YOUND AND OLD SKIN SKIN TYPES AND NATURE NORMAL SKINCARE ROUTINE PRODUCTS AND THEIR CATEGORIES HOW TO APPROACH A SKIN CONDITION FOR TREATMENT SKIN CONDITIONS; HOW TO APPROACH AND TREAT THEM

MODULE 13- INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICALS
INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL HOW TO MAKE 70% IPA SOLUTION (ALCOHOL SOLUTION) HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE FOR FORMULATION HOW TO MAKE BUFFER SOLUTIONS (50%CITRIC ACID SOLUTION AND 10% SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION HOW TO CALIBERATE THE PH METER AND USE THE PH STRIP.

MODULE 14- TEXTBOOK GUIDES
EXPLORE ALL YOUR TEXTBOOKS FOR THIS COURSE.

PRACTICALS
EXPLORE YOUR PRACTICAL LECTURES

LIPIDS PRACTICAL LECTURE
PRACTICALS ON HOW TO MAKE DIFFERENT TYPES OF OILS AND OILY SERUMS

TONERS PRACTICAL LECTURES
PRACTICAL APPROACH TO MAKING DIFFERENT TYPES OF TONERS AND WATER BASED SERUMS

COSMETIC SCRUBS PRACTICAL LECTURE
LECTURE ON HOW YOU CAN MAKE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCRUBS (PLAIN, FOAMING, SCOOPABLE SCRUBS)

SERUM PRACTICAL LECTURE

EMULSION PRACTICAL LECTURE

SURFACTANT LECTURE PRACTICAL

MODULE 15- FORMULATION AFTERVIEW

MODULE 16- PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2

MODULE 17- THE BUSINESS AND THE PRODUCT
LEARN HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR BUSINESS

MODULE 18- WRAP UP
THE USE OF SKIN PEELING PRODUCTS THE USE OF SUNSCREENS COMMON SKINCARE TIPS WRAP UP

MODULE 19- PROJECT AND EXAMINATION
ALL YOU NEED TO GET CERTIFIED HOW TO CARRY OUT YOUR PROJECT THE RIGHT WAY

MODULE 20- CONCLUSION AND GRATITUDE

BONUS CLASS
How to import your cosmetic packaging containers from china with an agent.

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