K1ZS2_13 Basic Composition of Cosmetic Products II

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Jitka Halvová (lecturer)
PharmDr. Hana Hořavová (lecturer)
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc. (lecturer)
PharmDr. Miroslava Pavelková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PharmDr. Ruta Masteiková, CSc.
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Timetable
each even Tuesday 8:30–10:10 44-056
Prerequisites
K1ZS1_13 Basic Composition I
Completing the course K1ZS1_13
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
Abstract
The aim of the course, which is a continuation of the course Basics of Cosmetic Formulation I, is to introduce students to other, selected groups of cosmetic products.
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.
Key topics
  • - Shower and bath preparations: actives and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Preparations for/after depilation and shaving: active substances and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Lip preparations: specific properties, actives and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Hyperpigmentation of the skin, the reasons for its occurrence. Depigmentation and bleaching: active substances and excipients, technological aspects.
  • - Cosmetic products for specific consumer groups (children, pregnant etc.).
  • - Decorative cosmetics. Characteristics of the different groups. Basics of composition and technological aspects. Nail preparations.
  • - Perfumes and colognes: basics of formulation and technological aspects.
  • - Hair styling products (mousses, gels, varnishes, etc.): actives and excipients, technological aspects.
Study resources and 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
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Written test combined with a short oral examination
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2025.
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