Junior Formulators Workshop

Workshop Title:
Benu® STEM Junior Formulator's Workshop: Exploring Science in Personal Care Product Formulation

Workshop Description:

Are you passionate about science, chemistry, and beauty innovation? Let's inspire the next generation of STEM leaders in beauty! Join us for an immersive and educational experience that blends science, creativity, and industry knowledge in product formulation. The Benu®  STEM Junior Formulator's Workshop takes students on a fascinating journey into the world of personal care product formulation! In this 2-hour workshop students engage in exciting, hands-on activities and exercises to create their own personal care product. The students will learn about the structure of hair and skin, common concerns, and how ingredients work to address specific needs. They will also express their creativity by designing and customizing a product label. At the end of the workshop each student will have an individual bottle of product to take with them.

Workshop Highlights:

1. Hands-On Formulation Activities: Engage in exciting hands-on experiments and formulation exercises to create personal care products.
2. Science Exploration: Dive deep into the science of hair, scalp and skin biology. Understand the structure of hair and skin, common concerns, and how ingredients in personal care products work to address specific needs.
3. Ingredient Discovery: Explore a wide range of natural ingredients used in personal care products. Discover their properties, functions, and benefits for hair and skin health and beauty.
4. STEM Concepts in Action: Apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) principles to develop innovative and effective haircare solutions. Enhance your critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
5. Industry Insights: Gain insights into the personal care industry, market trends, consumer preferences, and sustainability practices related to haircare products. Learn about product development processes and quality standards.
6. Creative Expression: Express your creativity by customizing formulations with different scents, colors, textures, or active ingredients, while designing products that cater to specific consumer preferences, and market demands.

Workshop Topics:

·         Hair Oil

·         Body Scrubs

·         Roll on Fragrance Oil

·         Bath Oil

·         Body Butter

·         Hair Butter

Who Can Attend:

• Students interested in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from 4^th grade through 12^th grade.

Why Attend?:

• Explore the intersection of science and beauty in a hands-on setting.
• Develop practical skills in formulation, experimentation, and analysis.
• Gain insights into career opportunities in cosmetic science and formulation.
• Connect with industry professionals, mentors, and STEM advocates.
• Ignite your passion for STEM and beauty innovation!