Lab of Innovative Translational Cosmetic
Research Field
FENG-LIN YEN PhD/Professor
● Teaching Courses
Undergraduate school:
1. Science and Aesthetics
2. Information of Fragrance & Cosmetics
3. Herbal Beauty Diet
4. Group Discussion of Scientific Journal
5. Biotech Cosmetics
Graduate school:
1. Special Topics on Cosmetology of Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription
● Personal Experiences
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University (2009－2013).
2. Pharmacist, Chiu Kun-Hsing Dermatological Clinic (2001－2008)
Innovative Translational Cosmetic Research
- Basic scientific skill
1.Anatomy and physiology of skin and appendages.
2.Pathological mechanisms of skin disorders.
3. Chemistry of natural products.
4. Protein Science and biotechnology
5. General principles of drug and cosmetic regulation.
6. Principles and practices of cosmetic delivery formulation.
7.Statistics.
- Evidence-based cosmetic
1. Cosmetic and dermatological products on the market; from molecular biology to market.
2. In vitro skin models for testing and evaluation.
3. Safety Evaluation.
4. Scientific skills in preclinical studies.
5. Clinical trials, Clinical research associate training, and Clinical project management.
- Innovative cosmetics
Novel extraction,
Novel compounds,
Novel cosmetic formulation
1. Nanoparticles preparation of Chinese medicine
2. Pharmaceutical cosmetology and cosmeceutical research
3. Evaluation of photoprotective mechanisms, including antioxidant, anti-apoptosis, and anti-inflammation assessment
4. Analysis of active compounds in skin care and natural products
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY NAMES WORLD’S TOP 2% SCIENTISTS, 2022, 2023.
- Outstanding Publication Award 2022 and 2023.
- Excellent Industry-Academic Cooperation Award
- 5 Patents.
● The Highest Education Degree
Ph. D. in Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University. (2003－2008)
Job Description
The Translational Cosmeticist bridges fundamental skin science with the development of innovative, evidence‑based cosmetic products. This role requires solid scientific skills in skin anatomy and physiology, skin pathology, natural product chemistry, protein science and biotechnology, statistics, and global drug/cosmetic regulations. The specialist designs and optimizes cosmetic delivery formulations, evaluates active ingredients using in vitro skin models, and plans preclinical and clinical studies to demonstrate safety and efficacy. Responsibilities include critical review of market products and scientific literature, coordination of safety evaluation and clinical trials, and collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and marketing teams to translate molecular and biological insights into differentiated products. The role actively explores novel extraction technologies, new bioactive compounds, and innovative formulations, ensuring that every product concept is scientifically sound, clinically supported, and commercially viable.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Bachelor, Master
Skill sets or Qualities
◆ Basic scientific skill:
- Anatomy and physiology of skin and appendages.
- Pathological mechanisms of skin disorders.
- Chemistry of natural products.
- Protein Science and biotechnology
- General principles of drug and cosmetic regulation.
- Principles and practices of cosmetic delivery formulation.
- Statistics.
Job Description
How to be a translational cosmeticist?
◆ Evidence-based cosmetic 1. Cosmetic and dermatological products on the market; from molecular biology to market. 2. In vitro skin models for testing and evaluation. 3. Safety Evaluation. 4. Scientific skills in preclinical studies. 5. Clinical trials, Clinical research associate training, and Clinical project management.
◆ Innovative cosmetics Novel extraction, Novel compounds, Novel cosmetic formulation
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Bachelor, Master
Skill sets or Qualities
1. Anatomy and physiology of skin and appendages.
2. Pathological mechanisms of skin disorders.
3. Chemistry of natural products.
4. Protein Science and Biotechnology
5. General principles of drug and cosmetic regulation.
6. Principles and practices of cosmetic delivery formulation.
7. Statistics.