On Dec. 8, SCC will host a continuing education program (CEP) course on clinical and instrumental testing of skin and skin care products. The course focuses on non-invasive testing of human skin in vivo. Modern methods for testing the effects of skin care products will be discussed. The major emphasis will be on instrumental measurements of skin function. The course is intended to teach cosmetic scientists how the latest noninvasive methods for studying product effects on human skin in vivo can be used for research guidance and cosmetic claim support.

Also in December, SCC has planned a CEP course on fragrance in personal care. This Dec. 14 event at the national office in New York will cover the sense of smell, the history of perfume, fragrance creation and duplication, aroma chemicals and reactions, fragrance applications in personal care and household products, fragrance regulations, natural and sustainable fragrance, aromatherapy and aromascience.

More info: www.scconline.org