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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Blue Cosmetics and Marine Ingredients
The Course in Blue Cosmetics and Marine Ingredients Prepares you to develop and assess blue cosmetics built on marine-derived ingredients. You will get to know the actives obtained from seaweed, microalgae, fish collagen and other
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts30 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Blue Cosmetics and Marine Ingredients?
The Course in Blue Cosmetics and Marine Ingredients
Prepares you to develop and assess blue cosmetics built on marine-derived ingredients. You will get to know the actives obtained from seaweed, microalgae, fish collagen and other ocean resources, how they are extracted and incorporated into a cosmetic formulation, how their efficacy and safety are demonstrated, what cosmetics regulation requires, and how to communicate benefits without misleading claims or unsustainable sourcing practices.
Key advantages
- Product focus: From marine ingredient to finished formula.
- Genuine sustainability: Responsible sourcing and use of by-products.
- Clear regulation: Safety, labelling and claims requirements.
- Practical formulation: Formulation basics with marine actives.
- Case study: Designing a cosmetic product with marine ingredients.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Know the ingredients: Discover marine cosmetic actives.
- Formulate: Apply the basics of cosmetic formulation.
- Prove efficacy: Design efficacy and safety testing.
- Stay compliant: Understand cosmetics regulation and claims.
- Boost your career: Open doors to cosmetics labs, ingredient suppliers and brands.
- Train to create effective, safe and sustainable marine cosmetics.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Marine-Derived Cosmetic Ingredients
- Seaweeds and their extracts
- Microalgae and cyanobacteria
- Marine collagen and peptides
- Minerals and seawater
- Marine polysaccharides
02
Obtaining and Characterising Actives
- Extracting actives from seaweed
- Biotechnology and fermentation
- Purification and standardisation
- Chemical characterisation
- Ingredient stability
03
Formulating Blue Cosmetics
- Cosmetic formulation basics
- Emulsions and gels
- Incorporating marine actives
- Preservation and compatibility
- Natural and organic formulation
04
Efficacy, Safety and Regulation
- Efficacy testing
- Safety assessment
- UK and EU cosmetics regulation
- INCI names and labelling
- Responsible cosmetic claims
05
Sustainability and Market
- Responsible seaweed sourcing
- Using fishery by-products
- Packaging eco-design
- The blue cosmetics market
- Case study: designing a marine cosmetic product
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
Graduates in chemistry, pharmacy, biology or biotechnology: who want to specialise in cosmetics Cosmetics laboratory staff: working with new ingredients Entrepreneurs: who want to launch a marine cosmetics brand Seaweed sector professionals: looking for higher-value markets Marketing and product managers: who need to communicate accurately
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Identify marine ingredients
- 02Understand how they are obtained
- 03Formulate products
- 04Assess efficacy and safety
- 05Apply the regulations
- 06Ensure sustainability
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Cosmetic formulation technician: Developing products with marine actives.
02Ingredients R&D technician: Suppliers of marine raw materials.
03Regulatory affairs officer: Cosmetic product files and labelling.
04Blue cosmetics entrepreneur: Building brands and products.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Yes. You cover formulation basics and how to incorporate marine actives.
Yes. Safety, labelling, INCI and claims under UK and EU rules.
No. That role requires a specific qualification; the course provides complementary knowledge.
Yes. Seaweed sourcing, by-products and eco-design.
Designing a cosmetic product with marine ingredients, from concept to label.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Blue Cosmetics and Marine Ingredients qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A background in chemistry, pharmacy, biology, biotechnology or a related field, or professional experience in the cosmetics sector. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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