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: Students will be exposed to a wide variety of odors and should not be allergic to smells.