Dear students,

The origin of the word cosmetics is based on the Ancient Greek word “kosmetike”, which means “the art of ornamentation, beautification”. It is also related to the word “cosmos” (order or universe). This reflects the relationship between the concepts of beauty and order. It came into Turkish from the French word "cosmetique". Cosmetic products have played an important role in human life for centuries. In addition to being indispensable products for people's cleanliness and good looks, they also make people feel better, increase their self-confidence and even have a positive effect on their health.

In this way, “cosmetics” have become not only a phenomenon that beautifies the appearance, but also a need for everyone. The concept of “From Cradle to Grave” is the most accurate concept that can be said for cosmetic products. Because humans come into contact with cosmetic products from the first day they open their eyes to the world and the last day they close them.

In order to train professionals who can meet the needs for this field, which is covered with a wide scope and touches almost everyone's life closely, can perform product quality & microbiology & stability tests, as well as develop cosmetic product formulation, have ideas about product safety assessment and toxicology, the Cosmetic Technology Program, which is located within the Vocational High School, is a two-year Associate Degree program consisting of four academic semesters that focus on the technical aspects of the cosmetic sector, which is increasing in importance day by day, as well as application areas.

Our professional courses and courses in basic sciences are carefully explained by our lecturers who are experts in their field, who have actually had the opportunity to work in all areas of the sector for many years and have practiced, and the applications of the relevant courses are carried out in our laboratories with rich infrastructure and equipment to consolidate the courses. In addition to all these, it is aimed to integrate the industry with the academy and to show our students the dynamics of the industry on site through technical trips and thus to enable them to get to know the business life closely.

Our students who graduate from this program have a deep understanding of the basic concepts that are essential to know in the field of cosmetics and gain professional skills in a scientific & modern environment. In addition to having the opportunity to work in fields such as production, research and development laboratories, quality control-microbiology laboratories, marketing and sales in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food industry, they can create their own brands by attempting to start their own businesses if they wish, or actively use their theoretical knowledge by providing consulting services. If you would like to educate yourself in this field and contribute to your knowledge, I would like to state that we are waiting for you with all our excitement. Why shouldn't you contribute to this field, which is defined as Decorative Art, right?

With Sincere Love, 

Head of the Department of Cosmetic Technology, 

Specialist Cosmetologist and Lecturer Mehtap ARSLAN AYDIN