Past Event · Industry Immersion

Cosmetic Industry Immersion

Formulation. Testing. Innovation.

HaircareSkincareColour CosmeticsToiletries
06 – 09 September 2026 · 4-day intensive · Mumbai
Hotel Ramada by Wyndham, Kopar Khairane, Mumbai
Live labs at Croda, V. G. Vaze College, Evonik & IMCD
Cosmetic products — serum, cream and lotion formulated during the immersion
Haircare oils and serumsSkincare and toiletries flat layColour cosmeticsLipsticks and nail enamelsToiletries packaging
Hands-onPracticalIndustry-focused
4Days of immersion
4Cosmetics categories
12–15Formulations prepared
3Industry laboratories
1Certificate of completion
About the Immersion

Learned it in the lab, not just the classroom

This intensive Cosmetic Industry Immersion was designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in the formulation and development of modern cosmetic products.

Covering Skin Care, Hair Care and Colour Cosmetics, the programme combined scientific fundamentals, laboratory practice, industry insights and valuable networking opportunities with leading experts, formulation scientists and fellow professionals to create a comprehensive learning experience.

Colour cosmetics — brushes, pigments and formulation tools
The 4-Day Intensive

What the immersion covered

Six connected modules took participants from market context and formulation science to hands-on preparation, evaluation and certification.

01

Expert Sessions

  • Industry trends & market insights
  • Ingredient innovation
  • Product formulation insights
  • Understanding 10–12 products in each category
02

Formulation Science

  • Formulation fundamentals of skincare, hair care and colour cosmetics
  • Ingredients, actives & raw materials
  • Product performance
03

Laboratory Demonstrations

  • Live product demonstrations
  • Formulations in skincare, hair care and colour cosmetics
04

Hands-on Formulation

  • Product preparation — cream, shampoo, gel and lipstick
  • Guided practical sessions
05

Evaluation & Troubleshooting

  • Product evaluation
  • Performance testing
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Interactive Q&A
06

Certification & Closing

  • Workshop summary
  • Certificate distribution
  • Group photograph
  • Closing remarks
Itinerary

Four days across Mumbai's industry hubs

From the opening networking dinner to hands-on formulation sessions and certificate distribution: the complete 6–9 September 2026 programme.

Day I · 06 Sep
  • Check-in from 3:00 pm onwards at Hotel Ramada by Wyndham
  • Networking dinner at Hotel Ramada by Wyndham from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Day II · 07 Sep
  • Breakfast from 7:30 am – 8:30 am
  • Moving from hotel to Croda, Kopar Khairane at 9:00 am
  • Expert sessions on the fundamentals of Hair Care and Skin Care products and laboratory demonstrations of manufacturing various products in each category
  • Moving from Croda to Ramada by Wyndham at 5:30 pm
  • Networking dinner with mentors at Hotel Ramada by Wyndham from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Day III · 08 Sep
  • Breakfast from 7:30 am – 8:30 am
  • Moving from hotel to V. G. Vaze College, Mulund at 8:45 am
  • Hands-on preparation of Cream, Shampoo, Gel and Lipstick; demonstrations of preparing cosmetics products using innovative ingredients by Evonik
  • Moving from Vaze College to Hotel Fern Residency at 5:30 pm
  • Networking dinner with mentors at Hotel Fern Residency, Pritam Dadar from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Day IV · 09 Sep
  • Breakfast from 7:30 am – 8:30 am
  • Moving from hotel to IMCD, Dadar at 9:00 am
  • Expert sessions on the fundamentals of Colour Cosmetics and laboratory demonstrations of manufacturing products in Colour Cosmetics and Toiletries
  • Closing and certificate distribution at 4:30 pm
  • Departure to airport or train station from IMCD, Dadar at 5:00 pm
Ramada by WyndhamRamada by WyndhamKopar Khairane · 4-star hotel
Fern ResidencyFern ResidencyPritam Dadar · 4-star hotel
CrodaCrodaKopar Khairane
V. G. Vaze CollegeV. G. Vaze CollegeMulund
EvonikEvonikThane
IMCDIMCDDadar
Participants

Who joined & what they gained

Who should join a future edition?

Recent Graduates

Any graduate seeking a career in cosmetics.

R&D Professionals & QC Executives

Looking to upgrade their formulation, development and evaluation skills.

