ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FOR COSMETICS
Gain deep insights into how active ingredients function in skin and hair care formulations.
Join the Active Ingredients for Cosmetics online course to gain deep insights into how active ingredients function in skin and hair care formulations.
This course is designed for cosmetic chemists and formulators who want to stay ahead in the industry by creating high-performance, consumer-loved products.
Hear From Our Past Students
Finally understood why my Vitamin C formulas kept failing stability tests.
The section on peptides alone was worth the entire course price.
Perry explains complex biochemistry in a way formulators can actually use.
This Course Goes Into Depth On
Understand Key Active Ingredients
Discover the science behind AHAs, BHAs, retinoids, peptides, vitamins, and more
Learn delivery systems and stabilization techniques for sensitive actives
Discover how to create products that actually deliver visible results
Evaluate efficacy and substantiate marketing claims with confidence
Meet Your Cosmetic Science Instructor
Perry Romanowski
VP, Chemists Corner
With a cosmetic formulating career spanning over 30 years, Perry brings to the table a wealth of knowledge, hands-on experience, and a passion for education. His numerous books, media appearances, and online courses have made him a trusted authority in the field of cosmetic chemistry.
After completing this course you will be a more knowledgeable formulator knowing what ingredients you need to produce safe, effective and legal cosmetics.
Course Syllabus
Introduction to Active Ingredients
What makes an ingredient 'active' and how they interact with skin biology.
Exfoliants & Resurfacing
AHAs, BHAs, PHAs, and enzymes for skin renewal.
Anti-Aging Actives
Retinoids, peptides, growth factors, and their mechanisms of action.
Skin Brightening & Antioxidants
Vitamin C, niacinamide, and botanical brightening agents.
Formulation Strategies
Stabilization, penetration enhancement, and delivery systems for actives.
Why Choose This Course?
Expert-led Instruction
Learn from Perry Romanowski, a cosmetic chemist with 30+ years of hands-on formulating experience.
Self-Paced Learning
Complete the course at your own pace with lifetime access to all materials.
Certificate of Completion
Receive a certificate upon successfully completing the course.
Industry Relevant
Content focused on real-world formulating challenges and current industry trends.
Flexible Learning
Access on any device, anytime. Download videos and materials for offline study.
Bonus Materials and Downloads
Get additional resources, prompt templates, and reference materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
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