A short course was conducted by the College of Pharmacy, NU on the topic titled “Formulation and Clinical Aspects of Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals” on 8th and 9th July 2023. Prof Majed AbuKhader, the course convener and the chair of the industry and community engagement committee, inaugurated the course and delivered a welcome speech to the 14 participants who successfully completed the course. The course discussed various formulation and clinical aspects of cosmetics science which were delivered by the expert faculty members from the College of Pharmacy namely Prof Alka Ahuja, Prof Mullaicharam and Dr. Mohammad Javed Qureshi. The practical sessions conducted by Ms. Mariya and Ms. Fatma were enjoyed by the participants and they learnt how to prepare cosmetic preparations on a small scale.
Dr. Hasan Al Kayali from modern skin centre conducted a 2 hour workshop highlighting the clinical case scenarios. He also discussed about the clinical application of various cosmetics and cosmeceutical preparations in the Omani market. The participants appreciated the efforts of the organizers and speakers as the course had a positive impact on them and helped them to learn about the formulation and clinical aspects of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals which will help them in their career development.
