K1TF1_13 Technology of Cosmetic Formulas I

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/3/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
PharmDr. Miroslava Pavelková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Kateřina Brückner, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PharmDr. Jakub Vysloužil, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PharmDr. Miroslava Pavelková, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Prerequisites (in Czech)
K1ZS1_13 Basic Composition I
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 introduce students to the preparation, production and quality assurance of cosmetic products from the group of liquid forms, including excipients used for these purposes, technological procedures, equipment and methods of quality assessment.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- orient themselves in the liquid cosmetic product forms;
- describe the function of the basic excipients used in the preparation/manufacturing of liquid cosmetic preparations;
- describe the technological procedures used for the preparation/production of liquid cosmetic products;
- prepare simple liquid cosmetic preparations according to a given composition.
Syllabus
  • Lectures:
  • - Introduction to the subject Technology of cosmetic formulations - basic concepts, classification. Liquid cosmetic formulations, basic areas of application.
  • - Characteristics of of solutions, physical aspects of solution formation, procedures for preparation and manufacture.
  • - Excipients in the technology of cosmetic product forms I - basic concepts, classification. Constituent excipients for liquid forms (hydrophilic and lipophilic solvents).
  • - Excipients in cosmetic formulation technology II. Stabilizers of dispersion systems (tensides, viscosity enhancers).
  • - Excipients in cosmetic formulation technology III. Stabilizers of the substance composition (pH adjustment, preservatives, antioxidants). Corrigents (colouring agents, fragrances).
  • - Cosmetic preparations of emulsion nature I. Definition, classification, physical aspects of emulsion formation, stability of emulsions. Application areas of cosmetic emulsions.
  • - Cosmetic preparations of emulsion nature II. Specific excipients in emulsion technology, principles, stabilization of emulsions. Preparation and manufacture of emulsion cosmetic products.
  • - Cosmetic preparations of suspension nature I. Definition, classification, physical aspects of suspension formation, stability, specific excipients for the preparation of suspensions.
  • - Cosmetic preparations of suspension nature II. Preparation and manufacturing of suspension cosmetic preparations. Examples and uses of suspensions in cosmetology.
  • - Cosmetic preparations of the nature of aerodispersions. Definition, classification, characteristics. Excipients for aerodispersions. Manufacture of aerodispersions. Use of aerodispersions in cosmetic preparations.
  • - Cosmetic preparations of the nature of foams. Definition, characteristics. Preparation and manufacture. Excipients for the production of foams. Use of foams in cosmetic preparations.
  • - Basic procedures in quality assessment of cosmetic preparations.
  • - Good manufacturing practice.
  • Laboratory classes:
  • - Introduction to the laboratory exercise from the course Technology of application forms of cosmetic products. Basic calculations.
  • - Preparation of solutions by simple dissolution at room temperature.
  • - Preparation of solutions using elevated temperature and solubilizers.
  • - Preparation of solutions with viscosity enhancers.
  • - Preparation of solutions of a lipophilic nature.
  • - Preparation of simple emulsions by the English technique.
  • - Preparation of emulsions by in-situ technique.
  • - Preparation of emulsions with complex emulsifier.
  • - Preparation of emulsions from mixed (ready-made) commercial bases. Preparation of mixtures from which emulsions are formed only on application to the skin.
  • - Preparation of suspension cosmetic formulations.
  • - Preparation of suspension-emulsion cosmetic preparations.
  • - Replacement exercises. Consultation.
  • - Test. Control exercise. Credit.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • 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
  • 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 and laboratory classes
Assessment methods
Credit - written test. Participation in laboratory classes is compulsory, participation in lectures is recommended
Language of instruction
Czech
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