CHEM3100 (Cosmetic Chemistry: Design and Innovation) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Surveys the chemical principles (composition/structure) underlying the design of personal care products. Discusses fundamental knowledge of emulsion chemistry, reaction kinetics/dynamics, formulation design/testing, and stability assessments, as they relate to material selection. Emphasizes first identifying then assembling appropriate ingredient lists that create products (creams, serums, cleansers, hair colorants) to meet the regulatory and quality control standards set by the industry.
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