Skin Lightening Product Development: From Biochemistry to Applications

Who Should Attend
Professionals in the cosmetic and personal care or related industries that work and specialize in the following disciplines, as well as groups or companies that provide services in skin care in the following fields:

  • Research and Development 
  • Regulatory Affairs 
  • Safety Assessment 
  • Product Development 
  • Formulations Development

Description
According to Global Industry Analysts (GIA) the global skin lightening market is predicted to reach $10 billion by 2015. This growth is mainly driven by new markets in the west and sustained growth in Asia-Pacific. The growth in the west is attributed to increased used in man and body products; an expansion from the current face only use by women. In Asia, Japan is dominating the market while China and India are growing markets. This 90 minute accredited online course is tailored to explain the biochemical processes leading to skin coloration, known mechanisms for skin lightening, leading actives in the market and a brief on testing methodologies. This training will include opportunities for learning assessment.

Review of Learning Objectives
Module 1:
  • Skin lightening market
  • Melanogenesis
  • Melanocyte- keratinocyte unit
  • Skin color:
    – Melanin
    – Hemoglobin
    – Collagen
    – Carotenoides
  • Ethnicities

Module 2:
  • Skin lightening mechanisms:
    – Exfoliation
    – Tyrosinase inhibition
    – Cytotoxicity
    – Receptor interaction
    – Affecting melanosomes distribution
  • Actives:
    – Hydroquinone
    – Glycolic acid
    – Arbutin
    – Hydroxycinnamic acid
    – Glabridin

Module 3:
  •Testing:
    – In vitro:
       Tyrosinase inhibition
       Melanocytes co-culture
    – In vivo:
       Chromameter readings

Summary

Question and Answer Session