Amchem CTP Part 3 (The Signs and Science of Aging)

It was a rainy day in June, when Amchem held its third Chemist Training Program (CTP) presentation for the year 2011. As with the previous training session, the program was presented at the Multimedia Instruction Room of Centro Escolar University (CEU). This time the topic was about the signs and science of aging.

Anxious moments were spent wondering if the weather would affect the attendance, because it had been raining continuously since the day before. But the bad weather really didn’t matter as the room quickly filled, and soon only a few seats remain unoccupied.

After the usual playing of the National Anthem, and Opening Prayers, the program started with welcoming remarks from Dean Betty Lontoc, CEU Dean for School of Science and Technology. The amiable dean was so thrilled to see former students and alumni attending the seminar so she asked for a show hands from former student attendees, and after that, she reminisced a little back to the days when they only had two classes for the department. Alumnus Lyn Cruz was so excited to see her former classmate Stella Olea and waved to her from across the room. Another alumnus was Leni Rivera of Aeropack. Later, they all had a group picture taken for former and current students and faculty members of CEU.

The program proceeded with some film viewing by Ms Linda Yu regarding who is aging and what causes aging. After which Dr. Gertrude Chan explained to everyone how to substantiate anti-aging claims in skin care products. Amchem General Manager Amador Vallejos then enlightened everyone on market trends in local and foreign markets, as well as popular claims used by skin care products. Ms Linda Yu then showed to everyone how to stop aging, and the functional ingredients used, plus their mechanism of action. Ms Pinky de Jesus and Ms Marilyn Chan then demonstrated the formulation techniques.

After the program, there was group picture taking, and then everyone was treated to merienda and more picture taking. The Amchem staff made sure everyone had food and drinks including the CEU technicians and food staff. When everyone finally left, the Amchem team packed up and started to prepare for the next CTP presentation, scheduled for this coming August. We hope to see everyone there again.

Amchem's Latest Chemist Training Program (CTP)

Dateline Manila - Amchem’s latest Chemist Training program called “Technical Seminar on Sun Protection” was held on April 13, 2011. This time, the Seminar was conducted at the Centro Escolar University in Mendiola, in conjunction with the CEU Faculty of Cosmetic Science.

Despite being held on the same day as the PCTACFI’s GMP training, most confirmed guests arrived, and attendance was good. The whole Belo Medical group R&D staff showed up with Ms. Jamelle Santos, one of CEU’s proud Cosmetic Science Alumni. She received a special mention from former Dean Austria of CEU.

The power house list of guest speakers included Ms. Espie Moya who discussed the regulatory guidelines on sunscreen ingredients and labeling requirements. Dr. Gertrude Chan talked on In vivo testing and helped enlighten everyone on questions about SPF. And Ms Ann Vidal of Consumer Research who showed everyone how to make a consumer study of SPF products.

The Amchem Team came in full force, and was led by Gen. Mgr. Amador Vallejos, who welcomed everyone with his opening remarks. Ms Linda Yu guided everyone through the film viewing about definition/classification of UV Rays, Aging, sunburn and tanning, and SPF rating. She also discussed about In vitro testing. Ms Pinky de Jesus and Ms Marilyn Chan demonstrated cosmetic formulations for sun protection, and Mr. Carlos de Leon, sales manager, delivered the closing remarks and thanked everyone for coming. For CEU, Dr. Austria was on hand to lead the CEU Faculty.

As Usual, the liveliest portion of the seminar occurred during the question and answer portion, where anything goes. The Quiz breaks were also entertaining as it involved audience participation. People started laughing, when one of the questions asked was if black skin can get sunburned, and most thought it can, and were surprised that it does not due to the skin type.

After the seminar, everyone enjoyed a delicious merienda served at the ground floor. The Amchem staff made sure everyone had food and drinks, and got a chance to mingle with the participants. As the last of the guest departed, the Amchem staff could not help but feel that this was yet another successful Amchem Chemist Training Program.