K1ZS1_13 Basic Composition of Cosmetic Products I

Faculty of Pharmacy
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Kateřina Brückner, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Miroslava Pavelková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc.
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Timetable
Tue 9:55–11:35 44-056
Prerequisites (in Czech)
K1UK1_13 Introduction to Cosmetics
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic groups of cosmetic products, the composition of products with a focus on actives and excipients, their potential properties and technological aspects. These include skin care products (moisturisation, care of ageing or problematic skin, cleansing, photoprotection), hair cosmetics, oral care products, products with deodorising and antiperspirant effects.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- orient themselves in the composition of cosmetic products;
- describe the function of the basic active ingredients and excipients in cosmetic products;
- estimate the potential effect of a product according to its composition.
Syllabus
  • - Introduction to the subject Basics of cosmetic formulation. Composition of cosmetic products (active ingredients and excipients).
  • - Hydration of the skin. Composition of moisturizing products: active ingredients and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Care of problematic skin (oily skin, acne). Active ingredients and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Care of ageing skin I-II. Ageing of the skin, reasons and possibilities of prevention. Basic active substances and excipients. Advanced actives and application systems, technological aspects.
  • - Photoprotection of the skin I-II. Effect of ultraviolet (UV) solar radiation on human skin. Basics of protection against the adverse effects of UV radiation, UV filters (sunscreens). Sunscreens. Technological aspects of sunscreen products. Self-tanning products.
  • - Hair care I-II. Hair system. Hair cosmetics - shampoos: actives and excipients, technological aspects. Hair cosmetics - conditioners. Anti-dandruff preparations. Preparations against hair loss.
  • - Oral hygiene products I-II. Problems of the teeth and oral cavity (plaque, tartar, tooth decay, sensitive teeth, bad breath, etc.) and the possibility of influencing with cosmetic products. Actives and excipients in dental products. Overview of oral hygiene products and technological aspects.
  • - Deodorants and antiperspirants: active ingredients and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Skin cleansing: active substances and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Skin exfoliation: active substances and excipients, technological aspects.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Cosmetic science and technology : theoretical principles and applications. Edited by Kazutami Sakamoto - Robert Y. Lochhead - Howard I. Maibach - Yuji Yama. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2017, xvii, 835. ISBN 9780128020050. info
  • BAKI, Gabriella and Kenneth S. ALEXANDER. Introduction to cosmetic formulation and technology. Hoboken: Wiley, 2015, xviii, 698. ISBN 9781118763780. info
  • Handbook of cosmetic science and technology. Edited by André O. Barel - Marc Paye - Howard I. Maibach. Fourth edition. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2014, xiv, 711. ISBN 9781842145647. info
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods
Final evaluation in the form of a written test. At least 51% of points must be achieved to succeed.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
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