Solar training
General
Introduction to solar protection concepts
Initiation
ObjectiFs
The aim of this training course is to provide participants with the skills needed to understand concepts related to sun protection, the formulation of a sun protection product and regulations.
Skills acquired
- Understand the risks associated with sun exposure and the principles of sun protection.
- Understand the formulation of a suncare product.
- Familiarize yourself with international solar regulations.
Information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: 10 maximum
- Location: Remote
Program
1. Introduction to solar protection
- History of solar protection
- The solar spectrum
2. Risks and protection
- Effects of UV radiation
- Myths and misinformation
3. Principle of suncare products
- Organic and inorganic UV filters
- The impact of formulation
- The performance of solar products
4. Regulations<br />
- Applicable claims
- Overview of valuation methods
- Solar regulations around the world
In vitro
Fundamentals of sun protection testing
Theory
Objective
The aim of this training course is to provide participants with the skills needed to understand in vitro sun testing, identify techniques and limitations. It also includes theoretical mastery of in vitro standards ISO 23675, ISO 24443, FDA Monograph and Boots Star Rating.
Skills acquired
- Understanding in vitro sunscreen testing and key parameters
- Mastering the theory behind ISO 23675 – FPS
- ISO 24443 method theory – FPUVA and LOC
- Master the theory of the FDA Monograph method – LOC
- Boots Star Rating theory – UVA:UVB ratio
Information
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Participants: 5 maximum
- Location: Remote
*Possibility of adding the introduction to generalities as a complement.
Program
1. Understanding a sun test
- In vitro and in vivo tests
- Advantages and limitations
- Obtaining valid results
2. Details of in vitro tests
- Key parameters
- Various devices
3. Theory of the various in vitro methods
- ISO 23675 – Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
- ISO 24443 – UVA Protection Factor (UPF) & Critical Wave Length (CWL)
- FDA Monograph – Critical Wave Length (CWL)
- Boots Star Rating – UVA:UVB ratio
In vivo
Fundamentals of sun protection testing
Theory
Objective
The aim of this training course is to provide participants with the skills needed to understand in vivo sun tests, identify techniques and limitations. It also includes theoretical mastery of in vivo standards ISO 24444, ISO 24442, ISO 16217, ISO 18861 and ISO 23698.
Skills acquired
- Understanding in vivo sun tests and key parameters
- ISO 23698 method theory – HDRS (FPS, FPUVA and LOC)
- Mastering the theory behind ISO 24444 – FPS
- ISO 24442 – FPUVA method theory
- Master the theory behind ISO 16217 – Water resistance – Immersion protocol
- Master the theory behind ISO 18861 – Water resistance – Percentage
Information
- Duration: 5 hours
- Participants: 5 maximum
- Location: Remote
*Possibility of adding the introduction to generalities as a complement.
Program
1. Understanding a sun test
- In vitro and in vivo tests
- Advantages and limitations
- Obtaining valid results
2. Details of in vivo tests
- Key parameters
- Various devices
3. Theory of the various in vivo methods
- ISO 23698 – Sun protection (SPF, SPFUVA and LOC) by hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS)
- ISO 24444 – Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
- ISO 24442 – UVA Protection Factor (UPF)
- ISO 16217 – Water resistance – Immersion procedure
- ISO 18861 – Water resistance – Percentage calculation
In vitro
Master the theory and practice of solar methods
Theory + Practice
Objectives
The aim of this training course is to provide participants with the skills needed to understand in vitro sun testing, identify techniques and limitations. It also includes theoretical mastery of the in vitro standards ISO 23675, ISO 24443, FDA Monograph and Boots Star Rating, as well as practical implementation of the ISO 23675 and ISO 24443 steps.
Skills acquired
- Understanding in vitro sunscreen testing and key parameters
- Master the theory and practice of the ISO 23675 – FPS method
- Master the theory and practice of the ISO 24443 method – FPUVA and LOC
- Master the theory of the FDA Monograph method – LOC
- Boots Star Rating theory – UVA:UVB ratio
Information
- Duration: 7 hours
- Participants: 5 maximum
- Location: This training takes place directly at WENEOS. On request, training can be carried out on the customer’s premises if the necessary equipment is available.
*Possibility of adding the introduction to generalities as a complement.
Program
1. Understanding a sun test
- In vitro and in vivo tests
- Advantages and limitations
- Obtaining valid results
2. Details of in vitro tests
- Key parameters
- Various devices
3. Theory of the various in vitro methods
- ISO 23675 – Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
- ISO 24443 – UVA Protection Factor (UPF) & Critical Wave Length (CWL)
- FDA Monograph – Critical Wave Length (CWL)
- Boots Star Rating – UVA:UVB ratio
4. Practical application of the various in vitro methods
- ISO 23675 – Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
- ISO 24443 – UVA Protection Factor (UPF) & Critical Wave Length (CWL)
In vivo
Master the theory and practice of solar methods
Theory + Practice
Objectives
The aim of this training course is to provide participants with the skills needed to understand in vivo sun tests, identify techniques and limitations. It also includes theoretical mastery of in vivo standards ISO 24444, ISO 24442, ISO 16217, ISO 18861 and ISO 23698, as well as practical implementation of the in vivo and in vitro stages of ISO 23698.
Skills acquired
- Understanding in vivo sun tests and key parameters
- Master the theory and practice of ISO 23698 – HDRS (FPS, FPUVA and LOC)
- Mastering the theory behind ISO 24444 – FPS
- ISO 24442 – FPUVA method theory
- Master the theory behind ISO 16217 – Water resistance – Immersion protocol
- Master the theory behind ISO 18861 – Water resistance – Percentage
Information
- Duration: 10 hours
- Participants: 5 maximum
- Location: This training takes place directly at WENEOS. On request, training can be carried out on the customer’s premises if the necessary equipment is available.
*Possibility of adding the introduction to generalities as a complement.
Program
1. Understanding a sun test
- In vitro and in vivo tests
- Advantages and limitations
- Obtaining valid results
2. Details of in vivo tests
- Key parameters
- Various devices
3. Theory of the various in vivo methods
- ISO 23698 – Sun protection (SPF, SPFUVA and LOC) by hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS)
- ISO 24444 – Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
- ISO 24442 – UVA Protection Factor (UPF)
- ISO 16217 – Water resistance – Immersion procedure
- ISO 18861 – Water resistance – Percentage calculation
4. Practical application of the in vivo/in vitro method
- ISO 23698 – Sun protection (SPF, SPFUVA and LOC) by hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS)
Registration
- Prerequisites: No prerequisites are necessary, but a basic knowledge of cosmetic chemistry or dermatology, as well as experience in sunscreen product testing, may be a plus.
- Public: This course is aimed at professionals working in the cosmetics industry, dermatology researchers, regulatory or marketing departments, as well as laboratory technicians specialized in sun testing. It is also open to quality managers and formulators of suncare products.
- Registration : To register for one of our training courses, please contact WENEOS at least 8 weeks before the start of the course. before the start of the course to obtain and validate the estimate. Once your registration has been validated, we will send you your training agreement and the consultant in charge of the training will determine the training date with you. If you require technical and/or pedagogical assistance, please contact WENEOS.