Welcome to CATIE for Schools and Colleges

The CATIE website is sponsored by the Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA), the trade association representing the cosmetic industry in the UK.

CATIE is the CTPA’s educational service for schools and colleges. All materials have been written by practising teachers as we are keen that the site provides quality teaching tools that meet curriculum needs. By illustrating the science behind cosmetic products, that are used daily, we hope to help teachers show the relevance of science in people's lives.

Bare Facts gives an introduction to the science behind popular cosmetics and personal care products and asks students to consider the manufacturing and marketing of cosmetic products. The site is primarily aimed at KS3 Science and Design and Technology students (although it is also suitable for Foundation Level KS4). The topics covered may also be useful for work on personal care within the teaching of PSHE.

Faces of Science highlights the many different scientific disciplines at work in the cosmetics and personal care industry and demonstrates the exciting science used to develop everyday products. A Key Stage 4 science resource, it also covers PSHE and includes interactive animated features, interviews with real ‘faces’ employed by the industry and helps in developing careers.

The Feel Good Factor can be used by teachers in a variety of ways but the resource is principally aimed as a contribution to a pastorial tutorial programme for KS4 students. Although it can also be used to supplement the delivery of a school PSHE programme including elements of Citizenship.

We always aim to incorporate recommendations from teachers using this site when adding new materials. We hope you and your students will enjoy using these resources and welcome your comments : info@ctpa.org.uk