Design of educational modules on chemical safety for beauty industry specialists

Abstract

The relevance of the study is determined by the lack of a systematic educational component devoted to chemical safety in professional training programs for beauty industry masters. Fragmentation of knowledge about the properties of substances, conditions for their safe use and potential health risks makes it difficult to create a culture of safe work during eyelash extension and eyebrow shaping procedures. The purpose of this article is to scientifically substantiate conceptual approaches to designing educational modules on chemical safety for beauty industry specialists, taking into account the specific nature of professional tasks and the need to enhance chemical literacy. Research methods include comparative analysis of the content of current educational programs, content analysis of scientific publications and regulatory documents in the field of chemical safety and professional education, as well as structural and logical summarization of information on the chemical properties of substances used in eyelash and eyebrow procedures. The generalization of the results was carried out in accordance with the principles of chemical safety and sanitary and hygienic requirements. Results. The professional and educational needs of master's students regarding knowledge of the chemical composition of cosmetic products, the rules for interpreting labels, risk assessment, and compliance with the conditions for safe use of materials have been determined. The structure of the educational module, which involves a combination of the theoretical (chemical properties of the main groups of substances, labeling principles, safety requirements) and practical (analysis of compositions and accompanying documentation, practice of safe work algorithms, understanding of the causes of possible unwanted reactions) block, is substantiated. It was established that the proposed model contributes to the development of a comprehensive understanding of the chemical nature of cosmetic materials and the skills required for their safe use among specialists. Conclusions. The expediency of introducing the modular course «Chemical composition and safety of cosmetic products» into the training programs of beauty industry masters has been substantiated, which will ensure the systematization of knowledge about chemical substances, form an understanding of their action and risks, and will also contribute to increasing the culture of safe work and responsible use of materials. Prospects for further research include the development of digital educational tools for visualizing chemical processes, the creation of chemical safety competency standards for beauty education, and the investigation of the long-term effects of cosmetic compounds on the health of workers in the beauty industry.