Raw Material Evaluation and Prototype Development for Personal Care Applications

Curù Skin Inc. is seeking to evaluate a new raw material for its potential use in personal care applications. The project aims to compare this new raw material with existing ones on the market to assess its effectiveness and competitiveness. The goal is to determine the raw material's potential and suggest avenues for further research and development. Learners will be tasked with creating prototypes for selected personal care applications, such as creams or lotions, using the new raw material. The project will also involve developing a basic understanding of the raw material's scientific and biotechnological properties, including its function, features, and ideal formats for various applications. This will help in identifying processes to protect or enhance its composition and performance compared to other raw materials available.

SEO-Optimized Blog Writing in Skincare and Natural Raw Materials for Sun Care Startup

Our startup is passionate about natural skincare, wellness and the science behind it. We ​​want to increase awareness about trending topics in skincare that will drive traffic to our website. To do this, we would like to collaborate with students ideally studying in the scientific field especially relating to dermatology and/or health sciences and/or digital marketing who have a flair for writing. As our brand continues to grow, we need compelling, well-researched website journal/blog posts for our target customers who are skincare lovers and tend to research ingredient lists before making a purchase decision. Teammembers will: Familiarizing themselves with our goals, target market, ingredients and products. Market research and trends. Researching blog topics and maintaining sources for citation. Researching keywords to determine the most relevant terms that our customers search for. Researching Search Engine Optimization requirements and suggesting recommendations for us to rank on the first page of Google. Recommending topics for our blog posts. Drafting blog posts relevant to our business. Revising blog posts based on feedback and SEO recommendations Team roles can be filled based on desired focus and expertise/academic background: Focus: SEO research, recommendation and final edits/review of blog posts and, Focus: Scientific concepts, skincare topic research and blog writing

Designing and Implementing a Sustainable Manufacturing Process for a Powder-Based Personal Care Product

This project aims to create a detailed manufacturing blueprint for a powder-based personal care product that minimizes product waste and reduces airborne dispersion. The goal is to develop a solution that ensures controlled and consistent application, improving user experience while mitigating inhalation risks. The project will also include an evaluation of current packaging solutions in the market to identify best practices and opportunities for innovation. Project Objectives: Develop an optimized manufacturing blueprint that ensures efficient production while minimizing product loss during packaging and application. Analyze current market packaging solutions to identify existing methods and their effectiveness in controlling powder dispersion. Design an innovative application system that provides controlled, consistent dispensing to reduce waste and airborne dispersion. Assess health and safety considerations by evaluating the impact of airborne particles and implementing strategies to minimize inhalation risk. Ensure sustainability and cost-effectiveness by incorporating sustainable materials and manufacturing processes that align with industry standards.

Graphic Design: Skincare/Cosmetic Product Training Manual Development

We are assembling a team to create a visually appealing, scientifically backed product training manual that reflects our brand ethos. This manual will serve as a tool to educate retail partners, empowering them to confidently communicate our brand story, ingredient sourcing, product benefits, and scientific results in a clear, engaging, and trainable manner.