The Science of Skin Aging: Formulating for Aging Skin

Aging happens to us all—so as skincare formulators, it’s essential to understand how and why skin changes over time, and how we can create products that support its health, resilience, and radiance, helping it not only feel good but also look its best.

This on-demand webinar video class is your chance to learn directly from our professional cosmetic scientist, who shares her expert guidelines on formulating for aging skin. You’ll discover not just what happens as skin ages, but also how natural ingredients and smart formulation choices can help address its evolving needs.

We’ll consider both how to prevent premature skin aging and how to address the visible signs of skin aging.

You’ll discover:

🧠 Why every formulator needs to understand skin aging—and how it impacts product design.
🧬 The difference between genetic aging and the external factors that speed it up.
🧴 Strategies for preventing premature skin aging.
🧫 How visible signs like dryness, lines, and uneven skin tone develop—and how formulations can help.
🌿 Expert formulation strategies and effective natural ingredients to support skin as it matures.
🎯 Targeted treatment options to address the visible signs of aging.
🔍 Emerging trends in age-well skincare.
🔬 Two professional formulation examples created by our cosmetic scientist: a Bakuchiol Serum and an Antioxidant Moisturizer.

This is a must-attend class for any formulator serious about creating effective, evidence-based skincare. You’ll gain insights that go far beyond blogs and beauty marketing, and walk away with the confidence to design products that truly support the skin’s natural aging process.

👉 As part of this class, you’ll receive:

🎥 Access to the on-demand video class so you can watch (and rewatch!) anytime you like.
📊 A copy of the presentation slides to keep handy for reference.
📝 A full transcript of the class to download and read at your own pace.

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How does this differ from the Formulating for Menopausal Skin class?

Formulating for Menopausal Skin primarily focuses on changes in the skin that result from hormonal changes in the body. It discusses dry, sensitive, and flaky skin as well as loss of skin firmness. The Science of Skin Aging class covers the process of skin aging in much more depth. It explains the signs of skin aging and focuses on external factors that contribute the most to the appearance of aging skin.

How does this differ from the lesson on Skin Aging in the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation?

The lesson in the Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation is shorter compared to this class. It serves as an introduction to this class, which explains more advanced aspects of the skin aging process, its mechanisms and signs, as well as how cosmetic formulation can help minimize the visible signs of aging.