FAKP1_13 Cosmetic Products

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Kateřina Brückner, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Miroslava Pavelková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Contact Person: doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D.
Timetable
Fri 10:50–12:30 45-221
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for completing this course is knowledge of the physicochemical nature of solutions, emulsions, suspensions, ointments, creams, gels and powders, knowledge of the terms - phase, phase interface, surfactant, micelle, homogeneous system, heterogeneous system, etc.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 28/30, only registered: 1/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to introduce select cosmetic products for skin hydration, sun protection, acne-prone skin care, anti-aging care, reduction of body odor, hair care, and oral cavity including main active substances and excipients in the construction of cosmetic products.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will:
- describe basic information about cosmetic legislation according to EU;
- describe the main factors of skin hydration;
- identify the main active substances and excipients for skin hydration;
- understand to basic principles of photoprotection and identify the active substances in sunscreens;
- understand to basic principles of skin aging and identify the active substances in sunscreens;
- identify the main active substances in the care of acne-prone skin - explain the composition of haircare products and identify the active substances for hair loss and dandruff prevention and treatment;
- explain the composition of kinds of toothpaste and select suitable toothpaste for consumers;
- compare the function of deodorants and antiperspirants;
- recognize the function of cosmetic ingredients in cosmetic products and recommend suitable cosmetic products to consumers.
Syllabus
  • 21.02.2025 Cosmetic products – introduction
    28.02.2025 Anatomy and physiology of skin, skin hydration
    07.03.2025 Cosmetic products for skin hydration
    14.03.2025 Skin - photoprotection
    21.03.2025 Skin - photoprotection
    28.03.2025 Skin - anti-aging care
    04.04.2025 Toothpastes I
    11.04.2025 Toothpastes II
    18.04.2025 Public holiday - no lecture
    25.04.2025 Cosmetic products for acne-prone skin
    02.05.2025 Haircare I
    09.05.2025 Haircare II
    16.05.2025 Deodorants and antiperspirants
    23.05.2025 No lecture
Literature
    recommended literature
  • FRANCOMBE, Gail and Tina SVETEK. A-Z of natural cosmetic formulation : the definitive beginners' guide to the essential terminology, theories and ingredient types needed to formulate professional cosmetic products. [Bristol]: Goodness & Wonder Ltd, 2019, 286 stran. ISBN 9781916074200. info
  • RÄHSE, Wilfried. Cosmetic creams : development, manufacture and marketing of effective skin care products. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH, 2020, xiii, 488. ISBN 9783527343980. info
  • Cosmetic formulation : principles and practice. Edited by Heather A. E. Benson - Michael S. Roberts - Vânia Rodrigues Leite-Sil. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2021, xvi, 479. ISBN 9781032093079. info
  • SCHUELLER, Randy and Perry ROMANOWSKI. Beginning cosmetic chemistry : an overview for chemists, formulators, suppliers and others interested in the cosmetic industry. Carol Stream: Allured Publishing Corporation, 1999, 177 s. ISBN 0931710685. info
  • Discovering cosmetic science. Edited by Stephen Barton - Allan Eastham - Amanda Isom - Denise McLaverty - Yi L. [London]: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023, xxv, 339. ISBN 9781782624721. info
  • Barel, Paye, Maibach. Handbook of cosmetic sciences and technology. USA. ISBN 0-8247-0292-1. info
Teaching methods
Lectures - PowerPoint presentation
Assessment methods
written test - 60% of correct answers is needed to pass (open or test questions)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Lectures participation is strongly recommended.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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