Spelman College Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students

By Quintessa Williams Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands comprise 2.5 percent of the market. Spelman College is working to change that trajectory by ensuring that beauty products are developed with people of color in mind. The College is proud to announce the expansion of its STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for those majoring in chemistry and a minor in cosmetic science for those majoring in other areas. The program, scheduled to be offered in the fall, is the first of its The post Spelman College Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students appeared first on HBCU News.

Spelman College Will Become First HBCU To Offer Cosmetic Chemistry For STEM Students

By Quintessa Williams Research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and personal care products in 2022. However, Black beauty brands comprise 2.5 percent of the market. Spelman College is working to change that trajectory by ensuring that beauty products are developed with people of color in mind. The College is proud to announce the expansion of its STEM programming to include a concentration in cosmetic chemistry for those majoring in chemistry and a minor in cosmetic science for those majoring in other areas. The program, scheduled to be offered in the fall, is the first of its

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