BEAUTY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

By Frank Turco

How It All Started

Cosmetics Alliance developed the Beauty Specialist Certification Program in 2009 to enhance vendor and retailer training by bridging the information gap that exists concerning accurate and current educational material on the science and safety of personal care products. The program illustrates specifically how safety regulations apply to cosmetics. Additionally, the program helps build confidence and credibility for the Beauty Advisor when transacting with consumers at all levels of retail.

Who Benefits

The BSCP was originally developed for the beauty advisors and specialists but the audience that can benefit from the program expands beyond this group to include fragrance specialists, make up artists, cosmetics department managers, stylists and aestheticians, regulatory staff, account executives and students.

The Program Dna

The program itself is web-based and easy to navigate. It combines theory, research and practical experience developed by a team of 8 subject matter experts in the field. The courses offered include product safety, science of cosmetics, and fragrance and sensitivity. Self assessments are provided, and a printable course summary is available. At the end of the course, the successful candidate receives a certificate of completion and a pin to wear on their lapel.

Product Safety: the student will gain an understanding of how personal care products are regulated to ensure they are safe.

Science of Cosmetics: this course covers the science of the skin and cosmetics; nanotechnology; the safety of cosmetics ingredients and the extensive product research and testing the industry utilizes for quality, safety, and performance.

Fragrance and Sensitivity: this course was designed to provide Beauty Specialists with information on the structure of fragrances, the issues around fragrance sensitivities and allergies and recommendations on fragrance etiquette.

This program is a favourite of mine as it really prepares the Beauty Specialists with the core knowledge, skills and understanding they need to enter this exciting industry. The program offers best-in-class online industry training, is comprehensive yet cost effective, and provides certification, a pin, and access to our beloved Beauty’s Best Awards which I am the proud host of.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Milica Duran, coordinator of Health Studies at Centennial College where this program was integrated into their academic course over 10 years ago.

Diane Kozak who leads the program for Cosmetics Alliance is extremely proud of the program and the success it offers graduates who are wanting to start a career in beauty. “BSCP is an informative and interactive 3 course certification program held online. It is a must for anyone in the beauty industry.”