HS Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing Course Descriptions
HCM 190 The Beauty Business-Art & Science of Cosmetics and Fragrance
Explore the Cosmetics and Fragrance industries in this exciting, hands-on course. Students will get a brief overview of the history of cosmetic and fragrance products and the language used in these industries before working in FIT's laboratory. Students will examine hair samples under the microscope, develop a flavored cosmetic product and develop various bath products. The course culminates in the study of fragrance genealogy.
Please note that students will be exposed to a wide variety of odors and should not be allergic to smells.
Instructor's Comments: Students are taught about a wide variety of beauty, personal care and home products including but not limited to skin care, hair care, lip, fragrances, bath products and fragrances for personal use and home care use. They study the history of the beauty business and well as the business aspect of the beauty industry. We have in the past made lip products, bath products, creams and lotions, and fragrances - Virginia Bonofiglio