Formulators & Chemists

Working in cosmetic, personal care or fragrance companies and contract labs.

Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders

Planning to launch their own brand or expand their product portfolio.

Brand Managers & Product Developers

From cosmetic and FMCG companies driving innovation and new product development.

Anyone Passionate About Cosmetic Science

Individuals excited to learn, formulate and create safe, effective and innovative beauty products.

What participants gained

In-depth Knowledge

Understand the science behind 30+ successful cosmetics products.

Formulation & Development Skills

Practical skills in formulation, batch preparation, quality evaluation and troubleshooting.

Hands-on Experience

Prepare 12–15 trending formulations, including J-Beauty & K-Beauty products, in the lab.

Testing

Understand quality testing, stability studies and product performance evaluation.

Ingredient Expertise

Learn the functionality, selection and latest innovations in cosmetic ingredients.

Industry Interactions

Learn from experts from Croda, IMCD, Fine Organics and other leading companies.

Networking

Connect with industry experts, mentors and peers to expand your professional network.

Certificate of Completion

Receive a certificate from School of Manufacturing · Mentogram.

Glimpses

Moments from the September 2026 immersion

Expert sessions, laboratory demonstrations and the cohort across four days in Mumbai.

Testimonials

Participant Testimonials

Real experiences. Practical learning. Meaningful industry connections.

Dhruv Garg
Mohammad Rubina Afreen

The 3-day School of Manufacturing Mentogram – Cosmetics Manufacturing Immersion was honestly a wonderful experience. Visiting different companies and seeing the manufacturing process firsthand gave me a completely different perspective on the cosmetics industry.

I learned so much about formulation, manufacturing, quality, and packaging — and interacting with industry professionals made the learning even more valuable.

What I loved most was the practical exposure — seeing things for myself, asking questions, and connecting theory with real-world processes.

Photo of SanyaSanyaMumbai

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Hasitbhai Dangi, Hardik, and Dipika for arranging such a wonderful Cosmetic Immersion Programme. The hospitality, food, transportation, and overall arrangements were extremely comfortable, professional, and well organized.

I learned a lot from the industry visits, live lab training, formulation sessions, and hands-on experience, and the programme gave us the chance to meet industry professionals and build some very good friendships.

I hope we continue this connection in the future — sharing ideas and supporting each other in formulation troubleshooting, manufacturing, marketing, brand building, and R&D.

Photo of ShaileshShaileshSurat

It was a wonderful experience attending this event, and I found the entire event extremely informative and knowledgeable.

I gained a lot of valuable insights and had the opportunity to connect with many wonderful people — the knowledge shared will be very helpful for me in the future.

A special thanks to Hasit sir and his team for organizing such a wonderful and well-managed event. Your efforts and guidance made it truly meaningful and memorable!

Photo of VinodVinodNew Delhi

The Cosmetics Industry Immersion was a wonderful experience that brought together learning, collaboration and meaningful connections. It gave me a great opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, exchange ideas and learn from one another.

I truly appreciate the efforts of the team in organising such a well-coordinated and memorable experience. Thank you to Hasit Dangi, Hardik and Dipika for making everything run so smoothly. Looking forward to staying connected and building these relationships further!

Photo of PriyalPriyalMumbai
Registration Fees · September 2026 edition

How participation was structured

Regular · With Accommodation
₹39,000+ 18% GST
  • Dual occupancy stay in a 4-star hotel with breakfast (4 days & 3 nights)
  • Lunch, high tea/coffee & networking dinner on all days
  • Welcome kit & certificate of participation
  • Presentation / reading material
  • Local transportation between venues
Regular · Without Accommodation
₹27,000+ 18% GST
  • Welcome kit & certificate of participation
  • Presentation / reading material
  • Lunch and high tea/coffee on all days
  • Networking dinner on all three days
Note: this immersion is part of our experiential learning pathway in Cosmetics Technology and Business Management. Participants who choose to progress to the PG Diploma or MBA programme receive a full adjustment of the immersion fees against their programme tuition fees.

Registrations for this edition closed on 2 September 2026

Next Edition

Interested in a future immersion or the full programme?

Write to our team about upcoming editions of the Cosmetic Industry Immersion, or explore the Global PGPs/MBA in Cosmetics Technology & Business Management — where immersion fees are fully adjusted against tuition.