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17 September 2025
Cultivating Cosmetics Talents through the Holistic Education Approach: A Case Study of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
Ping Zhao Yue Yu Wenjie Liu Haiying Zhan Baofu Zhu Hua Cao Limin Zhao
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1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China,
2 College of Cosmetics Industry, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Zhongshan 528458, China,
JCER 2025 , 9(8), 410–417; https://doi.org/10.26689/jcer.v9i8.12054
© 2025 by the Authors. Licensee Whioce Publishing, Singapore. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution -Noncommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0) ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ )
Abstract

With the rapid growth of the cosmetics industry, the demand for diversified and interdisciplinary talent is increasing. However, a structural mismatch persists between current educational approaches and industry needs, particularly in aligning with the holistic education model, which emphasizes moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor development. To bridge this gap, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University has implemented a comprehensive reform of its holistic education system, aiming to cultivate well-rounded cosmetics professionals. Key initiatives include integrating professional ethics into moral education, strengthening the integration of theory and practice in intellectual training, emphasizing skin health management in physical education, enhancing aesthetic appreciation and creative thinking, and promoting labor spirit and practical skills through hands-on experiences. These reform efforts have yielded significant results, contributing high-quality talent to the cosmetics industry and offering a valuable model for other institutions seeking to align education with industry demands.

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