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But unlike other cosmetic chemistry degree programs, Spelman’s won’t just be about ingredients and molecular sciences.
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It will also address and emphasize the needs and experiences of the Black beauty consumer.
Leyte Winfield, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, echoed Scott-Johnson’s enthusiasm for the new program.
A cosmetic chemistry degree program at an HBCU, specifically Spelman College, holds profound significance.
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