F1KP1_13 Cosmetic Products

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught online.
Teacher(s)
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PharmDr. Kateřina Kubová, Ph.D.
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Supplier department: Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Timetable
Mon 15:00–16:30 posluchárna, -056
Prerequisites
The course is recommended for students with a completed course in Pharmaceutical Forms and Biopharmacy I and at the same time completing the course in Pharmaceutical Forms and Biopharmacy II, i.e. mainly students in the 4th year of study. In case that the course is chosen by a student from a lower year of study, it is assumed that the basics of dosage form technology, necessary for understanding the technology of cosmetic products, will be studied independently.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 60 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/60, only registered: 0/60, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/60
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Objectives of the course: To acquaint students with selected types of cosmetics and their composition, effect and use. These are skin care products (skin hydration, care for mature or problematic skin, photoprotection), hair cosmetics, oral hygiene products, products with deodorant and antiperspirant effects.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: - determine the basic procedures for the care of the skin, hair, oral cavity from a cosmetic point of view - orientate in the composition of cosmetic products - describe the properties of the basic active substances and excipients present in cosmetic products - design simple compositions of cosmetics for selected applications
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the subject Cosmetics. Definition, classification, characteristics, requirements. Legislation in the field of cosmetics and quality assurance.
  • Basics of anatomy and physiology of the skin. Skin hydration and preparations - active substances and technological aspects.
  • Skin aging. Skin care in old age - active substances and technological aspects.
  • Problematic skin care. Oily skin. Acne. Reasons and basics of care.
  • Photoprotection of the skin I. Influence of ultraviolet (UV) sunlight on human skin. Basics of protection against the adverse effects of UV radiation.
  • Photoprotection of skin II. Sunscreen products - UV filters (sunscreens) and technological aspects. Self-tanning preparations.
  • Hair care I. Basics of anatomy and physiology of the hair system. Hair cosmetics - shampoos (composition and basics of technology)
  • Hair care II. Hair cosmetics - conditioners. Anti-dandruff preparations. Preparations against hair loss.
  • Oral hygiene products I. Basics of anatomy and physiology of the dental system. Problems of teeth and oral cavity (dental plaque, tartar, tooth decay, sensitive teeth, bad breath, etc.) and the possibility of influencing of them by cosmetics.
  • Oral hygiene products II. Active substances and excipients in dental preparations. Overview of oral hygiene products and technological aspects.
  • Preparations with deodorizing and antiperspirant effects - active substances and technological aspects.
  • Natural Cosmetics. Current state, legislation. Active substances and excipients. Plants and substances of plant origin in the technology of cosmetic products.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science. Online info
  • Chalupová, Z. Kosmetické prostředky. Online. VFÚ Brno, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7305-642-1. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • André O. Barel, Marc Paye, Howard I. Maibach. Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology. 3rd ed.. Online. New York, 2009. ISBN 1-4200-6963-2. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • Komárek, P., Rabišková, M. Technologie léků. Online. Galén, Praha, 2006. ISBN 80-7262-423-7. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
    not specified
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Online 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
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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