Bachelor in BTS - Services - Métiers de l'esthétique-cosmétique-parfumerie

The BTS Services - Métiers de l'esthétique-cosmétique-parfumerie (Higher Technician Certificate in Beauty, Cosmetics, and Perfumery) is a two-year bachelor-level program at Ecole C. PEYREFITTE (ITCC Lyon) in Lyon, France. Instruction is conducted in French and the program begins in September. This vocational field covers the science and practice of beauty therapy, skincare, cosmetic product formulation, and perfumery. Students study skin biology and dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, beauty and care techniques, salon management, customer service, and the marketing and retail of beauty products. Practical training in professional beauty settings forms a large part of the curriculum. The discipline also addresses evolving topics such as sustainable cosmetics, regulatory frameworks for cosmetic products, and the integration of technology in beauty services. Graduates work as beauty therapists, skincare specialists, cosmetic advisors, or salon managers in beauty institutes, spas, department stores, and cosmetics retail. Some continue toward a bachelor's in cosmetics management or go into product development roles within the cosmetics industry.