The trade at a glance.
A cosmetics technician formulates and makes soaps, creams, oils, butters and hair products using local resources: shea, coconut, moringa, avocado. They ensure the quality, hygiene and proper preservation of their products.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Objectives of the programme.
Know local raw materials and their properties
Formulate and make soaps, creams and oils
Follow hygiene, dosage and preservation rules
Package, label and sell your products
Skills acquired
- Cold and hot process soap making
- Emulsions: creams and lotions
- Oils, butters and hair care
- Good manufacturing practices
- Packaging and labelling
- Cost price calculation
Equipment and tools
Curriculum module by module.
- Local oils, butters and active ingredients
- Hygiene and safety rules
- Dosing and weighing
- Cold process soap making
- Liquid soaps and gels
- Curing and preservation
- Emulsions
- Body oils and butters
- Hair care products
- Packaging and labelling
- Cost price
- Points of sale and online sales
- Internship in a production unit or creating your own range
- Supervised by a mentor
- Review and job preparation
And after the programme?
Working for a company
Our network of partner companies hosts interns and recruits our learners.
Starting your own business
Natural cosmetics make it possible to start small-scale production at home, then develop your own brand. The institute supports learners on quality, labelling and finding points of sale.
Our supportDIGITAL & AI IN THIS TRADE
Online shop, social media, stock management on a smartphone: digital tools let you sell far beyond your neighbourhood.
“Digital skills and AI” moduleEntry requirements
- BEPC or equivalent level
- Minimum age 16
- Rigour and a strong sense of hygiene
- Motivation interview
Free pre-registration with no commitment, followed by an orientation test and an interview at the institute.