Lipid knowledge for the personal care industry

Naturally derived lipids offer a wealth of benefits for consumers of cosmetics and personal care products. But applying lipid technology involves challenges for researchers, developers, formulators and manufacturers. At AAK ACADEMY™, we promote understanding that helps the industry to develop in a safe, responsible and sustainable direction.

AAK ACADEMY™

– bringing lipid knowledge to the personal care industry

New! Expanded

Course Programme

A century of knowledge

Over the years AAK has accumulated extensive knowledge regarding the chemistry and properties of lipids, their modification and application, as well as the needs of customers in various market segments. For customers in the cosmetics and personal care industry, typical areas where improved understanding of lipids and lipid technology are in constant demand included lipid chemistry, crystallisation, optimizing shelf life of vegetable based ingredients and eco-design.

A world of learning

AAK ACADEMY™ now offers a larger selection of courses for customers in the personal care industry. In addition, we are now also making courses available at various locations around the world. Courses range from basic lipid know-how focused on lipid chemistry, sustainable processing and functionality in different applications, to more advanced courses in lipid crystallisation and rheology.

C O U R S E P R O G R A M M E

AAK Academy

Intended for: Staff with little or no experience with lipid technology.Description: This course combines technical training in lipid technology, including crystallisation, with an examination of AAK ingredients and formulation concepts.Format: 1-day seminar.

AAK Formulators Academy

Intended for: Formulators with some background knowledge of lipid technology. Description: Theoretical and practical sessions on how to formulate with high-performing ingredients from AAK Personal Care.Format: 1-day seminar. AAK Advanced Academy

Intended for: Highly knowledgeable Formulators, R&D Staff and Product Developers. Description: Extended training in lipid chemistry with focus on crystallisation and surface chemistry.Format: 1,5-day seminar.

Important topics for personal care products

AAK ACADEMY™ courses are built around some of the most important topics related to the development of safe and sustainable personal care products, including:

• Skin health

• Lipids – essential skin nutrients

• Vegetable derived, renewable sources

• Sustainable processing

• Shelf life optimisation

• Optimal emollient blend for skin care

• Creating texture by combining waxes and emollients

• Consistency and skin feel

• Crystallisation and rheology

• Lipid based emulsifiers

Highly appreciated reference

In addition to all course documentation, participants also receive their own personal copy of our 230-page Vegetable Oils And Fats Handbook, a highly regarded source of theoretical and practical knowledge in the subject.

Interested in attending?

For more information about courses, dates and venues, please contact your local AAK representative or visit www.aakpersonalcare.com. To inquire about customer specific seminars, please call +46 454 820 00 or send us a mail at lipid@aak.com.

Did you know...Lipids experts at AAK Personal Care have succeeded in developing a very light emollient ester based on shea butter. Derived from renewable vegetable sources and offering comparable performance to traditional esters and silicone, it gives formulators and R&D teams a viable alternative for developing more sustainable skin care and hair care products.

AarhusKarlshamn Sweden ABSE-374 82 Karlshamn SwedenPhone +46 454 820 00

AarhusKarlshamn USA Inc.499 Thornall St., 5th FloorEdison, NJ 08837 USAPhone +1 973 741 5049

AarhusKarlshamn China Ltd.6F, Building 6, #3601Dongfang Road, Shanghai China 200125Phone +86 21 6466 7979

For contact information to our international distributorsplease visit aakpersonalcare.com or contact lipid@aak.com

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What participants are saying...

Excellent presentations and knowledge.

R&D manager

Makes me start to think in new ways about how to formulate.

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